Rossing Foundation donates to Isak Katali school

The Rössing Foundation over the weekend donated 150 books to Isak Katali Combined School in the Omusati Region's Onesi circuit to promote a reading culture at the school.

According to Rössing's manager for academia in Ondangwa, Lysias Uusiku, the foundation has earmarked a total of 5 328 library books to be donated to various school libraries across the country.

"A reading nation is an empowered nation. The brain gets stimulated, leading to new discoveries," he said.

He added that the Rössing Foundation, being a key stakeholder in education, prides itself on transforming lives through innovation in learning and the value chain.

The donated books include textbooks on various subjects and fiction and non-fiction titles.

The learners beamed with joy at the sight of the books and thanked the foundation for what they termed a great initiative.

Helena Shikongo, a grade seven learner, said the majority of them struggle to communicate in their second language, which is English.

This challenge has a negative impact on their academic performance and the books will help boost their morale to learn and master the language, she said.

“English feels like a difficult subject. But the more we practice, the better we will get at it. We are truly grateful for the donations and we will make sure to make use of them."

Diana Lucas, a grade eight learner, also thanked the Rössing Foundation for the donation.

"We promise to make use of every material donated to our own benefit and that of the school at large. Please continue donating to other schools as well so that you can help in improving the future of a Namibian child."