Otjinungua M. Primary School, located in the remote mountains of north-west Kunene, continues to grapple with poverty and limited resources, which impact learners from disadvantaged families.

Partnerships involving the Marienfluss Conservancy, Wilderness Safaris and local lodges have helped develop the school, including classrooms and a community hostel built by a Norwegian national. The partnership also provides N$15,000 per term and supports chicken and vegetable projects to improve food security and generate income.

The assistant project manager of Marienfluss Conservancy, Kuvo Rutavi, said chickens were donated to enable the community to produce eggs, some of which are consumed by learners while others are sold to generate income.

Teacher Kambanda Mateus said the school’s 150-chicken project, including 50 chickens donated through the conservancy and Wilderness Safaris, also equips learners with practical agricultural skills.

The initiatives are helping improve learners' welfare, strengthen food security and create better opportunities for children in this remote community.