steps in Okakarara

18 years in Namibia

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

The first steps volunteer As the first steps volunteer, Ivy came to Okakarara in 2008 – directly after graduating from school, she dedicated herself to helping others and lent a hand with great commitment. She tells us exactly what she did and what she still remembers in a short interview. Who are you and when did you begin your assignment

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Holidays with steps in Namibia

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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Children photographing their Namibia

Do you know our Christmas card from 2023? Anton Trexler took the photo. An 18-year-old photographer who fulfilled a dream together with his grandfather and travelled to Namibia – more precisely, to steps for children in Okakarara. For five days, he runs a photography workshop with the steps children in the afternoon, where the children their

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Sarah in Namibia

Sarah in Namibia Sarah is doing a short-term volunteer placement with steps for children in Namibia – but she will tell you all about it herself. You don't have to commit to an entire Voluntary Social Year; you can also apply to us for a placement for a few months. Who are you and since when have you been at which location with

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Madita in Namibia

Madita in Namibia Would you also like to spend a Voluntary Social Year in Namibia with steps for children, like Madita? Here you can get a great impression of her placement in Okakarara. Let yourself be inspired and find out about other opportunities to work with steps in Namibia – it doesn't always have to be a whole year… Who

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Luisa in Namibia

Luisa is in Okakarara as a short-term volunteer – just like Sarah! Here, in an interview, you can find out what challenges she had to overcome, how she prepared for the volunteer placement and the country of Namibia, and what she is grateful for. Who are you and since when have you been at which location with steps? My name

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Hello to Namibia!

Hello to Namibia! steps volunteers answer questions about their stay and the activities in our facilities in Namibia. Look forward to it! Hello, my name is Anette and I have been at the Okakarara location at steps for children since mid-August. Why did you decide to do a social year in Namibia? Since I was in the 9th grade

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