3,000 elderly people hosted for Christmas lunch

A TOTAL of 3,000 elderly people from Rehoboth and surrounding farms were hosted for the 20th Annual Pre-Christmas Lunch.

The event was attended by Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, who also had the pleasure of meeting a 118-year-old woman, the oldest citizen of Rehoboth.

According to Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, this initiative complements the government’s efforts to provide care and support to the elderly and other vulnerable members of society who need special care.

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila emphasized the importance of fostering a culture of caring within communities.

“It is said that a nation’s civilization is measured not by the level of its economic advancement, but by the way it cares for its vulnerable,” she said.

She further explained that it is in this spirit that the government has adopted a comprehensive welfare program, which includes social grants for the vulnerable, shelters for those requiring special care, and food aid for individuals affected by emergencies or facing hunger.

The Prime Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that no Namibian is left behind in the Namibian House.

“Our development policies are focused on improving the welfare of our communities by driving economic growth with job creation, expanding access to health, housing, water and sanitation, and education, and ensuring that social safety nets reach all those in need, delivering the desired impact,” she said.

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said that the event demonstrates the critical role civil society can play in complementing government efforts to support vulnerable communities.