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Also at the guest house in Okakarara, our „caretaker on a temporary basis“, Michael Steinbach, is busy. In the second part of his report, he writes about what new features the guest house has been able to add thanks to his help: „As part of the „getting warmed up“, in September a Braai was built at the new steps guest house. It’s a kind of grill table that is packed with wood or charcoal. „Braaien“ […]

Michael Steinbach is currently working for steps for children in Okakarara. The journalist devotes his time during his stay to tasks outside his profession and helps wherever help is needed. In steps this week, he reports on what those tasks are and what challenges he encounters in Namibia — here is the first part: „Still with

[:de] This year as well – on Saturday, 21.11.2015 – we will be represented with a stand in the Mercado shopping centre in Altona. Our volunteer team will not only inform you about our projects in Namibia and the ways you can support them from Germany. A skill game for children is just as appealing as designer bags and accessories for adults

[:de] Over the weekend we received a very sad message from Okakarara. Our long-standing staff member Catlain „Katjotjo“ Kangumine passed away unexpectedly and far too soon in the evening of 5 November. Catlain provided substantial support to Sonja Schneider-Waterberg with the coordination and organisation of the steps project. Catlain was an important team member. She helped manage the situation among the staff