Keeping feeding schemes sustainable
In a bid to ensure that children stay nourished and engaged in their education, Bank Windhoek has generously donated N$252 000 to Imago Dei Welfare and Poverty Relief.Imago Dei has been instrumental in orchestrating a feeding scheme since August 2023, encompassing feeding programs and soup kitchens aimed at catering to over 1 700 children across five regions.
The successful execution of the feeding scheme owes much to the collaborative efforts of volunteers, students, and educators who tirelessly prepare and serve meals within school premises. Imago Dei, driven by its mission to bridge the gap between those in need and those with the means to help, has effectively reached children in the Khomas, Erongo, Hardap, Otjozondjupa, and Omaheke regions.
Operating for over six months, the program has seen funds utilized to procure necessary food items and dedicate time to crafting nutritious meals for children hailing from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Meals are strategically served either at primary schools or nearby, ensuring easy access for the beneficiaries. Depending on the availability of resources like soup kitchens or school gardens, children are provided with up to five meals per week.
Bronwyn Moody of Bank Windhoek expressed the bank's satisfaction in supporting such a vital initiative, emphasizing the profound impact of adequate nutrition on children's well-being and prospects. "Bank Windhoek is dedicated to fostering sustainable community development through partnerships like these," she remarked.
Moody extended gratitude to Imago Dei for their instrumental role in executing the feeding scheme and for their commitment to uplifting communities.
Millinda Coffee, the Project Coordinator at Imago Dei, stressed the essential role such programs play in addressing the needs of children from impoverished households. “The support we've received for these feeding initiatives is invaluable. It ensures that schools can continue providing essential nutrition to our young learners.”