Ebenhard Ripunda – Namibia Association of Wheelchair Users
Ebenhard presented at a breakfast in Aug 2019 – the organisation is 18 months old, going downhill, and dead-end frustration.
Connected with Elize Mayne, psychologist, regarding career advice for future studies, and advised him to apply for an internship at FRESH, a faith-based organisation, will receive a small salary next year while gaining mentored experience and enrolled in Theological School.
Connected with The Salvation Army Rotary Club with the British Wheelchair Association to receive 20 wheelchairs as donations, to be repeated yearly with a container of wheelchairs, working with, and not through the Government.
Connected with retired engineer Willem and made 9 videos of gadgets to be used by disabled people at home like a kettle-tipping device. Will present a workshop to unemployed wheelchair users to repair wheelchairs.
Connected with MVA to readdress program of returning people disabled through motor vehicle accidents back to work through trauma treatment and focussed rehabilitation.
