Kemue has been a Schutzengel child at steps for children in Okakarara since 2013. And now, thanks to a passion at which she excels, she has made it to Windhoek. She now lives here – why exactly, how she spends her everyday life and what she misses most? She answered those questions here.

Dear Kemue, you have moved from Okakarara to Windhoek. Since when have you been living in the Namibian capital, and what is life like there for you?

I moved to Windhoek in January and live here in a hostel.
Note: The school is called Ella Du Plessis; the hostel is the school's own overnight accommodation on site.

Why did you move?

I moved here to Windhoek so that I could improve at netball, a sport I am talented at.

What do you like and dislike about the capital?

It is a beautiful city; there is a lot to discover and many different places to see. But I do not like having to live in a hostel and my parents living so far away. I cannot do anything about it right now, but it is okay.

Tell us a little about yourself – what makes you happy?

I really miss steps and my friends. I am happiest when I am with my parents and when I play netball.

I grew up with 4 siblings in Okakarara.

What do you miss most at the moment?

I miss the sense of togetherness we share at steps. We grew up together like siblings, we like each other and were there for one another, looking after each other. I especially miss the afternoon lessons, which were always very helpful. We could do our homework there – really helpful.

What do you do in your free time?

I love watching netball matches on Youtube and I like reading books.

v.l. Kemue on the way to training, Kemue 2018 in Okakarara at steps for children

What does your daily routine usually look like?

In the morning, I wake up at 5 and go to school – it runs until 12.30. Then I have lunch.
At 14.30 I go to netball training, which always lasts until 18.30.
From 19 – 21 I study and do my homework.
And at 22.30 in the evening I go to bed.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I would like to study and become a nurse.

What does steps mean to you?

steps is very important to me because the organisation has helped me get this far. And I don't know how I can thank steps – for everything: all the teachers who were always there for me, tried to encourage me to study and motivated me to have a better future. I will do my best and study hard so that I can receive training in the future. I love steps. Thank you, Sonja (Sonja Schneider-Waterberg, project manager at steps for children in Okakarara), you are the best of all; we are incredibly grateful for the love and care you give us children.

Dear Kemue, we – and the steps community –  thank you for your answers and wish you a bright future. With your talent for netball and your dream of studying, maybe we can see you play some day! 

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