Namibia

Chief Ralekhudu Enterprise

Introduction

At Chief Ralekhudu Enterprise, we are committed to empowering women, persons with disabilities, youth, and rural communities by providing specialized training in wheelchair repair, maintenance, servicing, and refurbishment. Our mission is to improve mobility access while fostering entrepreneurship and self-sufficiency among marginalized groups.

The Problem:

• Millions of people with disabilities lack access to affordable and reliable wheelchair repair services, limiting their mobility and independence.
• In rural and underserved areas, the shortage of trained

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