Long distances often prevent families in Kunene's remote communities from accessing essential government services. 

The Kunene River Mouth outreach programme is helping close this gap by bringing vital assistance directly to residents.

The Ministries of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security and Gender Equality and Child Welfare provided civil registration and social protection services to vulnerable communities.

Senior Administrative Officer Ablonia Hinyengelwa highlighted the importance of reaching underserved areas.

"We are here to give birth certificates for children 0-7 years and also to identify areas that need outreach and home affairs services to come closer to them."

A resident at Otjivero, Kavepundirue Tjiundiro, appreciated the assistance after receiving her child's birth certificate.

"I wanted the birth certificate of my child, and I got it. I say thanks to the government."

The Administrative Officer in the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Wilemina Tjaritje emphasised the ministry's focus on vulnerable groups.

"To register old people, orphans and kids or disabled people."

A concerned parent at Otjavaya, Undjinjingota Ngumbi, also sought assistance for her child whose health condition requires special care. 

"I brought the child, whose name is Uapeua. The child is sick and gets seizures, so it has affected his mental capacity. That's the reason why I am holding him. I am afraid he will go under the cars."

The initiative underscores the importance of taking essential services closer to the grassroots level in remote areas.