Namibian San People Begins A New Chapter With Red Cross Seed Distribution
BY: Morning-Star Rosario, Namibia Red Cross Society
It is shortly after noon, and Namibia Red Cross Society staff and volunteers are on a mission: to reach the village of Omatako in western Tsumkwe for seed distribution. Close to 150 San residents await them and more villagers are walking towards the distribution point to receive the seeds they had patiently waited for, since the International Federation of Red Cross Red Crescent Southern Africa food security appeal was launched in late November 2005.
"I am really honored to witness this chapter in our lives evolve. As a San person facing food insecurity, the seed will help us defeat hunger," says San Chief John Arnold of Omatako village proudly.
It is obvious these San people live a life different from the nomadic life they were accustomed to. In Omatako, one can see homes, a primary school, a small clinic, crop fields and even livestock such as goats and cattle. "Yes, we are very happy living like this. Our children get......
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