What we do

We focus on creating real, life-changing opportunities by providing targeted vocational training, psychosocial support, and personal development.

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive support system for vulnerable young mothers and marginalized women, empowering them with the skills and resilience needed to build sustainable, independent lives.

Basic Needs Support

Providing essential support for young mothers and their children, including food, clothing, and hygiene items, as they work toward stable employment.

Skills Development & Job Preparation

Offering hands-on training in various areas like cooking, baking, housekeeping, and financial literacy, which enable young mothers to gain skills that are directly marketable in Namibia’s economy.

Small Business Startup & Support

Helping women establish small businesses, providing guidance, and facilitating access to resources to foster economic independence.

Social and Personal Wellbeing Education

Educating on SRHR, GBV, conflict resolution, and mental health to build awareness and resilience.

Safe Spaces and Support Networks

Establishing support groups, offering guidance and counseling, and connecting young mothers with community resources.

LONG TERM PLANS

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Long term goals

Our long-term vision is to secure land from the City of Windhoek, where we plan to build a larger facility to accommodate our growing number of participants and offer even more extensive services. The new center would include:

A comprehensive training centre for vocational programs,
A shelter for homeless young mothers and their babies,
A daycare facility and afternoon care center for children,
Office space for administrative operations,
A community soup kitchen, and
A business hub to support young mothers’ income-generating activities.

Additionally, we aim to expand our services to regions beyond Khomas, where we currently operate. This will include setting up programs in regions like Zambezi, Oshikoto, Erongo, and Omaheke to reach more vulnerable women in need of support and skills training.

We provide lifeskills and tools for a better future

Through our center, we assist young mothers by offering skills training, job placements, and foundational education in crucial areas such as Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Gender-Based Violence (GBV) awareness, conflict management, and mental health support. Additionally, we address immediate, everyday needs—such as basic supplies for mothers and their children—as they prepare to enter the workforce

Strategic Importance and Community Impact

Lidar Community Foundation is strategically positioned within the community, serving as a bridge between young mothers in need and the tools necessary to transform their lives. We have built a strong reputation for resilience and adaptability, successfully sustaining our programs year after year, despite financial constraints. Our center is not only a resource for education and job readiness but also a beacon of hope and empowerment for young mothers striving for a better future.We are proud to have developed employment partnerships with several local businesses, including Gondwana Lodges, which has employed numerous women trained at Lidar. Many other companies also prioritize hiring our graduates, further enhancing our impact in the lives of young mothers across the region.