Help4Nam launches Rehoboth community hub
Aims to lift families and cut waste
The centre offers affordable clothes, household items and school uniforms, dedicated to reducing food insecurity, supporting education and promoting sustainable practices.
Rehoboth welcomed a new charitable community hub last Saturday, as local non-profit Help4Nam officially opened its doors to the public.The hub, which also doubles as a charity shop, offers good-quality, second-hand clothes, household items and school uniforms at affordable prices.
In a community grappling with high unemployment and rising living costs, the initiative provides a much-needed option for households while promoting sustainability by reducing textile waste.
Proceeds from the hub will go directly towards Help4Nam’s foodbank network and other charitable projects in Rehoboth, Groot Aub, Okahandja and Windhoek. By selling donated goods, the hub also helps the organisation work towards greater financial independence, ensuring that vital services reach those who need them most.
Beyond offering affordable goods, the hub aims to foster wider community engagement.
A prominent noticeboard will allow local organisations, schools, churches and businesses to share information on events and family-friendly services, helping to strengthen community spirit across the town.
Uplifting lives
Founded during the Covid-19 pandemic by Namibian expat women living in the UK, Help4Nam began by raising funds for emergency food parcels distributed to vulnerable communities.
Today, the organisation, run entirely by volunteers in Namibia and the UK, continues to support families with young children, operating food banks, feeding programmes and initiatives such as distributing essential stationery and hosting Christmas events at local hospitals.
“Help4Nam is dedicated to reducing food insecurity, supporting education and promoting sustainable practices,” the charity said in a statement. “We are grateful to our volunteers, donors and corporate sponsors who make all of this possible.”
The hub operates in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including reducing poverty, achieving zero hunger, improving health and education and reducing waste.
Donations of clean clothes, toys, household items and school uniforms are always welcome and can be dropped off or arranged via email at [email protected] or through their website www.help4nam.com
With the launch of the hub in Rehoboth, residents now have a central place to shop, give back and stay informed about community initiatives, bringing a little more hope, support and connection to the town.