When one hears the word hero, names from the Namibian's liberation struggle quickly come to mind.

However, for some Namibians, their heroes are not found in history books or on monuments but at home, in places where sacrifices, love and courage are part of everyday life.

Thirty years after Namibia's historic success at the 1996 Olympic Games, the Bank of Namibia has completed a tribute decades in the making. 

Residents in the south share their views on the legacy of freedom, the evolution of rural development, and the dreams of the "Born-Free" generation,

NBC reporter Charmaine Boois compiled this special package on what Heroes' Day means to the south of the country.

As Namibia prepares to commemorate Heroes Day, questions are being raised about why fewer young people appear to participate in national commemorations.

Experts say the problem may be rooted in how history is taught and how these events are presented to younger generations.

For many children, a home is more than just a place to live – it is where they find love, belonging and hope.