Mondesa Youth Opportunities (MYO) is passionate about promoting education in Namibia and supports students in the township of Mondesa near Swakopmund. MYO offers children the chance of a better future through a comprehensive education programme that includes maths, English and computer science. Castik recognises the importance of this initiative and contributes significantly to the children's basic education by funding additional classes and providing essential resources.
Castik’s employees sponsored a 4th grade at MYO. The aim is to support 24 students from February 2024 by funding teaching and writing materials, teacher salaries, lunch and transport.
Castik doubles every donation made by its employees, creating additional educational opportunities and sponsoring more than an entire school class. In addition to covering the running costs of a learner, we have developed a programme that provides sponsors with insight into the progress of the sponsored student and full transparency on how their contribution is being used.
MYO was founded in 2003 by Robert Myres, an American WORLDTeach volunteer, and aims to promote the education of young people and children in Namibia. MYO provides a supplementary afternoon school for 120 students aged 9 to 15 to fill the gaps in regular schooling in Namibia, which is often characterised by high failure rates. Thanks to MYO’s support, 100% of the students pass their final exams. The aim is not only to improve the students' education. It is also to help them become good, confident and responsible individuals to navigate through the challenges of an impoverished society.
In addition to schooling, the students also benefit from a daily lunch and comprehensive support in terms of hygiene, clothing and medical and psychological care.