ethical collaboration

Giving Forward

Opportunity should never depend on how much money you have.

We believe that every talented and motivated healthcare professional should have the same opportunity to develop, gain international experience and build a stronger future, regardless of their financial background.

That is why participants do not need savings or financial resources to access the programme.

CrossCare and its business partners invest in the professional journey to Europe, including language preparation, the immigration process, travel and guidance during the transition into a new working environment.

Our Foundation invests in everything around that journey that creates broader and lasting impact.

This includes the development of facilities in Swakopmund, living support during the preparation period, connectivity and practical support, financial support during the first month in Europe, an electric bicycle, return flights to Namibia, programmes preparing professionals for their return, and the development of future opportunities in Namibia where their international knowledge and experience can be put to work.

One opportunity creates the next
Equal access
Shared responsibility
Lasting impact

One opportunity creates the next

Only after a healthcare professional has successfully started working in Europe and earns a stable professional income, they begin contributing €175 per month to the Foundation, for a maximum of three years.

This is not about paying for their opportunity. It is about helping create the next one.

If someone returns to Namibia earlier, their contribution ends. If someone never starts working in Europe, no contribution is made.

This principle is fundamental to us: nobody should be excluded because they cannot afford to participate.

A healthcare professional who starts with no financial resources should have exactly the same opportunity as someone who can afford to pay.

The Foundation is also supported by donations from companies, organisations and individuals. Together, these contributions allow us to keep investing in people, knowledge, facilities and future opportunities in Namibia.

It creates a sustainable cycle:

  • An opportunity is given.
  • Knowledge is gained.
  • International experience is built.
  • Knowledge returns to Namibia.
  • And one opportunity helps create the next.

Equal access. Shared responsibility. Lasting impact.

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