MTC Care donated ten wheelchairs valued at N$80 000 to the National Disability Council of Namibia (NDCN), supporting improved mobility and independence for persons with disabilities.
The 10 beneficiaries are from different regions across the country, expanding the communities reached through this initiative.
MTC Care is an employee-driven initiative through which staff members contribute monthly towards social causes across Namibia, reinforcing MTC’s commitment to inclusive and community-centred development.
The donation forms part of the NDCN Community Assistive Device Drive, a national programme aimed at collecting and distributing assistive devices and protective equipment to persons with disabilities across the country.
Welcoming partners and stakeholders, Mr. Lawreance Kaimu, Chairperson of the NDCN Research and Development Committee, commended MTC and Rössing Foundation for their commitment to inclusion, empowerment, and sustainable livelihoods.
“Today’s contribution will have a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of the beneficiaries,” he said, adding that the handover reflects the strength of collaboration rooted in dignity, opportunity, and social progress.
He noted that the assistive devices will enhance mobility and livelihood participation, while the entrepreneurship equipment provided will serve as a foundation for economic self-reliance.
Speaking at the event, MTC Chief Brand, Marketing, Communications, and Sustainability Officer, Tim Ekandjo, called for a shift from once-off support to sustained collaboration. He encouraged the Rössing Foundation to consider making the donation an annual commitment to five beneficiaries, while similarly challenging MTC Care ambassadors to commit to donating ten wheelchairs annually.
Ekandjo further urged closer coordination with NDCN through structured engagement and shared planning, noting that long-term partnerships enable more meaningful and sustainable impact.
Representing the Rössing Foundation, Mr Nangombe Florian, Education Coordinator, said the initiative reflects a commitment to dignity, resilience, and the belief that every Namibian deserves a fair opportunity to thrive.
He explained that the Foundation’s work is guided by strategic pillars focused on people and culture, operational excellence, financial stewardship, and the transformation of lives through education, infrastructure repurposing, sustainable livelihoods, and partnerships.
As part of the initiative, seed funding totalling N$100 000 was provided to five women entrepreneurs living with disabilities, with each beneficiary receiving equipment and materials valued at N$20 000 to support income-generating activities.
Accepting the donation, Mr Charli Matengu, Chairperson of the NDCN Board, said the initiative demonstrates a shared commitment to reducing dependency and advancing independence.
“These assistive devices remove barriers and enable greater participation in education, employment, and community life,” he said, adding that such partnerships show how collective action can meaningfully transform lives.
NDCN Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Angelique Philander, welcomed the prospect of making the assistive device drive an annual programme, noting that sustained collaboration with MTC Care would further strengthen efforts to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities nationwide.
In the photo: Mr Tim Ekandjo, Mr Charli Matengu, and some beneficiaries.
