Maria David
THE government of Qatar has donated a consignment of 58,000 boxes of food to the Governor of the Erongo Region, Neville Andre Itope, to support drought relief efforts. The food parcels were handed over on Tuesday at the port of Walvis Bay in the Erongo Region.
This is the second donation of its kind from Qatar, following the first batch received at Hosea Kutako International Airport in June.
Itope said that the food parcels will be distributed directly to drought-affected communities in the Erongo, Otjozondjupa, //Kharas, and Hardap Regions. “Today’s donation from the State of Qatar is not just a gift of food items; it is an act of solidarity and compassion. It serves as a beacon of hope for families who have been battling the harsh realities of hunger and deprivation,” he said.
Further, Itope said that the donation is not only timely but also reaffirms the importance of international cooperation and the enduring friendship between Namibia and Qatar. It will undoubtedly provide immediate relief to the most vulnerable and help alleviate the severe challenges communities are experiencing due to the prolonged drought.
The donation was handed over by Yousef Al Mulla, the Qatari Head of Disaster and Emergency Response.
