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It's getting colder again in Namibia - but summer has started here and with it the travel season. For Namibia, however, autumn or spring is a good opportunity to get to know the country in all its facets - and of course our local facilities in person. As a little travel inspiration, we have put together a few impressions of the steps board's project trip in the spring - this year we also went to Zimbabwe.
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In this issue you will also read about great support campaigns for steps, and at the end you will find a prize that we won. Look forward to it!
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And while we dream of traveling here, our children are freezing in Namibia. This year, we have also distributed warm blankets and clothing in the hope that this will help them survive the winter better.
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Thank you for your interest in our work on site and for reading our articles. It means a lot to us to know that you are on our side.
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❄️ Winter arrives in Namibia
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With the onset of winter in Namibia, we have started distributing warm blankets and winter clothing to our steps children and young people. The huts are very cold at night and lack insulation or a sufficiently thick mattress and blankets. Our priority is to ensure that they are warm and protected during this cold season.
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With only 19 € you can now donate a blanket and give warmth! Support us in helping the disadvantaged children during this cold Namibian season.
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Your donation makes a big difference in the lives of those who urgently need warmth.
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Here you can see the steps team at the locations handing out blankets and warm clothing.
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Step into self-employment after more than 10 years
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Our carpentry workshop in Gobabis has been an income-generating step for over 10 years. Toys, kitchens and school furniture for our steps facilities, solar ovens, benches, chairs and tables were manufactured there. A year ago we encouraged our carpenters to take the step into self-employment, provided them with training in marketing and ...
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5 highlights of the project trip through Namibia and Zimbabwe
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In spring, i.e. in the Namibian autumn, it was time again - foundation founder Michael Hoppe and board member Andreas Roß went on a project trip to Namibia together and spent a good two weeks taking part in team meetings, visiting the steps facilities and working with the respective site management and the ...
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Travel recommendation from Sophie Allerkamp
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In March 2024, I had the opportunity to visit all of steps for children's projects in Namibia as part of a 10-day project trip. I accompanied foundation founder Dr. Michael Hoppe and Board member Andreas Roß, and got to know not only the various educational institutions personally, but also the committed project managers who put their heart and soul into the steps ...
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Hamburg school children from the school at the Gartenstadt become guardian angels
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🏃♂️🏃♀️ Primary school children from the Schule an der Gartenstadt in Hamburg raised almost five-figure donations for steps Guardian Angel Children in Okakarara.
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Dear students of the second and fourth grades, dear teachers, dear Mr. Fink, we would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this charity run, also on behalf of the Guardian Angel children in Namibia, and for every kilometer run!
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Here you can find other schools that have committed to steps:
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Help the steps children in Namibia by enjoying wine
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We were once again able to participate with an information stand at the Pütter gastronomy wine fair in the Anglo-German Club on the Alster in Hamburg.
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Dear Mr Pütter, we would like to thank you very much for your commitment and that of your guests and for this renewed, great opportunity to make our efforts in Namibia for children and young people from the poorest backgrounds better known.
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It starts in July - 520 kilometers and 17.215 meters of altitude in 7 days, Ronny Staps and Markus Kaiser will support steps for children in a sporting way - with self-made steps jerseys and a lot of fun. The team tells you what the two are planning and how they are taking steps to the Alps in an interview - which can be found on our website.
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Here you can find further actions that you have initiated for steps:
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Do you also have an action idea for steps?
We are happy to hear about it!
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This year, several supporters have already inspired us with a variety of different activities. We are always delighted when you implement your own ideas and activities and are happy to support us with materials or presentations.
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Help together and organize fundraising campaigns
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🍰🎈"I'm celebrating a milestone birthday soon and instead of gifts I would like a donation for steps for children. Can I set up my own fundraiser with you?"
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We have been receiving these or similar questions more frequently recently. We are often asked where our fundraising function on Facebook and Instagram is... the short answer: There is no...
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Start your own fundraiser here:
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steps is the winner
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steps is the winner of the German Award for Sustainability Projects in the category Equal opportunities goes to steps for children in 2024! At a major awards ceremony on June 11, 2024, 342 companies and NGOs out of 70 applicants were awarded the German Award for Sustainability Projects. Dr. Michael Hoppe, founder and chairman of the board of the foundation, accepted the award in Berlin...
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Click here for the English version:
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT!
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The steps for children foundation was founded in Hamburg in 2005 by Dr. Founded by Michael Hoppe. She now works at eight locations in Namibia and Zimbabwe, where she is committed to improving educational opportunities for girls and boys from the slums. Over 2.000 children can take part in education every day at steps and the partner projects and eat a warm meal.
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Hamburger Sparkasse
IBAN: DE44 2005 0550 1238 1497 26
BIC: HASPDEHHXXX
PayPal: paypal@stepsforchildren.de
or www.stepsforchildren.de
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Donations to the steps for children foundation can be claimed in full against income tax. You will automatically receive a certificate in the month following receipt of the donation.
With kind regards
Michael Hoppe
(CEO)
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Steps for children foundation
Bramfelder Str. 77
22305 Hamburg
T +49 (0) 40 389 027 - 88
F +49 (0) 40 389 042 - 86
info@stepsforchildren.de
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Editors:
Marie Schnaidt
Responsible for contents:
dr Michael Hoppe
Photos: © steps for children, unless otherwise noted
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