Gondwana Care Trust's Back-to-School Christmas Bag Project

To truly love is to give without expecting, to offer support and kindness without attachment to the outcome. This philosophy lies at the heart of the Gondwana Care Trust's transformative Back-to-School Christmas Bag Project.

The initiative seamlessly weaves together acts of love from various stakeholders, creating a tapestry of compassion:

• Guests purchase and donate bags from the Gondwana Collection Namibia lodges, extending love to children they may never meet—a selfless act of generosity.
• Namibian companies generously contribute to a project that doesn't bear their name, emphasizing a profound commitment to community well-being.
• International organisations support a local Namibian initiative, showcasing love that transcends geographical boundaries, proving that compassion knows no borders.
• An elderly lady dedicates her days to hand-sewing bags for thousands of children she may never meet—a labour of love that transcends generations.
• Gondwana employees (Gondwanians), trustees, and volunteers invest time and care in sourcing goods, packing bags, and even writing heartfelt notes for unknown children—an expression of love beyond the tangible gifts.
• Gondwana employees (Gondwanians), along with family and friends, personally deliver the bags to local schools, witnessing the sheer joy on children's faces.

While the goods within the Back-to-School Christmas Bags hold a monetary value, the love with which they are given and received is an intangible yet undeniably real force. In societies marred by disparities in wealth and opportunities, love emerges as a potent equalizer.

Unrestricted by culture, race, or religion, love simply needs a connector. The Gondwana Care Trust’s Back-to-School Christmas Bag Project serves as a conduit, connecting people who may not know each other but share boundless love to give and receive.

In a world where differences persist, this project stands as a beacon of unity, fostering connections that transcend boundaries and remind us all of the universal language that binds humanity: love.

Join us in spreading love and making a tangible difference in the lives of Namibian children through the Gondwana Care Trust's Back-to-School Christmas Bag Project by donating a bag.

Author: Quintin Hartung

Photos: Ben van der Walt