The Capricorn Foundation has recently provided welfare organization Imago Dei with N$980,000 to fund 10 community-based projects throughout Namibia under its Vulnerability Initiatives Focus Area.
The Foundation noted that these supported initiatives are projected to enhance the well-being of thousands of Namibians.
According to Imago Dei estimates, their network of community projects reaches upwards of 4,000 direct and indirect beneficiaries, extending vital support beyond single individuals to encompass entire households and communities.
Executive Director of the Foundation, Marlize Horn, said behind every meal served, every child supported and every family assisted is a story of hope, and our partnership with Imago Dei has helped community organisations continue their important work in some of Namibia’s most vulnerable communities over the years.
“We are proud to continue this journey together and to support initiatives that restore dignity, provide care and create opportunities for people to build better futures for themselves and their families.”
General Manager at Imago Dei, Millinda Coffee said their partnership with the Foundation creates a significant opportunity for real impact and change within the most vulnerable communities in society.
“We proudly partners with the Foundation and community projects to support, uplift and encourage those in need to build a stronger future for themselves. Without the backing and support of the Foundation, we would certainly not be able to impact the numerous lives that we have.”
She said the community of Klein Aub is a growing community which faces many hardships, and poverty is certainly one of the biggest. She added that many households face a lack of income and, consequently, a lack of food.
“Klein Aub Community Soup Kitchen was founded by local church members who realised the need to provide nutritious meals for vulnerable and orphaned children to ensure their future. They have consistently provided meals for children, pensioners and people with disabilities over the past three years. Feedback from the community is that these meals have led to the children being healthier and able to better focus on their education, as they are not constantly worried about where their meals will come from.”
Imago Dei will continue to support ten approved projects, including the Feeding with Love, Blessed Meal Soup Kitchen, Bethel Soup Kitchen, Klein Aub Community Soup Kitchen, URC Mariental Soup Kitchen, Grace Welfare, Twaloloka Id Support and Kindness, Response Action Based Organisation, Hope for Life Foundation and Family of Hope.
