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Dr Jürgen Reinert took a personal anniversary, his 50th birthday, as an opportunity to support steps for children with donations instead of gifts. The Managing Board of SMA Solar Technology AG had invited 70 guests, 16 of whom were from Namibia and five of whom had travelled all the way from there.

“I was born and raised in Namibia and would like to give something back to the country and its people. After good internet research and discussions with personal contacts in Namibia, I decided on steps for children for my appeal for donations,“ says Dr Jürgen Reinert.

Thanks to the guests who donated, 2.000 € was raised – and with this, steps can make an incredible difference, e.g. at the project site in Otavi by financing the annual salaries of 1,5 preschool teachers, which is something Dr. Reinert is particularly pleased about. His connection to Africa is not only personal, but also professional: SMA Solar Technology AG is a specialist in photovoltaic systems and is thus driving forward the decentralised, digital and renewable energy supply of tomorrow –
also in Africa.

The entire steps team would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to Dr. Reinert and all the guests for this fantastic fundraising campaign.

If you are also interested in combining celebrating and helping, please feel free to contact Simone Damak, Tel. 040 389 027 88

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