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For the third year in a row, the Christianeum has supported us with fundraising campaigns. Students were highly engaged in 2019 with an art auction and a Sponsored Walk—an impressive four-figure amount went to benefit the steps children. In 2018, an Advent fundraising event was held through a Christmas charity concert at St. Michaelis, Hamburg’s main church,

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.

 “I was welcomed with open arms and hearts. I received every possible support from the Office. Here you can really support something meaningful – that was worth every annual holiday!” Annette Maluck can hardly imagine a more beautiful holiday. Sitting still is absolutely out of the question for her. And so she decided

On Wednesday, 13 November 2019, 115 participants listened enthusiastically to Peter Prange's benefit reading. The German author writes very well-researched novels and presented his new book “A Family in Germany – In the End, Hope” to the numerous attendees. The reading took place in aid of the steps for children Foundation, which gave Michael Hoppe the opportunity to

Welcome to Namibia! This year, to the delight of all steps children, we don't just have 4 weltwärts volunteers - we have 6! The Gobabis team will be joined by Dominik Buller for the first half of the time. Already in the first weeks we receive pictures from all three locations Okakarara, Gobabis and recently also

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 among the worst-affected areas.

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