Early Childhood Centre lays foundation for pre-school children
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FNB Namibia recently handed a cheque of N$50,000 to the Child Development Foundation at the opening of their new Early Childhood Centre. This contribution helps the Centre to take care of abondoned and orphaned infants and toddlers during their critical development years.
CDF has been operating an education centre near the Goreangab dam since 2007 and has recently moved to a purpose-built education centre in Otjomuise where orphans and vulnerable children attend kindergarten and pre-primary classes. The Centre has 40 pre-school children while another 70 children are sponsored from grade 1 to grade 12 with uniforms, school development fund contributions and stationary, and for vocational training.
In her address Jane Katjavivi, Chairperson of the FNB Foundation quoted the distinguished economist and Nobel Laureate, Dr James Heckman, from the University of Chicago in the USA and said that learning starts at infancy, long before formal education begins, and continues throughout life. Early learning begets future learning and early success breeds future success. She added: “At FNB Namibia we believe that all children have the right to grow up in an environment in which they are enabled to reach their full potential in life: the right to be raised in a family and to have access to quality health care, good nutrition, education, opportunities to play, and protection from harm.”
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Born in Etosha
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living and learning in the wild
A book about the indigenous tribes living in Etosha was recently launched by the Legal Assistance Centre in collaboration with the Working Group of Indigenous Minorities in Southern Africa (WIMSA). The book is produced by the Xoms /Omis Project.
The author of the book, titled “Born in Etosha - living and learning in the wild,” Ute Dieckmann, says that the book is written for the Hai//om children who live on farms outside Etosha and in rest camps in Okaukuejo, Halali and Namutoni. “The aim of this publication is to provide these children with some insight into how Hai//om children grew up in Etosha in the past and how their own experiences compare with those of their ancestors,” said Ute.
Can you hear me?
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In the picture is Jacqui du Toit from Ernst & Young and some of the children from NISE Hearing Impaired School on their newly painted playground. Ernst & Young repainted the playground as part of their CSR projects with paint sponsored by Plascon Namibia.
Rehoboth Walk for Bibles
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The first ever Walk for Bibles was held in Rehoboth on Saturday, 10 November. It was one of the Bible Society’s fundraising projects for the year and it attracted 90 participants. A portion of the generated funds will go to Pastor Stephen Nell of the Khomas Community Church. The Bible Society thanked the following sponsors: Prosperity Health; Rehoboth Spar; Reho Gazette; Mr. G. Diergaardt; Mrs. Pickring; and Mr. W. Engelbrecht. Also sincere thanks to Rev. Benz, E. Dunn, Sarie, Dino, Ivon and everyone that helped with the braai.
First motivational book for teens
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It all started six years ago during an examination supervision when Avril Cordom heard a still voice whispering the words “I want you to write a book for these learners”. Her thoughts were ‘I cannot write a book, I have never written a book but the whispering voice continued and two months later she completed her manuscript. After seeing a white and blue striped car it later became the inspiration for the colours of her book and of the name “Success for the Puzzled Teenager”.
Success for the Puzzled Teenager motivates teens/high school learners towards a higher level of personal development in this challenging world. Teens seldom listen to adults and teachers on how to become their own personal successful master of life. In Cordom’s book, with every chapter young people are challenged to overcome their mediocrity, unlock their full potential and run a race called ‘Success. Testimonies at the end of each chapter challenge teens to master whatever difficulties they are experiencing, whether the child of a single parent, a sexually abused teen, alcoholic parents, a loveless home, an abusive relationship, divorce, shack dweller, AIDS victim and the list continues. It guides them back on track to walk out as the winner who they’ve been created.
