Dear supporters and friends and benefactors, thanks to your wonderful support we can do a lot in Namibia despite the drought and hunger crisis—and together with you we can make education and healthy nutrition possible. The smiles of the children and young people at steps say it all: they come from the trust and well-being that you create through your support. In 2024, we
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A lively general meeting – take a look here The Steps for Children e.V. support association invited members to its annual general meeting on 3 December 2024. Over 60 attendees, both in person and online, helped make for a lively evening and stimulating conversations. We recorded the event’s contributions for you to watch at your convenience, so that those who
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Tackling the food crisis in Namibia - with the expansion and construction of new soup kitchens This year, Namibia has been hit particularly hard by the drought - but there have also been repeated crises in previous years, such as the global coronavirus pandemic, which has lasted for almost two years, global increases in energy and food prices, prolonged periods of drought and
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Invitation for steps and Namibia enthusiasts! We would like to invite you most warmly to the general meeting of the Steps for Children e.V. support association. Join us as we present the latest developments and news from steps. This evening is a great opportunity to get to know our work on the ground, make connections with other Namibia and steps enthusiasts, and meet like-minded people. Date:3.
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Zimbabwe is a poor country and ranks 108th out of 127 countries in the 2024 Global Hunger Index. Almost a third of children under the age of 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition. In 2024, the global price, energy and food crises in Zimbabwe contributed to an inflation rate of as much as 635.3 %. Access to education and nutrition is thus once again
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When dreams become tangible In the informal settlements of Namibia, only a few people have the opportunity to actually live their dreams – they rarely become reality. The steps for children Foundation Switzerland is committed to enabling children from financially disadvantaged families to access education. This gives them the chance to break out of the cycle of poverty
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Promoting good sleep for healthy development through mattresses Age-appropriate development requires more than just nutrition and education - healthy sleep is also needed to enable children to be awake and alert in kindergarten and school. There are rarely beds in the dwellings of the informal settlements. Several members of the family often share the
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Active with fresh ideas as an intern Hey! My name is Anika Syrzisko and I was lucky enough to stumble across an internship advert from the steps for children foundation at the Leuphana Career Fair just in time for the completion of my bachelor's degree (Cultural Studies, Political Science)! I've been working for steps for a month and a half now and I'm looking forward to sharing my internship experience with you.
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Amandus in Namibia Get to know Amandus and why he decided to come to Okakarara and do his voluntary social year here. He takes us into the steps world on site and reports on his activities and experiences that have touched him. 1. introduce yourself briefly and meaningfully. My name
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Elisa in Namibia Elisa gives us an insight into her experience so far at steps for children, but also in Namibia. She talks about conversations that have impressed her, about experiences of the first two months that she would not want to miss and tells us what she is grateful for. Who are you? Hey, my name is Elisa, I am
