Africa-Press – Namibia. THE Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre was established in 1996 and has been a beacon of hope for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities at the town.
The centre aims to integrate them back into the community – especially into the workforce and schools.
Some 120 children are dropped off at the centre every morning, where they start their day with breakfast, before heading to eight classrooms for therapy, stimulation, playtime, training and education.
After a second meal later in the day the children are dropped off at home again.
The centre has over the years been trying to generate money through a small bakery, needlework and woodwork products, as well as a garden.
All the products are made by the young adults at the centre.
A few businesses and individuals support the centre occasionally, but Ivo de Gouveia has been helping consistently.
The centre’s executive director, Luzelle Lestrade, says: “Mr De Govueia has been helping the centre consistently for over 20 years. We are grateful.
“His contributions have been critical for the survival of our programme. We have decided to give him a token of our appreciation by presenting him with a table and chair made by the woodwork boys, and a handbag by the girls so he can see what he is supporting.
“His support has been impactful.”
The gifts were received on behalf of De Gouveia by Hubert Mukosho.
The centre is the only one of its kind at Walvis Bay.
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