The VGK Church soup kitchen in Keetmanshoop has been serving warm meals to about 500 school learners and community members since 2015.

The ELCIN Rehabilitation Centre in Oniipa has been presented with a vehicle, donated by Indongo Toyota in partnership with the Office of the President.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi said the vehicle would improve access to healthcare facilities and enhance service delivery at the rehabilitation centre. 

Beki-Kumata and its partner Castrobros have handed over cheques of N$500,000 to three charities and social groups.

These are Kavango East's Cocoma Primary School, Project Never Walk Alone and SOS Children's Villages Namibia. 

The launch of the B.A.B.Y Book and Wellness Centre has brought renewed attention to the realities of sexual abuse and the importance of healing from trauma.

Founder and author Magdalena Shaalukeni says the initiative was born from her own journey of healing and the need to transform pain into purpose.

A Nairobi beauty salon is giving cancer patients a moment of confidence, comfort and hope as it offers free wigs and makeovers to those coping with chemotherapy-related hair loss.

Salon owner Diana Akech and her team fit wigs, style hair and apply makeup for cancer survivors.

In a continued effort to help address malnutrition in the Omaheke Region, employees of the Namibia Revenue Agency known as the "NamRA Stars" joined hands to support vulnerable children in the region.

Driven by her passion for helping children, Windhoek resident Tilla Isaacs has dedicated herself to ensuring that children in need receive nutritious meals.

Swakopmund resident Maria Bloodstaan, who has used her hands to heal aching bodies and comfort struggling community members for the past 50 years, is seeking help to procure a massage table.

Currently, the 60-year-old Bloodstaan uses her bed to treat clients.

Members of the National Council expressed concern over the shortage of social workers in the country, saying it contributes to growing numbers of mentally and emotionally distressed people in communities.

The Gainachas Development Cooperative has continued its long-standing tradition of supporting rural livestock farmers by handing over three goats to 20 of its members.

Rural farmers from the Berseba constituency founded the group 17 years ago, and it currently boasts 43 members.