Neftaly Charity May 2028
SAYPRO – DEVELOPMENT BANK OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (DBSA) PARTNERSHIP
Report by: Neftaly Chief Development Officer
Introduction
May 2028 marked a pivotal month in the Neftaly–DBSA partnership, with a continued focus on digital education, community development, and sustainable infrastructure. This report outlines the key achievements, financial allocations, challenges, and strategic directions for the upcoming months.
Strategic Priorities
The partnership in May 2028 focused on four primary pillars:
- Education & Digital Skills – equipping youth with technology and business skills.
- Community Empowerment – fostering entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and social development.
- Infrastructure & Sustainability – implementing renewable energy, ICT access, and water/sanitation projects.
- Regional Development Alignment – ensuring programs align with DBSA’s Southern African development objectives.
Key Achievements (May 2028)
- Education & Skills Development
- Trained 2,450 young individuals in cybersecurity, AI, and digital entrepreneurship.
- Expanded the Neftaly Virtual Academy to 11,900 active learners.
- Awarded 700 scholarships to students from underserved communities.
- Community Development & Entrepreneurship
- Supported 920 small businesses, with 59% led by women and youth.
- Delivered financial literacy and business management workshops to 1,550 participants.
- Conducted healthcare and nutrition outreach programs benefiting 5,200 individuals.
- Infrastructure & Sustainability
- Installed solar energy systems in 8 schools and 2 healthcare centers.
- Completed water and sanitation projects serving over 6,500 households.
- Launched climate-smart agriculture initiatives benefiting 980 farmers.
- Social Impact
- Directly impacted over 20,000 individuals during May 2028.
- Facilitated 1,650 job placements across ICT, healthcare, and entrepreneurship sectors.
- Strengthened rural community resilience through sustainable energy and agricultural programs.
Financial Overview
- DBSA committed R500 million to Neftaly-led initiatives in May 2028.
- Neftaly secured an additional R120 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 limitations affected participation in digital learning programs in remote areas.
- High demand for scholarships and business support highlighted the need for additional resources.
- Reinforced the importance of strategic partnerships to maximize program reach and sustainability.
Future Outlook
For June and the following months, Neftaly and DBSA plan to:
- Expand the Virtual Academy to 12,500–13,000 learners by Q2 2028.
- Scale renewable energy and ICT access in underserved communities.
- Increase support for women- and youth-led enterprises.
- Strengthen monitoring and evaluation systems to better measure program impact.
Conclusion
May 2028 demonstrated the continuing success of the Neftaly–DBSA partnership in driving inclusive and sustainable development. Through investments in education, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure, the partnership continues to empower communities and foster growth across Southern Africa.

