steps in Windhoek

10-year steps anniversary in Hamburg

[:de] Celebrate 10 years of steps for children for children and win a flight ticket to Windhoek On 11 March 2016, steps for children celebrated its 10-year anniversary in Okakarara. On 17 June 2016, people in Hamburg will also be celebrating at the Privathotel Lindtner—the donors, supporters, volunteers, ambassadors and fellow travellers who have contributed so much to this success over the past years […]

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AKTIVOLI Volunteer Exchange 2016

[:de] On 24.01.2016, the AKTIVOLI volunteer exchange took place at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. steps, as in previous years, informed attendees about the 6 project locations and opportunities for volunteering, alongside 162 other exhibitors. Overall, this year the trade fair welcomed 4,600 visitors. With many interested people, there were discussions about areas such as graphic design, fundraising,

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New mattresses for nursery

Since November, we have had a new partner project in Windhoek. „Love your neighbour“ is located in the Katutura shanty town and was founded in 2001. Six teachers and the headmaster look after around 300 children in the crèche, kindergarten and pre-school. The entire buildings of the project were destroyed by fire on 28 July 2014 and were only hastily rebuilt. To support around 60

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Join in on #GivingTuesday

[:de] Today, on 1 December, we would like to celebrate #GivingTuesday with you. #GivingTuesday is a worldwide movement that calls on people to give, donate and get involved in social causes. Take part and support us with the rebuilding of our new project in Windhoek! „Love Your Neighbour“ is located in the Katutura shanty town and was founded in 2001 by Alida and Gerhard Swartz.

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A birthday helps children in Namibia

[:de] For her celebration of her 60th birthday, Susanne-Kathrein Bern had a special wish: „My birthday wish is for donations to disadvantaged children in Namibia! I have so much and would now like to give something back.“ Her 110 guests were happy to grant this wish: the donation box decorated with pictures filled up quickly, and at the end of the party the couple counted the total

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Successes in the mushroom harvest

[:de] Last year, Henk, project manager in Gobabis, and the staff responsible for our mushroom cultivation exchanged ideas with a similar project near Windhoek about cultivation methods. The suggestions from the meeting are now flowing into the new cultivation with lots of time and care. First results can even be seen already.      

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