Namibia’s National Cleaning Day, observed annually on September 20th to coincide with World Cleanup Day, is a call to citizens to take responsibility for the environment and contribute to a cleaner, healthier nation.
On Saturday, 20 September, members of the Anglican Student Society (ANSOC) from Windhoek, together with their regional chaplain, Ven. Joseph Hanghome responded to this call by actively participating in clean-up activities at Okuryangava Anglican Church, part of the mission station of St. Michael’s Anglican Parish, Katutura.
While the ANSCO on campus in Ongwediva went to clean up the surrounding area of St. Patrick Anglican Parish in Ongwediva. In Eenhana, the youth from St. Martin’s Parish joined hands with their wider community to clean up their town.
The day was not only about collecting waste but also about sowing hope for the future. As part of their activities, the ANSOC members planted trees at Okuryangava Churches, with the vision of continuing this initiative to heal the land, provide shade, fruit and contribute to a cooler and healthier environment for the community.
By Ven. Joseph Hanghome.
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