WINDHOEK: The Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) on Monday handed over learning materials valued at N.dollars 70 000 to learners at the Dordabis Primary School.
More than 30 000 learners at the school received basic learning materials such as notebooks and stationary, while photocopy cartridges, computers and a freezer were also handed over to the school.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, NamPower marketing officer Martha Shifotoka said the donation symbolises the company’s commitment to ensuring that every child has the resources they need to succeed.
‘Each item we donate today will empower students, spark creativity, and foster a love for learning,’ she said.
Shifotoko said many young learners, especially in rural Namibia, do not have access to learning materials, and having a notebook and a pen is not a given, but rather a privilege.
‘Education is a fundamental right; having the right tools can make all the difference. With limited resources and competing educational needs, it is incumbent upon us
as corporations and the private sector to aid the government in fulfilling these essential needs,’ she said.
Meanwhile, Erikkson Shilemba, Senior Education Officer at the Khomas Teachers’ Resource Centre, said the items will significantly impact the lives of the learners of Dordabis Primary School and the community at large.
‘NamPower’s support plays a vital role in enabling us to provide high-quality education and meet the goals of education, which are access, equity, quality, and democracy,’ Shilemba said.
He said the donation not only enhances the Khomas Education Directorate’s ability to achieve its educational goals, but also inspires the learners and staff by showing them the value of community partnership and corporate social responsibility.
Receiving the donation, Dordabis Primary School principal Rennellie Guriras said the items will have a profound impact on the lives of the learners and community.
‘Dordabis Primary School is truly humbled by your commitment, especially to a rural school such a
s ours. We promise to take care of the donation and use it responsibly,’ Guriras said.
Source: The Namibia Press Agency