Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) on Thursday donated sanitary pads to the value of N. dollars 10 000 to four different charities.
The donation is a joint venture between NAMDIA and an employee at the diamond company, Monica Shapua, who thought it would be a great humanitarian initiative in support of the Namibian girl-child.
Speaking at the handover of this donation, NAMDIA company Secretary & Legal Advisor, Marvel Tjombonde, said NAMDIA, through the NAMDIA Foundation, is delighted to be part of this initiative.
“The NAMDIA Foundation strives to improve the lives of the Namibian people through health, education, and sports,” she said.
Tjombonde noted that through this donation they hope to help increase Namibian young girls’ presence and concentration in school activities in accordance with the pursuit of their dreams.
On her part, Shapua said she wanted to do something different for her birthday this year.
“I didn’t want my friends buying me a gift this year. I am privileged to have what I have. Through this initiative I wanted to give back to those in need,” she said.
She explained that the project is dear to her heart and that this endearment stems from her role as the Chairperson of the Namibia Football Association’s Women Football branch.
“I work closely with girls from all 14 regions with the Galz and Goals project so this initiative is hugely influenced by the work I do with them,” she said.
The four charities for the distribution of the sanitary pads include Combat Combined School, Physically Active Youth, Moria Grace Shelter, and the NFA’s Girls Technical Centre.