Brainfood, Katutura
The project in the former township of Katutura combats two core problems: malnutrition and the resulting difficult learning conditions for children and young people.
Project Background
The former township of Katutura (loosely translated as “the place where we don’t want to live”), is located on the outskirts of the Namibian capital Windhoek. Around 1960, the capital’s dark-skinned population was systematically forcibly resettled here. Since then, the township has grown into a suburb of about five square kilometers with a population of about 50,000. Although government funds are being invested in infrastructure and educational facilities in Katutura, the situation remains difficult for many families. There is a lack of income, food and access to education. Children and young people often drop out of their education prematurely in order to support their families and work themselves.
Target Group
The primary target group is children and young people from socially disadvantaged families in the former township.
Project Goals
This project focuses on two core problems: Malnutrition and as a result more difficult learning conditions. Many families in Katutura cannot reliably afford food, and some children have to make do with only a slice of bread throughout the day. Not only does their health suffer, but it is often much more difficult for them to concentrate in school and to learn effectively. Their already difficult starting position – even access to education is often unaffordable – suffers further, and they receive little to no support in the state education system.
That’s why Monica Imanga founded the Home Of Good Hope in 2010. The heart of the facility is a food bank, but homework supervision is also part of the project. Several hundred children come every day, but many more could be served if the facility were larger. As a first step, therefore, a second, larger building is urgently needed to provide even more space for eating, learning and playing.
In the long term, Monica would like to have some classrooms of her own so that her charges can learn safely and in peace. A playground and a facility for young mothers are also planned.
What are you supporting
With your support, a second building will be constructed and equipped with a soup kitchen and other facilities.
