NWR invests N$65 000 in school vegetable garden in Hardap

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) handed over a school vegetable garden to the Mutschuana Primary School in the Hardap Region with a total investment in infrastructure and seeds of N$65 000.

NWR has invested a total of N$800 000 with a commitment to 14 vegetable gardens across the country. This is the second school garden that the company has handed over.

The gardens comprise infrastructure such as water tanks and piping in addition to a handover of seeds



Addressing food scarcity

NWR said that this initiative is part of NWR’s broader mission to establish school vegetable gardens throughout the country, fostering self-reliance and sustainability among local communities.

"In alignment with government directives, participating schools are integrated into the government school feeding programme, reinforcing the collaboration between NWR and state institutions."

Nelson Ashipala, spokesperson for NWR, emphasised the significance of harnessing Namibia’s vast potential to combat food scarcity and uplift disadvantaged communities.

"Namibia possesses abundant resources to address food insecurity, and cultivating an understanding of agriculture from an early age is paramount to realising this potential."

Ashipala said that instilling the value of agriculture and reinforcing its role in securing the nation’s food resources are of great importance.



Social impact

He added that NWR’s efforts align with the Harambee Prosperity Plan and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

By initiating school vegetable gardens, NWR aims to enhance education, promote nutrition, and empower local communities while contributing to broader government objectives in poverty reduction and sustainable development.

According to NWR, the inauguration of the school garden at Mutschuana Primary School serves as a tangible testament to its commitment to social impact.

"The event marked a commitment to a larger campaign to establish similar gardens across Namibia, supporting educational institutions and local communities in their journey towards self-reliance and improved livelihoods."

As Namibia endeavours to achieve its national development goals, NWR encourages other organisations, particularly state-owned enterprises, to align their social intervention efforts with the government's poverty alleviation strategies.