Wilderness Namibia supports drought relief
The regional relief initiative will also see the distribution of food parcels across various communities in Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Photo Wilderness
Wilderness Namibia initiated a Drought Relief Nutrition Programme which between November 2024 and January this year helped 2 160 people gain access to much-needed food.
According to Wilderness, eight of the communities most affected by drought were assisted by delivering over 1 200 food parcels.
Wilderness Namibia Managing Director Alex Henderson said that for three decades they have had positive interactions with these communities.
“Investment in their wellbeing is critical for preserving wildlife and wild areas. We are thankful for the N$892 000 donation from the Michael and Karen Stone Family Foundation as it aids us in addressing the crucial food insufficiency issue among our partners within the conservancies, such as Doro !Nawas, Ehi Rovipuka Torra, Sesfontein, and Marienfluss, as well as communities in Rietoog and Mariental.”
Wilderness said that the drought’s impact is devastating for people, livestock and wildlife alike.
Impact manager Agnes Tjirare-Kerii said that towns are having a very hard time, and in some places, there is absolutely no water. “The lack of rain leads to failed crops and mass livestock mortality. Our food aid programme is just one of the many initiatives we are pursuing to assist people who are suffering until the arrival of significant rains.”
To ensure that every food parcel optimised nutrition, Wilderness Namibia consulted with community leaders.
On average, each parcel delivered can sustain a family of four for a month and included essentials like cooking oil, sugar, maize and rice.
Wilderness also expanded the programme to provide drought-relief nutrition in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, providing support to over 15,000 people through the delivery of approximately 8,000 emergency food parcels by January this year.
“In these difficult times, Wilderness Namibia is continuously making an effort to create change in the communities that are in need. They believe that together they can weather the conditions and come out stronger than before."
Wilderness Namibia initiated a Drought Relief Nutrition Programme which between November 2024 and January this year helped 2 160 people gain access to much-needed food.
According to Wilderness, eight of the communities most affected by drought were assisted by delivering over 1 200 food parcels.
Wilderness Namibia Managing Director Alex Henderson said that for three decades they have had positive interactions with these communities.
“Investment in their wellbeing is critical for preserving wildlife and wild areas. We are thankful for the N$892 000 donation from the Michael and Karen Stone Family Foundation as it aids us in addressing the crucial food insufficiency issue among our partners within the conservancies, such as Doro !Nawas, Ehi Rovipuka Torra, Sesfontein, and Marienfluss, as well as communities in Rietoog and Mariental.”
Wilderness said that the drought’s impact is devastating for people, livestock and wildlife alike.
Impact manager Agnes Tjirare-Kerii said that towns are having a very hard time, and in some places, there is absolutely no water. “The lack of rain leads to failed crops and mass livestock mortality. Our food aid programme is just one of the many initiatives we are pursuing to assist people who are suffering until the arrival of significant rains.”
To ensure that every food parcel optimised nutrition, Wilderness Namibia consulted with community leaders.
On average, each parcel delivered can sustain a family of four for a month and included essentials like cooking oil, sugar, maize and rice.
Wilderness also expanded the programme to provide drought-relief nutrition in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, providing support to over 15,000 people through the delivery of approximately 8,000 emergency food parcels by January this year.
“In these difficult times, Wilderness Namibia is continuously making an effort to create change in the communities that are in need. They believe that together they can weather the conditions and come out stronger than before."
