Staff Reporter
THE government’s efforts to combat the drought situation in the country received a major boost on 18 June 2025, when Japan and the European Union handed over generous humanitarian support with a combined value of N$32 million towards the nationwide drought relief programme.
The European Union’s grant of N$24.9 million is earmarked to assist 86,000 crisis-affected vulnerable children in Ohangwena, Kunene, Zambezi, Kavango East, and Kavango West with lifesaving health, nutrition, and child protection services.
Photos: Unicef Namibia
Meanwhile, the grant from the Government of Japan, amounting to N$8.1 million, will provide essential health and nutrition supplies to 48,083 people in Kunene, Omusati, Zambezi, and Omaheke.
Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare, who received the donation on behalf of the Namibian government, noted that the donation is a timely intervention that complements government efforts to mitigate the negative effects of the persistent drought on vulnerable communities through the provision of healthcare supplies, commodities, and equipment.
“On behalf of the Namibian Government, I express profound appreciation to yourself, the people of Japan, and the European Union for the additional support. I want to assure you that this support will be extended to the identified vulnerable communities through our great collaboration with the UN System (UNICEF),” said the Prime Minister.
