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The Jones family in Okakarara

Seit 2014 übersetzt Idwal Jones deutsche Texte für steps for children ins Englische und hat viel über die Aktivitäten von steps gelesen. Letztes Jahr haben er, seine Frau Gabriele und seine Tochter Lisa sich dazu entschieden, in Namibia Urlaub zu machen und ein paar Tage in einem Projekt von steps zu arbeiten. Im Juli 2019 […]

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The Christianeum for steps for children

Schon das dritte Jahr in Folge unterstützt uns das Christianeum mit Spendenaktionen. Die Schülerinnen und Schüler sind 2019 mit einer Kunstauktion und einem Sponsored Walk sehr engagiert dabei gewesen – eine beachtliche vierstellige Summe sind den steps Kindern zugute gekommen. Im Jahr 2018 wurde im Advent durch ein Weihnachts-Benefizkonzert in St. Michaelis, der Hauptkirche Hamburgs,

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Alumni meeting in October 2019

The meeting with our former volunteers who have been in Namibia for the last 3 years took place for the second time in Hamburg. An inspiring room with a view of the skyline had been found by Cornelia Richter, a supporter for many years. After a round of introductions, the participants discussed their time in Namibia in small groups.

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Charity reading with Peter Prange

On Wednesday 13 November 2019, 115 participants listened enthusiastically to the charity reading by Peter Prange. The German author writes very well-researched novels and presented his new book „Eine Familie in Deutschland - am Ende die Hoffnung“ to the numerous attendees. The reading was held in aid of the steps for children foundation, which gave Michael Hoppe the opportunity to do so,

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Alafia Africa Festival 2019

Once again this year, 8 volunteers volunteered with great commitment to look after an attractive information stand at the annual Africa Festival in Hamburg Altona. This year, several thousand people once again attended the ALAFIA Africa Festival in Hamburg Altona. Once again, we were able to hold many interesting conversations and sell some small items from our sewing workshop.

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Healthy nutrition despite drought

Zimbabwe is suffering from a severe food crisis as a result of Cyclone Idai, which swept across the country in mid-March. Around 5.5 million people are affected by months of drought combined with the country's poor economic situation - more than half of them are children. Our project site in Mutare is also one of the worst affected areas.

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There is no such thing as bad weather - only the wrong clothes!

Playing golf for children in need in Namibia and Zimbabwe: For the third time, Hamburg property developer wph Wohnbau und Projektentwicklung Hamburg GmbH organised a charity golf tournament for the steps for children foundation and, thanks to generous donations from guests, raised a five-figure sum. What was particularly charming about the golf tournament held at the Weidenhof Golf Park in

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An excellent computer school

The South African non-profit organisation Accredited Test Centres (ATCs) awards a certificate to computer schools in southern Africa. These computer schools are then regarded as certified test centres that are authorised to train and issue the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL). They are identified as such on the ATC website. Since 17 June 2019, the computer school in Gobabis has belonged to steps

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