Namibia

In January and February 2009, unusually heavy rains linked to climate change caused severe flooding in northern Namibia, with water levels in the Zambezi River reaching over eight meters. More than 700,000 people were affected, with 40,000 left homeless and in urgent need of assistance. Most homes in the region were damaged or destroyed, more than 200 schools and health clinics were closed, and crops were destroyed over a wide area. In the wake of the flooding, the humanitarian group Caritas Namibia began identifying victims’ needs and distributing aid.

On June 16, Association members from the Johannesburg, South Africa Center traveled to the town of Oshakati, Oshana region, where they learned from government officials that although the flood waters had subsided, many people had lost their crops and possessions. With US$15,000 contributed by Master for this second aid mission of the year, the relief team bought and distributed about 18 tons of food. For the first relief mission, Master had contributed US$10,000 in March 2009. (please refer to News #203 for detailed report.)

The local council was so happy that they insisted on sharing the news of Master’s help and quickly organized a press conference with the local newspaper New Era and a TV crew from the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation. The Oshana region’s Governor Clemens Kashuupulwa also attended. During the conference, our Association members stressed the importance of being vegan to reduce global warming, explaining that Master offers only vegan items to those in need around the world. Afterwards, Governor Kashuupulwa thanked Supreme Master Ching Hai for Her timely help.

Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai
for Flood Relief Work in Namibia

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To view the Humanitarian Relief Activities by the Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her International Association, please visit: http://www.GodsDirectContact.org.tw/humanitarian (The list can be sorted by year, country/region and type of events.)