By Sostenus Wilherm
The Anointed Levites Foundation is steadily emerging as a youth-driven organisation dedicated to young people through faith-based initiatives and talent development across Namibia.
Its founder, Kevin Rukoro said the foundation began as a simple dream in the dusty streets of Katutura and has since grown into a national youth empowerment movement offering opportunities to young people.
The foundation traces its roots back to 2007 when Rukoro joined the Gospel Truth Ministry and committed his life to Christian service. It is this passion for youth development, Rukoro says, let him to establish a church dance group in 2010 known as the Dream Dance Group. The initiative created a platform for young people to express themselves through talent while promoting Christian values.
“We are young and youthful and we advocate youthfulness while still maintaining Christian values,” Rukoro said.
He added the group initially performed at local church events, but quickly attracted attention and began to draw young people from other congregations. Invitations followed from churches across Windhoek and as interest expanded beyond dance to include other talents, the movement evolved into a broader platform.
“The name Anointed Levites was inspired by the biblical Levites who served through music and worship. The vision was to build a space for young people who are gifted, anointed and passionate about serving God through their talents,” he noted.
In recognising the need to formalise the initiative, the foundation was officially registered with the Business and Intellectual Property Authority in November 2014. Its work expanded to include youth empowerment, community service and poverty alleviation.
“As we encountered poverty in many communities, we began collecting and distributing food and clothing to vulnerable families across the country.
“We would parcel donations and travel across Namibia to give them to the public, spreading hope through the message of Jesus Christ and acts of love.”
He said during the COVID-19 pandemic, the foundation also distributed face masks and essential supplies to support community safety.
“We currently operate from Okahandja, where we are establishing a youth centre that will offer homework assistance, academic support and a soup kitchen. The centre aims to provide young people with a safe space to learn, grow and avoid negative influences such as drugs and crime.
In addition to humanitarian work, Rukor says, the foundation has organised spelling bees, prayer hikes, debates and mission outreach programmes. “We also partnered with churches, youth organisations and institutions including the United States Embassy to expand its impact.”
Rukoro said the foundation’s success is the result of teamwork and shared commitment.
“This was never a solo effort. It involved people and stakeholders who believe in building the community.
“At its core, the Anointed Levites Foundation remains focused on empowering young people to discover their purpose.
We want young people to believe in themselves, believe in Christ and know that there is hope. We want them to create something not only for themselves, but for the next generation.”
