Medscheme Namibia donates big to Regain Trust

Medscheme Namibia has sponsored­ an amount of N$150 000 to Regain Trust which will assist Namibians that have been affected by Gender Based Violence (GBV).

Regain Trust is a non-profit organisation that offers free psychological therapy for survivors of abuse and rape. The donation from Medscheme Namibia will be used towards paying the salaries of social workers at Regain Trust.

Saskia Breuer, Director of Regain Trust, welcomed the sponsorship.

“We envision a world where gender-based violence is unacceptable; where perpetrators are held accountable, and victims receive the compassion, support and justice they deserve. Our mission is to create zero tolerance of gender based violence in Namibia.

“We would like to thank Medscheme Namibia for this sponsorship that will allow us to assist those in need of these essential services,” Breuer added.

Medscheme Namibia Fund Manager Ronald Skolnic said the medical ­administrator is committed to offering ­opportunities of assistance to ­Namibians affected by gender based violence.

“We recognise the serious effects of gender based violence on our country and have heeded the call to be part of providing support to those affected by such circumstances,” he added.

In addition to the sponsorship, NHP has also launched a Gender Based ­Violence programme as part of their new benefits for 2017 where NHP members affected by gender based violence and in need of assistance can contact the NHP hotline at Regain Trust at 081 776 3677 for access to counsellors who will be able to provide them support.