Neftaly Charity December 2028
SAYPRO – DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA) PARTNERSHIP
Report by: Neftaly Chief Development Officer
Introduction
December 2028 concluded a strong year for the Neftaly–DBSA partnership. The month focused on consolidating achievements, celebrating milestones, and ensuring sustainable impact for communities across Southern Africa. This report highlights key accomplishments, financial allocations, challenges, and strategic priorities for the upcoming year.
Strategic Priorities
In December 2028, the partnership emphasized:
- Education & Digital Skills – advancing technology, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship training for youth.
- Community Empowerment – fostering financial literacy, small business development, and social well-being.
- Infrastructure & Sustainability – completing renewable energy, ICT access, and water/sanitation projects.
- Regional Development Alignment – maintaining alignment with DBSA’s Southern African development objectives.
Key Achievements (December 2028)
- Education & Skills Development
- Trained 2,500 young individuals in cybersecurity, AI, and digital entrepreneurship.
- Expanded the Neftaly Virtual Academy to 13,000 active learners.
- Awarded 700 scholarships to students from underserved communities.
- Community Development & Entrepreneurship
- Supported 950 small businesses, with 60% led by women and youth.
- Delivered financial literacy and business management workshops to 1,600 participants.
- Conducted healthcare and nutrition outreach benefiting 6,500 individuals.
- Infrastructure & Sustainability
- Installed solar energy systems in 10 schools and 5 healthcare centers.
- Completed water and sanitation projects serving over 7,000 households.
- Expanded climate-smart agriculture initiatives benefiting 1,100 farmers.
- Social Impact
- Directly impacted over 23,500 individuals during December 2028.
- Facilitated 1,750 job placements across ICT, healthcare, and entrepreneurship sectors.
- Strengthened community resilience through sustainable energy, agriculture, and health programs.
Financial Overview
- DBSA committed R520 million to Neftaly-led initiatives in December 2028.
- Neftaly secured an additional R130 million from private sector and donor co-funding.
- Approximately 90% of funds were allocated directly to program delivery and measurable social impact.
Challenges & Lessons Learned
- Connectivity challenges in remote regions limited digital program participation.
- High demand for scholarships and entrepreneurship support highlighted the need for increased funding.
- Reinforced the importance of strategic partnerships to enhance program reach and sustainability.
Future Outlook
For 2029, Neftaly and DBSA plan to:
- Expand the Virtual Academy to 14,000 learners by mid-2029.
- Scale renewable energy and ICT access in underserved communities.
- Increase support for women- and youth-led enterprises.
- Strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems to improve program impact.
Conclusion
December 2028 demonstrates the continued success of the Neftaly–DBSA partnership in fostering inclusive and sustainable development. By strategically investing in education, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure, the partnership has empowered communities and laid a strong foundation for growth in 2029.

