One Economy Foundation — youth-focused organization running 21 programmes on sexual and reproductive health, education, and economic empowerment for ages 13–35, facing 25% budget cuts after major donor withdrawal.
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Windhoek Observer
One Economy Foundation is the country's largest local NGO
“Geingos founded and chairs the One Economy Foundation, the country's largest local NGO, and created the #BeFree Youth Campus integrating health and youth development services.”
Geingos joins Club de Madrid as advisorThe Namibian
One Economy Foundation founded by Monica Geingos
“Former first lady and One Economy Foundation founder Monica Geingos urges young journalists to view their work as a long-term contribution to social change rather than a tool for immediate transformation.”
Geingos urges young journalists to embrace long-term impact of storytellingThe Namibian
One Economy Foundation established 2026 Media Fellowship Programme for journalists
“Geingos made the remarks during an orientation session for the 2026 One Economy Foundation Media Fellowship Programme in Windhoek on Wednesday, where fellows from the Namibia Press Agency, Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, The Namibian and One Africa TV were formally introduced to the programme.”
Geingos urges young journalists to embrace long-term impact of storytellingThe Namibian
One Economy Foundation donated essential maternal and infant care items valued at $30,000 to Penehupifo Pohamba
“One Economy Foundation on Sunday donated essential maternal and infant care items to former first lady Penehupifo Pohamba.”
One Economy donates maternal, infant care supplies to PohambaThe Namibian
One Economy Foundation conducted healthcare outreach programme in partnership with Ministry of Health and Social Services and Ob-Gyn Practice
“The initiative, which was conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services and Ob-Gyn Practice, provided sexual and reproductive health services to more than 350 people.”
One Economy donates maternal, infant care supplies to PohambaInformanté
One Economy Foundation recently hosted the 'BeFreeBallers: Next Gen Men' event in Windhoek
“THE One Economy Foundation recently hosted the 'BeFreeBallers: Next Gen Men' event in Windhoek, which brought together young men for discussions on constructive masculinity.”
One Economy Foundation hosts dialogue on constructive masculinity and personal accountabilityThe Namibian
One Economy Foundation hosted the #BeFreeBallers: Next Gen Men event in Windhoek
“The event hosted by the One Economy Foundation marked International Day of the Boy Child, creating a platform for discussions on mental health, accountability and personal growth of young men.”
Young men engaged on constructive masculinityInformanté
Monica Geingos currently serves as Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation
“Geingos, a lawyer, entrepreneur and global advocate, currently serves as Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation and helped co-create the #BeFree youth development initiative, which focuses on addressing young people's social, economic and sexual and reproductive health needs.”
Former First Lady Monica Geingos appointed PMNCH Board ChairWindhoek Observer
One Economy Foundation employs as executive chairperson Monica Geingos
“Geingos currently serves as executive chairperson of the One Economy Foundation.”
Geingos to chair world’s largest maternal, child health allianceThe Namibian
One Economy Foundation has conducted research in nine correctional facilities under 'Problematic Mindset' project investigating drivers of gender-based violence
“Geingos revealed that the foundation has conducted research in nine correctional facilities under a project called 'Problematic Mindset' to investigate the drivers of GBV.”
Broken children grow into broken adults – GeingosFormer First Lady Monica Geingos has described the death of her predecessor Penehupifo Pohamba as "devastating" and credited her with shaping her own tenure in the role, noting Pohamba's contributions to maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS advocacy, and the establishment of the Office of the First Spouse.
18 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Former First Lady Monica Geingos has described the death of her predecessor Penehupifo Pohamba as "devastating" and credited her with shaping her own tenure in the role, noting Pohamba's contributions to maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS advocacy, and the establishment of the Office of the First Spouse.
18 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
One Economy Foundation raised N$4.9 million at its 11th annual fundraising soirée to sustain its 21 programmes focusing on sexual and reproductive health, education, youth development, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment for young people.
