Kalux teams up with Groot Aub Primary School
AWARD-WINNING musician Kalux is set to host a fundraising show at Groot Aub Primary School on 4 May to raise funds for essential school supplies, such as stationery, school shoes and other necessities, ensuring that every pupil has access to the tools they need to succeed.
Kalux, real name Saggarias Karunga, is known not only for his musical talents, but also for his dedication to social causes. He expressed his deep concern for the plight of students who lack basic supplies.
In an interview with Youth Corner, he emphasised the importance of education, and the need to address the barriers that hinder students’ learning experiences.
“It’s not easy to see pupils go to school without shoes, or witnessing them having to ask for a simple pen in class. Every child deserves the chance to learn in an environment where they have the resources they need to thrive,” he said.
He added that as an artist, he is passionate about education, especially in rural settlements, because they face so many challenges, compared to urban schools.
He wants to be the voice of change for these children. Kalux is optimistic the show will help pupils to take school seriously, and also generate funds to cater to basic educational needs.
The school plans to fence off the sports field they are aspiring to rent out to football teams and other private individuals as a form of fundraising to cater for stationeries and other needs.
To this date, there are still learners who have no school shoes, and winter is fast approaching.
“My hope and dream is for children to become successful in order to change their situations at home. I believe that education is the greatest equity. And I hope to see that at least some of the educational needs will be met through this initiative,” he said.
Groot Aub Primary School is facing challenges due to the economic circumstances of its student families.
The majority of learners come from vulnerable backgrounds of unemployed heads of houses or single parents, leading to struggles in affording basic school supplies like stationery, school uniforms and other necessities.
Despite these obstacles, Charlie Somseb, a language teacher and fundraising coordinator at the school, is determined to raise funds to help pupils at the school.
Somseb added they want to raise awareness about the importance of education, and attract investors to uplift their community.
“We have tried a few times to raise funds for the learners through this initiative, but the support is very weak, and that is why we believe that publicity of this magnitude will be impactful. We ask good Samaritans in Windhoek to step up and invite investors to the settlement so that the local parents can get jobs and assist with educational needs of their children,” he said.