We are delighted to welcome a new supporter and cooperation partner: Thoba Reisen has included a special package in its travel catalogue: a 13-day tour with accommodation in Gobabis and Okakarara. Under the motto „Doing good together“, Namibia’s contrasts – land, life, people – can, on the one hand, encourage travellers to visit our steps projects at both locations and, on top of that, […]
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Once a week, both the morning and afternoon children in Gobabis receive fresh fruit, such as apples, oranges or watermelons. The smiles on their faces are clearly visible when they are given their apple. Even when, during the break, we come to the project with the apple crates, we have a whole
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[:de] The mayor of Gobabis, Lea Iipinge, visited steps for children and Light for the Children in March. She was impressed by what is achieved here – both when it comes to the children’s upbringing and when it comes to the community work, the computer school and the joinery workshop. [:en] The mayor of Gobabis, Lea
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[:de] There is often a lack of even the most basic hygiene items, whether washcloths, toothbrushes or soap—just like warm clothing and blankets. What is a matter of course for us is missing for our children. That’s why we ask you for your donation for the essentials: [maxbutton id=“16″] [maxbutton id=“17″] We would especially like to thank » Dr. Stani Nawka, our
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[:de] Since 2010, our project partnership in Gobabis has been in place under the leadership of Henk Olwage. With the support of steps for children, a lot has changed, but help is still urgently needed: In the project’s carpentry workshop, furniture is repaired, building blocks are shaped and, above all, solar cookers are made, so that—through the revenue—social measures can also
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[:de] The computer schools in Okakarara and Gobabis, with their internet cafés, help to make the projects sustainable and independent of donations. Handling programmes is just as possible in Namibia as anywhere else on earth. The prerequisite is the equipment, appropriate internet access and people who pass on their knowledge. [maxbutton id=“7″] [maxbutton id=“8″]
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The holiday club in Gobabis this year, organized by the volunteers, had its last day yesterday. Here are a few impressions from the last two weeks: [:en] This year organized by volunteers Holiday Club in Gobabis had his last day yesterday. Here are some impressions of the last two weeks: [:]
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[:de] The Holiday Club in Gobabis is in its second week. Here is an up-to-date look at what the volunteers have been putting together: „Not only in Germany is „upcycling“ a trend, it has also been turned „waste“ into fantastic kites, stylish milk-carton purses, papier-mâché hot-air balloons and Christmas cards decorated with designs from used tea bags in the Holiday Club #2 in Gobabis. The motivated
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[:de] At our project sites in Gobabis and Otavi, steps for children has expanded its social support by setting up so-called steps-homes. This helps mothers or families who, in addition to their own children, also raise several orphan children. The children who otherwise live on the streets are given a home, care, and are provided for. We want to provide every steps-homes family with a
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After the ceremonial end of the school year, the holiday programme is back on the agenda. Our volunteers and teachers have received strong support from Georgene, a senior pupil from Walvis Bay, who lends a hand in Gobabis during the Christmas holidays. Here is a report from our volunteers on the first week: „Time-tested favourites, like the Olympic Games and a Science Experiment Day, as well as something new, like shell necklaces.
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