Registered as a Welfare Organisation in terms of Section 19 of Act 12 of 1979.

Reg. No. WO 211

E-mail: namchess@iway.na Web Site http://www.namibiaplus.com/chess

Tel. +061-220065 P.O. Box 6628, Windhoek, Namibia

To Whom It May Concern

The overall endeavor of the Namibia Chess Foundation is to introduce the basics of the game of chess to all (approximately) 500,000 primary school children in Namibia!

Adjunctive to above are the holding of tournaments so as to keep the interest alive and to detect talent for international exposure.

Plan of action:

Starting in Windhoek 2004:

Classes at primary schools reaching up to 5,000 children.

Regular tournaments to increase the enthusiasm, and encourage improvement, amongst the children.

Successes for the year 2003 to date are:

· Coaching at 5 primary schools (+- 2400 children)

· Standard Bank Junior Chess Tournament (+- 900 scholars from 13 schools)

Donations are needed to reach our aims for 2004.

Coaching at primary schools.

N$ 25 per child per term.

(With a minimum of 500 scholars per school)

B. The holding of regular junior tournaments.

An amount of N$ 10,000 is needed for costs and prize monies for one of such an event.

We would like to host these on a monthly basis.

NBC TV has decided to cover these tournaments and also showing the sponsor’s banner on their news bulletins.

Thanking you in anticipation.

Directors:

Prof. R. Mukwena; Dr. S. von Hatten; Dr.R.Ullner, Mrs.A.Ullner, Mr. R. Karimbue, Mrs. C. Richter, Mrs. J. Muir, Mrs. L. Saunders, Mr. H. Leicher.

Auditors:

Grant Thornton Neuhaus Chartered Accountats(Namibia).

T. (+264-61) 237640 F (+264-61) 227879 E neuhaus@mweb.com.na

Bank:

Standard Bank Namibia. Branch Code 08277200.

Account number 24 150 076 1

Swift Code. SBNMNANX

Research data clearly demonstrates that chess players significantly out-perform their non chess-playing contemporaries in terms of literacy, numeracy and attendance records at school. Chess players become more self-confident, and success in chess inspires children to aspire and achieve in other areas of their lives.

Chess appeals to children because it is fun and anyone can play, regardless of physical ability, race, class, age or gender. Chess is a sociable activity that helps bring children together by breaking down potential barriers.

England: National Chess Championship in association with British Land. This contest is a huge attraction, attracting entries from over 56,000 children in the 2002event!

India: About 3,000,000 students will be taught the game of chess