The Last Mile First Development Organisation (LMFD) is committed to working with, and for, unserved and underserved communities, guided by, and in support of, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Every stripe in our logo stands for one of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Hover over or tap a highlighted goal to see the project behind it.
SDG 4 · Quality Education
Training women at Penduka, who run their own social enterprise, to assemble and repair solar lights. The workshop teaches soldering and electronics, giving women skills that last. When a lamp fails, they can fix it locally, keeping homes alight and sustaining livelihoods.
Find out more →SDG 5 · Gender Equality
A joint initiative with InnerGirl Foundation tackling access to menstrual products for women and girls. Currently piloting Namibian-made reusable pads with 10 participants, with the goal of training women to produce pads locally and create paths to microenterprise.
Find out more →SDG 6 · Clean Water and Sanitation
Partnering with local entrepreneurs to provide clean water access and enhanced sanitation infrastructure in underserved communities. This initiative focuses on reducing disease while promoting the dignity of proper hygiene through sustainable, community-owned water and sanitation solutions.
Find out more →SDG 7 · Affordable and Clean Energy
Partnership with Penduka Development Trust delivering Solar Home Systems to women artisans. With reliable light at home, work doesn't stop at sunset. The pilot tests whether clean energy can increase productivity, income, and quality of life.
Find out more →SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth
Launched in December 2023 in Omulunga informal settlement, Grootfontein, this project alleviates youth unemployment through community-driven entrepreneurship. The solar-powered tuck shop creates jobs, generates revenue, and brings needed services to underserved communities. Designed as a replicable model for nationwide expansion.
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