The second meeting welcomed two new members — Mr. Nurmomade Abdulcarimo and Ms. Enilde Sarmento — strengthening the Board’s expertise and provincial representation.

Members reaffirmed the Foundation’s positioning as an independent actor aligned with national priorities. The Board emphasized that the Foundation’s focus on education is both necessary and aligned with development needs, while noting the critical importance of integration with national and local priorities in both thematic and operational terms.

• The need to reinforce the Foundation’s identity as an independent entity, distinct from Project obligations, while maintaining coherence with broader sustainability objectives.
• The need to develop a stronger gender dimension across all programming within both engagement pillars.
• The imperative to develop partnerships with international funds and philanthropic organizations to scale impact and ensure long-term sustainability.
• The interest of developing the Impact Financing component as a priority, recognizing the significant work required for effective private sector development and job creation in the region.
• The meeting also addressed operational matters, including formalizing operating procedures with rotating chairmanship and conflict-of-interest disclosures, as well as reinforcing structured interaction between the Advisory Board and Executive Board.
• Members also emphasized the importance of planning periodic field visits for them to better oversee implementation realities and community impact. A first set of field visits will be organized in Q1 2026.

The meeting also addressed operational matters, including formalizing operating procedures with rotating chairmanship and conflict-of-interest disclosures, as well as reinforcing structured interaction between the Advisory Board and Executive Board.