Omaalala youth to the rescue

The youth of Omaalala came together during the festive season and raised N$30 000 for the needy Omaalala Sunshine Kindergarten.According to the organiser of the group Joseph Munyongi, the money would be given to the kindergarten to decide how it will be used.Munyongi, who hails from Omaalala but lives in Windhoek, said that he was moved by one of the reports in Namibian Sun last year that Omaalala Sunshine Kindergarten near the Adolfi location in Omaalala village was appealing to the public to help them to make the small school a special place for the 45 children that go there.“Growing up at Omaalala, we went through the same experience as those children. We had no proper facilities or toys to play with. After school we would look after goats and cattle. It was surprising to see what the youth of Omaalala has done to assist these children. Their generosity really touches my heart and gives the motivation to do more in future,” Munyongi said.Munyongi says that since 2013, the youth of Omaalala hold an annual get-together where they meet up and share memories.“We have different groups that grew up together and we built our own memories. As we grew up, we left the village for many reasons, including finding work. In 2013 we came up with an idea to gather at Afro Park, which would be about celebrating and cherishing friendship and keeping our memories from childhood alive. It's emotional to meet friends from yesteryear, to learn and exchange ideas.“This year we decided to add value to the gathering by assisting the kindergarten. I also want to thank everyone who contributed to this year's success. Since the youth are willing to help their community, during next year's gathering we will see what else we would be able to do for the community.”Last year, the kindergarten teacher and founder, Emilia Victory, 25, told Namibian Sun that they need tables, toys, stationery and playground facilities as these are essential for early development in young children. She said due to the need, parents started bringing homemade toys for kids to have fun while at kindergarten. “These kids are all very special and are fast learners and now we want them to have modern and educational toys that will prepare them for pre-primary and primary school,” she said.ILENI NANDJATO

Omaalala youth to the rescue

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Namibian Sun 2025-04-03

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