So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim Your might to another generation, Your power to all those to come.
Ps 71:18
About Us
His House Care Center
is a non-profit organization that was opened in 2005.
This establishment came into existence when a dire need for 24-hour care for under-privileged and elderly people was identified. His House currently provides a home for 22 residents, with others on the waiting list. One of our residents, is a teenage disabled boy who was legally removed from his parents and could not be placed into foster care. Of the 22 residents, approximately one third cannot pay for their accommodation and need to be subsidized.
To make ends meet, we rely on sponsorship from local businesses and private individuals. In addition, the His House team hosts many annual fund-raising events such as a second-hand sales, a Tri-Sport Event and food stalls at different events. We are very grateful for the generosity of people in the community.
An additional vision for opening the frail care center, was to create job opportunities in the community and to train local people as care givers. His House works in association with medical doctors, Sister Aletta Walters, as well as a physiotherapist and an occupational therapist. These specialists educate and train the staff members on a regular basis. There are currently 22 staff members employed by His House.
As the waiting list of individuals in need of full-time care continues to increase, we are endeavoring to meet this need by seeking additional funds in order to buy an adjacent house.
Being a non-profit organization, we value the input of our volunteers: People who take time to sit and talk, listen, encourage and help wherever - and whenever - they are needed. These volunteers become like an extended family and are involved in the His House Care Center to varying degrees.
We Provide
Accommodation in the frail care center
- Double Room with en-suite
- Single Room with en-suite
Assisted living
- Single Room / flat
Respite care
Consultations regarding care of the elderly
Rental of hospital beds, wheelchairs and other assistive devices
HANDING OVER THE REINS
Since the establishment of His House in 2005, Andrea Bertelsmann, along with husband, Dr. Gustav Bertelsmann, has taken the lead in the caring and managing of this facility.
After 11 years, they have handed over this very successful facility to the capable team running His House at the moment.
OUR VISION
To provide affordable, quality, 24 hour care for the elderly, needy and vulnerable people in a loving, homely and Christian environment
OUR MISSION
- To create a homely and loving environment where the elderly and vulnerable are well cared for and treated with the respect and dignity, due to them as individuals;
- To provide the best possible care for the elderly by complying with the local authority guidelines of health and safety;
- To assist family members with the care of their frail loved ones, by providing quality care in their homes;
- To train and provide work for suitable Namibian citizens. We train and evaluate staff regularly and work in association with professional nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers;
- To fulfill our mandate to God to care for those unable to care for themselves. To trust and praise our Lord Jesus Christ!