12 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Lt Gen (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, First Gentleman of the Republic of Namibia, addressed a Male Engagement Symposium on coordinating Namibia's work with men and boys for gender equality and wellbeing, commending the UNFPA and partner organisations, and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare's Third National Gender Equality and Equity Policy 2025–2035.
9 October 2026 · The Namibian →
At a gender dialogue in Windhoek, entrepreneur and social worker Hilda Basson Namundjebo encouraged young people to stop viewing singleness as a problem and instead use the time to understand themselves, build their identity, and establish their purpose and ambitions before entering relationships.
9 October 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The One Economy Foundation raised N$4.9 million at its annual fundraising soirée in Windhoek, with the funds to support 21 programmes focused on youth development.
9 October 2026 · Namibian Sun →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended the One Economy Foundation, founded by Monica Geingos, for its youth empowerment contributions and called for broader institutional and individual support for the Foundation's efforts, saying youth development aligns with government priorities under NDP6.
3 October 2026 · Informanté →
The One Economy Foundation will hold its 11th annual fundraising soirée on 1 October in Windhoek to support youth-focused programmes across Namibia. Founded in 2016, the foundation targets young Namibians aged 13 to 35 facing barriers to healthcare, education, skills development, and employment.
29 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The One Economy Foundation has warned donors of a fraudulent fundraising scam involving a fraudulent invoice impersonating Chairperson Monica Geingos, which diverted a donor's payment intended for its October 2026 fundraising gala. The Foundation said it suspended the fraudulent account before full withdrawal and is working with authorities to pursue those responsible.
24 September 2026 · Informanté →
One Economy Foundation executive chairperson Monica Geingos has called for greater tolerance of youth organisations that fail and for stronger investment and collaboration between young people and older generations. She made the remarks at a panel discussion on youth leadership in Windhoek, noting that young Namibians face high unemployment and challenges moving into sustainable employment and entrepreneurship.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Monica Geingos, executive chairperson of One Economy Foundation, called for greater tolerance of youth organisations that fail and urged investment in youth-led ideas and intergenerational collaboration. She said young people should not wait for perfect conditions to take up leadership roles, as they face high unemployment with 44.4% joblessness among those aged 15 to 34.
14 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
A four-day school wellness and community outreach campaign in Ohangwena, launched by Dune Seven Community Foundation in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services and other organizations, reached 140 pupils and community members on its first day with medical consultations, health screening, and sexual and reproductive health education.
9 September 2026 · The Namibian →
The One Economy Foundation launched the School Wellness and Community Outreach Campaign in Eenhana on Monday, in collaboration with Dune Seven, Walvis Bay Corridor Group, and other partners.
9 September 2026 · Namibian Sun →
Pupils in Ohangwena will receive sexual and reproductive health education, STI screenings and anti-gender-based violence services through a four-day campaign running 8–11 September across four schools in the region. The initiative, launched by the Dune Seven Community Foundation, also includes hygiene awareness and involves the One Economy Foundation, Walvis Bay Corridor Group, and two government ministries.
8 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Former First Lady Monica Geingos has clarified that her documented response to the 2020 killing of Andy Kazekondjo and assault of his sister involved psychological and emotional support, not a commitment to build the family a house. An activist recently sought an update on what she described as a housing pledge made by Geingos' office, noting the family had reportedly returned to the original house where the assault occurred.
2 September 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
The One Economy Foundation is organizing a Game Changers event on 22 August at Windhoek's Independence Stadium, combining a 5km and 10km fun run with family activities and conversations to raise awareness about mental health, sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and femicide. The event includes Power Barbershop Talks focused on men discussing mental health and their role in preventing GBV and femicide.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
At the African Feminism Forum in Windhoek, speakers including former first lady Monica Geingos called for better financing, leadership, and social protection to advance women's rights, with focus on care work, debt, taxation, and financial inclusion. The discussion also addressed women's political leadership, economic structures, and the Maputo Protocol as a framework for African women to claim their rights.
17 August 2026 · The Namibian →
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, co-authored by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz and others including Monica Geingos, finds that economic inequality rather than traditional measures like laboratory capacity is the strongest predictor of how countries respond to health crises, arguing that technical capacity alone is insufficient without addressing inequality.
