For the NPC organisation, 2025 was a transformative year marked by milestones and valuable learning experiences.

A relatively new organisation, they faced many challenges in establishing their presence and building trust in the communities they serve.

A key lesson learnt was the importance of truly listening to the needs of beneficiaries, business partners, team members and the community.

This helped them refine their approach and tailor initiatives to make a more meaningful impact.

Glory Zanayi of the NPC explained the difficulties faced during the year.

“As an organisation, we struggled and continue to struggle with limited resources, capacity building and navigating complex social issues. We have had to be creative and resourceful in securing funding, managing volunteers and co-ordinating logistics.

“I grappled with balancing the responsibilities of being a founder with the need for self-care, family and work. It wasn’t easy, and it still isn’t, but through perseverance and learning from our mistakes, we will succeed,” said Zanayi.

To overcome these challenges, the NPC plans to focus on strengthening relationships with partners, volunteers and supporters, leveraging resources, expertise and networks.

It will also prioritise transparency, accountability and open communication within their team and with stakeholders.

The biggest highlight of 2025 was the Christmas outreach programme, where NPC provided essential items to underprivileged families.

The smiles of recipients and their gratitude reminded the team why they started this journey: To make a difference, no matter how small.

Looking ahead, the NPC is excited to scale operations, deepen its impact and explore innovative solutions to address pressing social issues.

It plans to launch new programmes focused on education, skills development and community empowerment.

“We are committed to building a strong team, fostering partnerships and creating a ripple effect of kindness, because kindness goes a long way,” Zanayi said.