Since the end of 2017, Bridge of Hope has been a project partner of steps for children in Rehoboth, and we are delighted to look back on our first year together:

Thanks to generous donations, together with the Trust steps for children we were able to purchase the property on which the school was built 4 years ago. Many thanks to everyone who made this possible! The school is still owned by its founder, Melverine Bock (Milly), with whom we have concluded a lease agreement.
	Furthermore, the Reiner Meutsch Stiftung FLY & HELP thankfully financed a new building with two classrooms. This gives the project's 160 children more space to learn and play in the crèche, kindergarten and preschool.
Milly, coordinator of Bridge of Hope, exceeded our expectations: instead of the agreed 10 orphans, Milly even managed to make it possible for 30 orphans to be admitted to the kindergarten. 80% of the children at Bridge of Hope are so-called “self-payers”. This enables the school fees for the orphans to be financed, while also covering the lease payments to steps for children.

We value Milly as a very reliable and trustworthy partner, with a feeling for the needs of the people in Namibia. She is not only the good spirit of Bridge of Hope – Milly has also been looking after our partner projects for many years Heart for the Children and Otto Gamseb in Rehoboth. She impresses with her structured way of working and her ability to steer all projects safely through difficult waters.

Further expansion is planned for 2019:

• For the first time, Bridge of Hope is also providing 9 disadvantaged and especially talented children with support through our Guardian Angel Programme!
• Construction of a community kitchen has also already begun for the children and staff of the project. In the future, this extension could even provide children outside the project with lunch.

Construction has already begun and is being financed by the Rotary Club Hamburg – Haake. Many thanks!

Help us equip the kitchen!

In total, we need €2,150 for the equipment of a fully functional kitchen:

500 € costs a freezer

370 € a refrigerator

220 € plates

160 € cutlery

470 € cups and mugs

430 € pots and bowls