The ceremony was very emotional for Debbie as she spoke on behalf of her mother and father.
The Mayor of Ondangwa, Mr. Naftal Amdimba & Debbie Green-O'Brien proudly holding the Canadian and Namibian flags
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Debbie Green-O'Brien & SOS Namibia National Director, Leonard Diergaardt at the sod turning ceremony
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Debbie Green-O'Brien signing the official sod turning shovel
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Debbie expressed how proud she is of her parent’s generosity and how their willingness to help will save the lives of orphaned and abandoned children of the Ondangwa region.
"During my trip to South Africa and Namibia, I was overwhelmed by the poverty and disease that surrounded me but also encouraged knowing what a difference this Village will make. We met delightful children full of life, promise and hope who had not chosen to be orphaned by aids," noted Debbie O'Brien.