DTS donates N$11 000 to Hope Village
Deutscher Turn- und Sportverein (DTS) donated N$11 000 to Hope Village on Wednesday.
The funds will support the non-profit organisation’s work with orphans, vulnerable and abandoned children.
Handed over at DTS Sports Club in Windhoek, the donation was raised through proceeds from the annual Volleyball for All event, primarily sponsored by FNB Insurance.
Also in attendance was OHB Engineering, a construction company and service provider to FNB Insurance, which is currently renovating facilities at the home.
FNB Insurance chief executive officer Georg Garrels lauded the company for renovating the charity’s facilities.
Also speaking at the handover, DTS vice-chairperson Teja Lück said the club has grown into one of the country’s most dynamic and inclusive volleyball communities.
“Today, we are proudly around 1 000 members, a true reflection of unity, diversity and passion for the sport. This club belongs to its members, so each of us is the reason for our success and the driving force behind all our achievements.
“One of our greatest accomplishments is Volleyball for All, which started as a small, fun tournament for players and members.
“It has now become one of the largest one-day volleyball events in Africa, attracting thousands of players and spectators across Namibia and beyond,” said Lück.
Beyond providing shelter
Hope Village director Jonas “Boma” Nanyemba said the organisation goes beyond providing shelter, describing it as a home that builds belonging and development.
“We don’t confine the children to the facility. We allow them to engage in programmes outside so they can interact with others and develop as individuals.
“The organisation relies on community and corporate support and faces challenges including funding shortages, food insecurity, high utility costs and a lack of coordinated government support.
“We welcome all kinds of support, and people don’t only have to bring money. They can come in and share skills, including through sport and other activities, to help develop the children,” he said.
Nanyemba added that sport forms part of the organisation’s broader development programmes, with children exposed to activities such as karate and kendo to build discipline and confidence.
“One of our boys, who came to us as a baby, is now representing Namibia internationally in floorball and has travelled to more countries than most of us. That is the kind of impact this support can have,” he said.
