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UNAM Cares - COVID Response

A Hope) generously
consortium of insurance
companies
(Vaccines
for
supported the UNAM Cares
Mobile Vaccination efforts to aid the
fight against the pandemic.

A grant of N$600 000 was awarded to
UNAM by the consortium of insurance
companies called Vaccines for Hope,
under the stewardship of Namibia Saving
and Investment Association (NaSIA).
the establishment of Covid-19 clinics at 9 of the 12
This financial assistance enables the UNAM Cares campuses across the country.
vaccination campaign to continue with its health
promotion roadshows, social mobilization, and rollout of Professor Kenneth Matengu, UNAM Vice Chancellor,
the Covid-19 Vaccine in nearby towns and remote areas. explained that UNAM Cares was established out of the
understanding that service is an important purpose of a
The consortium of corporates included: FirstRand University.
Namibia, Hollard Namibia, Ninety One, Old Mutual,
Liberty Life, Allan Gray, and Stanlib. “We are really grateful for this grant, and we assure you
that this grant will enable us to contribute to the lives and
The Vice President of the Republic of Namibia in his livelihood of the vulnerable populations. Rest assured that
capacity as the Chancellor of the University of Namibia, His this funding will be spent in the best interest of the vulnerable
Excellency Dr Nangolo Mbumba, lauded the contribution citizens to get vaccinated”, remarked Dr Rachel Freeman,
from Vaccines for Hope, with the money used to execute the UNAM Cares Lead and Senior Lecturer in the Social Work
the Covid-19 vaccination programmes and support Department, in her vote of thanks.
UNAM Cares is committed to serve broader communities and works closely with UNAM staff, students,
schools, vulnerable communities, and multi-sectoral stakeholders to provide a strategic platform for
all UNAM staff, students and partners to lead, plan, and execute various educational community
development projects, which are aligned with our focus areas of – education, health, humanitarian
aid, research, innovation, and promoting healthy environments.
UNAM Cares consists of different Pillars of Care:
• Humanitarian Aid (SDG 1: No Poverty & SDG 2: No Hunger)
• Health Promotion & Education Pillars (SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being and Education (SDG 4:
Quality Education)
• Innovation & Research (SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure)
• Environment (SDG 15: Life on Land)

For more information, please contact:
Dr Rachel Freemann
Email: rfreeman@unam.na
( +264 61 206 3300/+264 81 252 0601

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