Japan, EU donate N$32m in aid to Namibia
Govt pleased with international drought relief support
The EU grant targets 86 000 children in several regions, while Japan's contribution will provide much-needed health and nutrition aid to nearly 50 000 Namibians.
Namibia’s ongoing drought relief efforts received a significant boost with a N$32 million combined donation in humanitarian aid by Japan and the European Union in support of vulnerable communities.
The donation, presented during an official handover ceremony recently, includes a N$24.9 million EU grant aimed at reaching over 86 000 crisis-affected children in the Ohangwena, Kunene, Zambezi, Kavango East and Kavango West regions.
The support will be channelled into lifesaving health, nutrition and child protection services.
Meanwhile, Japan contributed an additional N$8.1 million to provide essential health and nutrition supplies to 48 083 people in the regions of Kunene, Omusati, Zambezi and Omaheke.
Targeted communities
Receiving the donation on behalf of the Namibian government, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare described the support as a “timely intervention” that complements ongoing national drought mitigation programmes.
“On behalf of the Namibian government, I express profound appreciation to yourself, the people of Japan, and the European Union for the additional support,” Ngurare said.
“I want to assure you that this support will be extended to the identified vulnerable communities through our great collaboration with the UN system (Unicef).”
Ngurare further emphasised the critical role of international partnerships in addressing the humanitarian impact of persistent drought conditions, which continue to strain communities and public resources nationwide.
The funding is expected to be rolled out in close coordination with Unicef and regional authorities to ensure swift and targeted assistance to those most in need.
The donation, presented during an official handover ceremony recently, includes a N$24.9 million EU grant aimed at reaching over 86 000 crisis-affected children in the Ohangwena, Kunene, Zambezi, Kavango East and Kavango West regions.
The support will be channelled into lifesaving health, nutrition and child protection services.
Meanwhile, Japan contributed an additional N$8.1 million to provide essential health and nutrition supplies to 48 083 people in the regions of Kunene, Omusati, Zambezi and Omaheke.
Targeted communities
Receiving the donation on behalf of the Namibian government, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare described the support as a “timely intervention” that complements ongoing national drought mitigation programmes.
“On behalf of the Namibian government, I express profound appreciation to yourself, the people of Japan, and the European Union for the additional support,” Ngurare said.
“I want to assure you that this support will be extended to the identified vulnerable communities through our great collaboration with the UN system (Unicef).”
Ngurare further emphasised the critical role of international partnerships in addressing the humanitarian impact of persistent drought conditions, which continue to strain communities and public resources nationwide.
The funding is expected to be rolled out in close coordination with Unicef and regional authorities to ensure swift and targeted assistance to those most in need.
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