5 August 2026 · Informanté →
Africa CDC launched a health strategy for youth (2025–2028) entering its first full year of implementation, with Namibia and other member states needing to determine whether political will and funding exist to support it. Two young African women working in youth health programmes attended the ninth Pan-African Adolescent and Youth SRHR Scientific Conference in Mombasa and observed both progress in what African youth are building and uncertainty about institutional commitment.
9 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The One Economy Foundation has reduced its workforce from 37 to 25 employees after its operating budget fell by 25% when one of its five largest donors withdrew funding.
8 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
A 25% cut to the One Economy Foundation's operations budget is expected to reduce the number of young people the organisation can reach, although existing beneficiaries will continue to be supported.
6 July 2026 · Namibian Sun →
The One Economy Foundation has cut 12 permanent employees following a 25% reduction to its operating budget after one of its largest donors reduced funding. The foundation says the cuts were necessary to protect core services, and affected staff have been offered a three-month exit period with support services.
5 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The One Economy Foundation has reduced its operating budget by 25% following a funding cut from one of its top five donors, scaling down permanent staff from 37 to 25 and cancelling some advocacy events. The foundation's Executive Director attributed the reduction to global donor funding trends affecting non-profits and said the donor ensured core programmes remained unaffected.
5 July 2026 · Informanté →
The One Economy Foundation has launched iBreakFree, a sexual and reproductive health web application providing young people access to health information, self-screening tools and healthcare referrals. The platform covers HIV prevention, family planning, mental health, sexually transmitted infections and gender-based violence, with two digital hubs established in Ohangwena and Omusati regions for those without internet access.
3 July 2026 · The Namibian →
The One Economy Foundation has introduced the i-BreakFree SRH Web Application, a digital platform funded by the Global Fund through the Ministry of Health and Social Services, enabling young people in Namibia to access sexual and reproductive health information, self-screening tools for HIV and STI risk assessment, and confidential support services online.
3 July 2026 · Windhoek Observer →
Manela Gaeses, raped by a schoolmate in Windhoek in 2018 at age 14, became pregnant seven months later and dropped out of school to find income after her parents kicked her out. Now 22 with three children, Gaeses said participation in an effective parenting support group initiative has helped her become a better mother.
29 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The #BeFree Grow Gardening Project, launched in April 2025, achieved its first harvest on 13 June 2026, with young participants including those with intellectual disabilities producing corn, spinach and potatoes as part of a programme aimed at promoting horticulture skills, food security and youth empowerment. The harvested produce will supplement the #BeFree Meals Programme, while the project provides practical training to out-of-school and unemployed youth in crop production, garden maintenance, soil management and sustainable farming practices.
28 June 2026 · Informanté →
The One Economy Foundation has warned that fake tender documents bearing its name have circulated online and been used to solicit payments under false pretenses. Executive director Pauline Kahupi says the foundation did not issue any tender, authorize payments, or receive funds, and has launched an internal investigation and suspended a staff member.
23 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The One Economy Foundation has distanced itself from fraudulent procurement documents circulating on 18 June 2026 that used its name and official letterhead to solicit payments under false pretences. The Foundation has launched an internal investigation, suspended a staff member whose name appeared on the documents, and reported the matter to the Namibian Police.
20 June 2026 · Informanté →
South African brand Lil-Lets donated 6,000 sanitary pad packs and five menstrual corners to the One Economy Foundation and partner organisations including Girl Up Namibia, Havana Charity Work Foundation, Lidar Foundation, and the Zambezi Girl Child Foundation to support menstrual health initiatives in Namibia. The donation is part of a partnership aimed at improving access to menstrual hygiene products, promoting awareness, and addressing stigma surrounding menstruation.
15 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Former First Lady Monica Geingos has been appointed as an Advisor to Club de Madrid, a global forum of more than 130 democratic former Presidents and Prime Ministers from over 70 countries. Geingos brings experience in law, finance, public health, and youth development, and founded the One Economy Foundation and chairs the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development.
12 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →