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LOCAL MVA Fund modifies 137 houses for accident victims The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia initiated a home modification initiative in 2015 to improve mobility for individuals severely injured in car accidents. At the annual case management conference, MVA Fund executive Rosalia Martins-Hausiku announced that since the start of the project, the fund has successfully modified 137 houses. The initiative is aimed at improving the performance and safety of daily activities, as well as giving as much independence as possible for those involved in serious road accidents. Source: The Namibian
Celebrating tradition: Nama cultural festival exceeds expectations The Nama cultural festival is an annual celebration of cuisine, attire, dance and music. Initiated in 2018, the festival aims to create a platform for the transgenerational transfer of knowledge and teaching youngsters the norms and value of Nama cultural practices. This year the cultural festival took place in Keetmanshoop and included a traditional wedding as well as panel discussions on the Nama-Herero genocide, the subsequent generational trauma, and the significance of traditional Nama leaders. Chairperson of the festival, Valery Isaacks, says the attendance was exceptional. Source: The Namibian
MTC donates classroom block at Oshana school A new block consisting of four classrooms and a storeroom has been completed at Onaushe Combined School. This is the first of two new learning environments being constructed this year under MTC’s rural schools project. The next school benefitting will be Aussenkehr Primary School. By using contractors from the region to construct the classrooms, MTC also supports the local construction industry. Since its inception, the project has supported schools across Namibia with an investment totalling N$6.4 million. Source: The Namibian
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