Maria David
THE Oshana Police Women’s Network raised over N$60 000 for assisting vulnerable people in the region.
Oshana women network unit was established after the launch of men and women network was the introduction in the region.
The network aims to actively promote women’s roles in the force and foster an inclusive dialogue around female participation, leadership, empowerment and freedom from discs in a sector often dominated by men.
According to Station Commander of Ondangwa Inspector Reginah Silinda, the network is aimed at empowering women to combat crime and lead operations within the region.
“We do this to advocate for career opportunities in all capacity,” she said.
Silinda emphasised that the funds generated will be used to help vulnerable people in the community.
Last year, the Namibian Police’s Oshana Women’s Network joined the rest of the country to give aid to Angolan nationals who were camping at Etunda in the Elcin centre near Ruacana.
The team was led by now retired Commissioner Rauha Amwele, said the women’s network.
The group donated bags of maize meal, mahangu grain, mahangu meal, beans, cooking oil, body soap, snacks, rice, macaroni, masks, blankets, sanitary pads and other items worth over N$100 000.
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