Assistive devices donated to the National Disability Council of Namibia
MTC and the Rössing Foundation on Friday donated assistive devices to the National Disability Council of Namibia (NDCN), supporting improved mobility, independence, and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities.MTC Care, an employee-driven initiative through which staff members contribute monthly towards social causes across Namibia, donated ten wheelchairs valued at N$80 000. The Rössing Foundation provided seed funding totalling N$100 000, along with equipment worth N$20 000 to five women entrepreneurs living with disabilities.
The donation forms part of the NDCN Community Assistive Device Drive, a national programme aimed at collecting and distributing assistive devices and protective equipment to persons with disabilities across the country. The ten wheelchair beneficiaries come from different regions, broadening the reach of the initiative.
Lawreance Kaimu, Chairperson of the NDCN Research and Development Committee, commended MTC and the Rössing Foundation for their commitment to inclusion, empowerment and sustainable livelihoods. “Today’s contribution will have a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of the beneficiaries,” he said, noting that the assistive devices will enhance mobility and livelihood participation, while the entrepreneurship equipment will serve as a foundation for economic self-reliance.
MTC Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo, called for a shift from once-off support to sustained collaboration. He encouraged the Rössing Foundation to consider making the donation an annual commitment to five beneficiaries, while similarly challenging MTC Care ambassadors to commit to donating ten wheelchairs annually. Ekandjo further urged closer coordination with NDCN through structured engagement and shared planning, highlighting that long-term partnerships enable more meaningful and sustainable impact.
Representing the Rössing Foundation, Nangombe Florian, Education Coordinator, said the initiative reflects a commitment to dignity, resilience and the belief that every Namibian deserves a fair opportunity to thrive. He explained that the Foundation’s work is guided by strategic pillars focusing on people and culture, operational excellence, financial stewardship, and the transformation of lives through education, infrastructure repurposing, sustainable livelihoods, and partnerships.
As part of the initiative, seed funding totalling N$100 000 was provided to five women entrepreneurs living with disabilities, with each beneficiary receiving equipment and materials valued at N$20 000 to support income-generating activities.
Accepting the donation, Chali Matengu, Chairperson of the NDCN Board, said the initiative demonstrates a shared commitment to reducing dependency and advancing independence. “These assistive devices remove barriers and enable greater participation in education, employment, and community life,” he said, adding that such partnerships show how collective action can meaningfully transform lives.
NDCN Chief Executive Officer, Angelique Philander, welcomed the prospect of making the assistive device drive an annual programme, noting that sustained collaboration with MTC Care would further strengthen efforts to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities nationwide.
