steps for children in Katutura The new steps facility in Single Quarter has a hard time dealing with the increasing crime. One of the most dangerous residential areas in Windhoek is the Single Quarter in Katutura. This is mainly because poverty here is very high, and many people try to secure their survival through illegal activities too. […]
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In February 2024, as part of the 11th Town & Country Foundation Award, we received €1,111. The prize money will be invested in early childhood and pre-school education: Fine motor, cognitive and language skills are specifically promoted—solid foundations for the next stage of the educational journey.
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7 tips on how to congratulate Okakarara on its 18th birthday On its 18th birthday, the steps facility in Namibia looks forward to funding and support. This is used primarily for further development of the facility, but also for the necessary repairs to the school buildings. Here are 7 tips to congratulate. Happy Birthday Okakarara! 1. With an entry in our
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The Hamburg foundation steps for children is looking for a fundraiser (m/f/d) in Hamburg, part-time, starting at the earliest possible date About us Since 2005, steps for children has been working in Namibia to enable disadvantaged children from the informal settlements to access education and food. What began with a pre-school group for 30 children has now grown to over 2,000 children
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A small gallery of our steps volunteers from Okakarara over the years. Surely, in the depths of our website there are many more. We’re still looking! Didn’t find your contribution? Get in touch with us at info@stepsforchildren.de!
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For 18 years in Namibia - a milestone for project manager Sonja Schneider-Waterberg as well. A brief interview: In fact, every steps supporter knows the Okakarara location - the place where it all began. You have been there from the start - just like foundation founder Michael Hoppe - and witnessed all the firsts in Namibia: the founding
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The first steps volunteer As the very first steps volunteer, Ivy came to Okakarara in 2008—right after finishing school. She dedicated herself to helping others and got stuck in to make a real difference. What exactly she did and what has stayed with her, she tells us in a short interview. Who are you, and when did you start your involvement?
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Vacation with steps in Namibia Christiane Büscher took a social vacation with steps for children in Namibia, which she reports on here. For her, it was a great opportunity to get to know Namibia away from the usual tourist paths and to connect with people from different regions. My time in Namibia My time in Namibia was
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Lucas as a short-term volunteer in Namibia steps asks—Lucas answers! He is currently working as a short-term volunteer in Namibia at our Okakarara site and is sharing a few experiences he has already made here. He might also have a few tips for everyone travelling to Namibia soon! Who are you, and since when have you been in
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Valentine’s Day with a heart How a gift donation to steps for children can change the world. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and many of us are thinking about how to make our loved ones happy. Instead of buying traditional gifts, why not do something good this year and donate instead of giving? A great way to bring joy to others
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