Kemue has been 2013 a sponsored child with steps for children in Okakarara. And now, through a passion in which she is very successful, she has made it to Windhoek. She now lives here – why exactly, how she spends her everyday life, and what she misses most? She answered that here.

Dear Kemue, you have moved from Okakarara to Windhoek. Since when have you been living in the Namibian capital, and what is life like there for you?

I moved to Windhoek in January and live here in a hostel.
Note: Ella Du Plessis is the name of the school; the hostel is the school's on-site boarding accommodation.

Why did you move?

I moved here to Windhoek so that I can improve in netball, a sport in which I am talented.

What do you like and dislike about the capital?

It is a beautiful city; there is a lot to discover and many different places to see. But I do not like having to live in a hostel and my parents living so far away. I cannot do anything about it right now, but it is okay.

Tell us a little about yourself – what makes you happy?

I really miss steps and my friends. I am happiest when I am with my parents and when I play netball.

I grew up with 4 siblings in Okakarara.

What do you miss most at the moment?

I miss the sense of community we have at steps. We grew up together like siblings; we like each other and were there for one another, looking out for each other. I especially miss the afternoon lessons; they were always very helpful. Here we could do our homework – really helpful.

What do you do in your free time?

I love watching netball matches on Youtube and I like reading books.

v.l. Kemue on the way to training, Kemue 2018 in Okakarara at steps for children

What does your daily routine usually look like?

In the morning I wake up at 5 o'clock I go to school – which lasts until 12.30 pm . Then I have lunch first of all.
At 14.30 I go to netball training, which always lasts until 18.30.
From 19 – 21 o'clock I study and do my homework.
And at 22.30 o'clock I go to bed.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I would like to study and become a nurse.

What does steps mean to you?

steps is very important to me because the foundation has brought me this far. And I don't know how I can thank steps – for everything. To all the teachers who were always there for me and tried to motivate me to learn, who motivated me to have a better future one day. I will do my best and study hard so that I can have an education in the future. I love steps. Thank you Sonja (Sonja Schneider-Waterberg, project manager of steps for children in Okakarara), you are the best of all; the love and care you give us children is incredibly appreciated.

Dear Kemue, we – and the steps community – thank you for your answers and wish you a bright future. In your talent for netball and in your dream to study. Maybe we can see you play some day! 

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