Home | News & Events | U.S. Project Helps Namibian Children in Need The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires Jessica Long (right), listens to the story of Christofina when visiting her home on the outskirts of Oshakati Town in northern Namibia. - Photo: Ralph Höfelein, USAID/Namibia
It is not a hot day, but the sun is striking a bright reflection from the white sandy soils of the village at the outskirts of Oshakati, a town in northern Namibia. Standing by her mother, almost leaning over her lap, is her little daughter. The girl’s feet are pale white from the dust she gathered while playing in the yard, her hair is neatly braided into a long ponytail, displaying the artistry of her mother’s fingers. She is playing with a pair of old scissors, keeping her big bright eyes intensely focused on the visitor to their home.