Old Mutual donates shoes, stationery to Swakopmund school

STEP UP … Pupils at Swakopmund Primary School receive new shoes, stationery, and toiletries. In the photo, with some of the beneficiaries are Old Mutual Namibia Short Term Insurance managing director Riaan Swiegelaar, teacher Annemarie Mater, and school headmaster Frikkie Springbok. Photo: Adam Hartman

Old Mutual Namibia on Monday donated over 100 pairs of shoes, stationery, and toiletries to Swakopmund Primary School.

Annemarie Mater, a teacher at the school, highlighted the immense challenges faced by many pupils, who often come from impoverished backgrounds.

“It’s heartbreaking to see children without basic necessities,” she says.

“This donation will make a tangible difference in their lives.”

Old Mutual Namibia Short Term Insurance managing director Riaan Swiegelaar emphasised the company’s commitment to giving back.

“We believe in investing in our communities,” he says.

“By providing these essential items, we hope to contribute to the overall wellbeing of these young learners.”

Mater adds that, “A simple pair of shoes can make a child feel included and valued.”

The school also runs feeding schemes.

“Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to ensuring that no child is left behind,” Mater says.

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