Pupkewitz Toyota warms Havana School

On 4 July, Pupkewitz Toyota, accompanied by Valerie Tjirimuje from the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, handed over a donation of the ‘Future in a blanket’, sister project of the ‘Future in a bag’ initiative to the Havana Project Secondary School in Windhoek.

During the event 120 learners each received a blanket and a pair of socks, to keep them warm.

Pupkewitz Toyota employees, accompanied by officials and players from the Namibia Rugby Union, have dedicated their time by volunteering to personally hand over the blankets at the school nominated by the directorate of education.

Pupkewitz Toyota employees as well as the rugby delegation described the experience as extremely humbling. Although a small gift - a blanket and a pair of socks - it was inspiring to see the joy, gratitude and pride on the faces of the learners.

Pupkewitz Toyota sells its products and services to its valued customers in Namibia - activities that enable the company to generate profits with which its employees are paid and developed. Thus far with our main project, ‘Future in a bag’, Pupkewitz Toyota donated in excess 2 750 school bags and 260 blankets to child in need.

The project not only emphasises the importance of a balanced educational environment, but the need to ensure these children’s warmth at school.

Innocent Mweti, principal of the Havana Project Secondary School, said they value the fact that an effort was made and he feels honoured that their school is one of those chosen for these gifts.

Anton Westraadt, dealer principal of Pupkewitz Toyota, encouraged the learners and reminded them to also give back one day when they are older and able to.

“We should continue the spirit of giving back to the community when we are in the positon to do so and it is only through education that we are able to achieve that,” he said.