Foundation Curatorship

Andreas Thümmler has been an early supporter and fund- raiser for steps for children since 2006. He supported Dr. Hoppe's effort in building up the foundation and has led several well known internet founders to steps for children's first location in Okakahara, Namibia and acquired them as significant donors and supporters.

Andreas' network is particularly strong in the German speaking regions. His firm Corporate Finance Partners also hosts and sponsors the steps for children office in hamburg since april 2010.

Philipp Hartmann has been supporting steps for children both privately, as well as in his position as manager of guenstiger.de since the end of 2008.

Aiming to find sponsors and projects in Asia, he actively supports the foundation through his ideas and contacts.

Matthias Hunecke is supporting steps for children since mid-2010. He's not only supporting us privately but also with his company Brille24.de.

With "Night of the Profs" he has celebrated with the largest student party in 2010 for steps for children in Oldenburg. The party is enjoyed by students as well as professors. It has created a forum where Dr. Hoppe could draw the attention to present and future projects.