Between adventure and everyday life: Lina, 18 years old from Hamburg, spends three months in Okakarara, Namibia. She discovers not only the country and its people, but also how enriching it is to put a smile on children’s faces—whether during learning, playing or during the popular cookie time. Her experiences show how a voluntary service broadens horizons and […]
Wide landscapes, warm encounters, and valuable experiences: Antonia is currently on assignment in Okakarara, Namibia, as a volunteer supporting steps for children. In her report, she explains what her day-to-day life on site looks like, which tasks she takes on, and what moves her most about working with children and young people. 1. Who are you? Hi,
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Even in 2025, many committed people show how diverse and creative support for steps for children can be. Whether through sporting challenges, musical projects, regular yoga sessions, or personal initiatives—everywhere, activities are taking shape that open up new opportunities for children and young people in Namibia. Every single one of these activities connects joy, community, and the desire to do something meaningful
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Paula dives right into life in Okakarara: Her second FSJ (voluntary service year) with steps for children in Namibia is full of creativity, children’s laughter, and cultural discoveries—from art classes to sports with the little ones, to heart-warming encounters. She tells everything authentically about challenges, surprises like cow-price quiz questions, and her growing love for this place. Who are you? Hey,
This year’s members’ meeting of the Förderverein Steps for Children e.V., to which guests were also warmly invited, was shaped by many exciting insights into our work on site. More than 60 committed members, supporters and interested people came together to get talking with one another, exchange ideas and jointly reflect on the developments of the past year. The board election
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On Thursday, 4 December 2025, at 6 pm, we warmly invite you to the members’ meeting of the Förderverein Steps for Children e.V. at the Rudolf Steiner House in Hamburg or online via Zoom. Zoom link for online participation Meeting ID: 810 7254 9601Code: 251204 An extra special evening is in store: The event is open to all guests & those interested! This is a
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One of our volunteers, who works with Anna at steps in Gobabis. If you’re also interested in the FSJ, you’ll find more helpful pages at the end of the interview. Who are you and since when have you been based at steps at which location? My name is Felizia, I’m 19 years old, and I graduated from high school in 2023. Since
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The Nöth family visiting steps - an unforgettable holiday in Namibia The Nöth family is spending an unforgettable holiday in Namibia during the summer holidays and spontaneously got to know us on site. For one morning they got closer to our everyday project life and tell you about their experience here: The first time on the African continent The first time
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A tour of Namibia – and how it happened In an interview, Christa and Tews Koll tell us about their experiences on their tour of Namibia in autumn 2023. They describe the steps facilities they visited and the guardian angel children they met, but also what you should definitely
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