Corporates, NGOs collaborate to uplift residents of Epukiro
The NGO ChariTree in collaboration with Wutow Trading, the Naankuse Foundation and Plastilon recently donated in excess of 3 tons of goods to uplift vulnerable communities in eastern Namibia in a bid to alleviate a scabies outbreak that has affected over 4 000 San people in the region.The San community is currently ravaged by an outbreak of scabies and the Naankuse Lifeline Clinic is working tirelessly to address the issue.
ChariTree joined hands with Wutow Trading who donated the goods as well as Plastilon who sponsored packaging to assist the clinic in its efforts.
The cleaning material and personal hygiene products were taken to the clinic and en route, goods and dry food was delivered to 250 community members at Drimiopsis, which has been severely affected by poverty and unemployment.
One community member was brought to tears by the donations. “I didn’t think that good hearts exist anymore, but my faith was restored when I received this parcel. Thank you to the good people who made this possible!” she said.
Hardus Swartz, Manager of the Naankuse Lifeline Clinic, said that only through collaborations like this can a difference truly be made in the lives of the most vulnerable.
“As an NGO, the Naankuse Foundation at times doesn’t have enough means to help the whole San community. ChariTree coming on board to assist with hygiene products to curb the scabies outbreak was such a relief. We look forward to future endeavours with ChariTree and their partners,” he said.
Richard Hoff, co-founder of ChariTree, thanked Wutow Trading, Unilever, Plastilon and Naankuse for being part of the first of many collaborative efforts and encouraged the public to get involved by visiting the ChariTree website at www.charitree.com.na
ChariTree is a social enterprise with two main objectives: as a CSR service provider to Namibian businesses, and as a fundraising initiative for local and international individuals looking to support Namibia. ChariTree assists with CSR audit, CSR coordination, facilitation & distribution, as well as content generation.
ChariTree and affiliates have assisted over 13 000 (and counting) individuals since April 2022 through their CSR campaigns.