Church builds home for blind pensioner in Namibia
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Christ’s Love Ministries in Rundu, Namibia, constructed a one-bedroom house for Theresia Adao, a 66-year-old blind pensioner, after learning she lived in unsafe conditions with her two grandchildren.
Adao receives a monthly pension, but the church discovered her son was using the funds for his own needs instead of supporting her. Members of the church began assisting Adao in 2019 by providing basic necessities and temporary shelter.
The church initiated construction in January, settling Adao’s outstanding N$4,000 water bill and securing approval from the Rundu Town Council before beginning. The new home includes a kitchen, toilet, and shower, designed to improve Adao’s safety and independence given her disability and blindness. During a handover ceremony on Sunday, church leaders and local officials praised the project as an example of community support.
Josef Kamakende, chairperson of the Rundu Town Council management committee, encouraged Adao to see the house as a symbol of hope and belonging, and urged others to follow the church’s example in aiding vulnerable residents. Adao expressed her gratitude for the support, calling it a blessing.
