Three pupils from Morrison and Dagbreek Special Schools in Windhoek received brand-new electric wheelchairs last week, through a donation from Tweyapo Fishing Company.
The wheelchairs, worth more than N$120 000, were handed over during a ceremony at Morrison Special School in Khomasdal.
This is the first time either school has received electric wheelchairs – an important step forward for the learners who rely on them for mobility.
Paul du Plessis, the principal of Dagbreek Special School said at the event:
“Our learners spend most of their lives in wheelchairs. For them, it’s not just about getting from one place to another – it’s their bed, their home, and their world. These electric chairs will truly change their lives,” du Plessis said.
The donation is part of Tweyapo Fishing’s community investment programme. Thandi Gaoses, director of Tweyapo Fishing Company, said: “No child should be left behind because of physical barriers. These chairs are not just about movement – they represent freedom, confidence and equal opportunity.”
For many families, the new wheelchairs bring both relief and hope.
Christophine Alves, whose son Danny received one of the chairs, said: “We used to carry Danny from one room to the other. Now he can move on his own. It’s a big step forward for us.”
Another parent, Christine Likuwa, described the wheelchairs as “their new legs.” She added: “I’m so thankful. It’s not just a chair, it’s independence.”