Both Grootberg and Hobatere Lodge support various initiatives to achieve further benefits for the local community, in addition to job creation in the area.
A small percentage of the revenues generated by these two businesses, owned by the #Khoadi//Hoas Conservancy, is transferred into a trust fund aimed at assisting access to education for the most disadvantaged children in the area. The trust provides financial support for children whose parents cannot afford tuition fees, boarding school, books, stationery and school uniforms. A committee formed by conservancy members and local teachers decide on an annual basis how to allocate those funds, considering the following:
The total cost of supporting a child enrolled in primary school is N$1 130.00 for a full year:
The total cost of supporting a secondary school student is N$3 150.00 for a full year:
We also plan to renovate and extend Eduard Garoeb Primary School including the kitchen, dormitory and classrooms. An estimated N$1 000 000.00 needs to be raised to complete all the renovations.
If you want to join us in this effort to support the education of the children of #Khoadi//Hoas, you are welcome to donate the equivalent of 1% of your bill (or more, of course). Please feel free to contact the Mn=anager of the Conservancy, with any questions related to the Education Fund or to find out more about how you can get involved to help.