OPUWO TOWN
Kunene, Namibia, Africa
Churches, Schools, NGOs
CHURCHES
Opuwo has more than 20 churches.
You can choose between the more traditional mainline brands (Catholic, Lutheran, NG ...) or some Charismatic/Pentecostal congregations (Opuwo Christian Community Church, Missionwork church, PPK, Nazarene, Fill the Gap ...) or you may wish to attend the SDA on Saturdays.
SCHOOLS
Two private schools:
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Kunene English Private school - Gr 1-7
Four government schools:
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LP - grade 0 to 7
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Kameru - grade 0 to 7
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Putwavanga - grade 8 to 12
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Mureti - grade 8 to 12
NGOs
Red Cross - office closed at the moment but they do special projects during drought, cholera outbreaks, etc.
OCS Kindergarten project - Opuwo Christian School and ABBA Guesthouse are supporting 15 villages with starting and operating preschools - training (with Amos Meerkat Schools), providing curriculum and material and assisting villagers to construct classrooms. Contact Pieter de Villiers ehc@iway.na if you want to visit or support these kindergartens.