Neftaly Charity December 1998
SAYPRO – DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA) PARTNERSHIP
Report by: Neftaly Chief Development Officer
Introduction
December 1998 marks the conclusion of a year of strategic collaboration between Neftaly and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA). This report highlights the partnership’s achievements, financial performance, challenges, and lessons learned throughout the year, as well as setting the stage for 1999 initiatives.
Strategic Priorities
Throughout December and the year overall, the partnership focused on:
- Education & Skills Development – enhancing vocational, IT, and entrepreneurship programs for youth.
- Community Empowerment – providing support to small businesses and promoting financial literacy.
- Infrastructure & Sustainability – delivering water, sanitation, and energy access projects.
- Alignment with Regional Development Goals – advancing DBSA’s mission of inclusive socio-economic growth.
Key Achievements (December 1998)
- Education & Skills Development
- Trained 1,200 youth in IT, entrepreneurship, and vocational skills.
- Expanded community learning centers to 5 fully operational sites.
- Provided 200 scholarships to students from underserved communities.
- Community Development & Entrepreneurship
- Supported 400 small businesses, prioritizing women- and youth-led enterprises.
- Conducted financial literacy workshops for 800 participants.
- Implemented community health and nutrition programs impacting 3,800 individuals.
- Infrastructure & Sustainability
- Completed water and sanitation projects in 7 communities, benefiting over 3,500 residents.
- Installed pilot solar energy systems in 2 rural schools.
- Launched agricultural initiatives supporting 1,000 households.
- Social Impact
- Directly impacted over 6,500 individuals through education, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure initiatives.
- Created employment opportunities for 320 youth through community and small business projects.
Financial Overview
- DBSA contributed R60 million to Neftaly initiatives for the year, with a focus on impactful program delivery.
- Additional funding of R15 million was secured from private sector donors.
- Approximately 86% of funds were allocated to direct program activities and measurable community impact.
Challenges & Lessons Learned
- Limited rural infrastructure occasionally slowed program implementation.
- High demand for scholarships and business support highlighted the need for increased resource allocation.
- Strengthened the value of local partnerships and community collaboration in scaling program impact.
Future Outlook
For 1999, Neftaly and DBSA aim to:
- Expand vocational and entrepreneurship programs to reach more youth.
- Increase the number of operational community learning centers.
- Extend water, sanitation, and energy projects to additional communities.
- Enhance monitoring and evaluation systems to track long-term impact.
Conclusion
December 1998 demonstrates the strong foundation of the Neftaly–DBSA partnership. Through focused initiatives in education, community empowerment, and sustainable infrastructure, the partnership has made a measurable difference in the lives of thousands, setting the stage for continued growth and impact in 1999.