How the steps for children foundation works
Many people want to help and, before supporting an organisation, ask themselves an important and legitimate question: „Where does my donation actually go?“
At steps for children, we place great value on the responsible use of donated funds. That is why we show you transparently how we implement sustainable and reputable education and nutrition initiatives in Namibia to.
Trust is the foundation of all support
Every donation is a sign of trust. Anyone supporting a non-profit organisation wants to be sure that the support reaches where it is needed and has a lasting impact.
We are aware of this responsibility – towards our donors as well as towards the children, families and communities in Namibia. Transparency and openness are therefore integral parts of our work. We want to show in a clear and understandable way how we work, what goals we pursue and how donation funds are used.
How donation funds are used
Trust is created when it is clear how support makes a difference. That is why we explain how donation funds are used and which measures they make possible.
82.2 per cent of our funds go directly into our educational institutions and nutrition initiatives in Namibia. These include, among other things:
- early childhood education programmes
- support for schools and children
- nutrition programmes
- promoting training and future prospects
The remaining share is used for administration, communication and fundraising and creates the organisational foundations that allow measures to be planned, implemented and financed over the long term.
We publish detailed information on the use of funds and our finances annually in our Annual report.
Verified transparency and clear standards
For us, transparency means not only reporting on our work, but also adhering to binding standards.
Therefore, steps for children is part of the Initiative Transparente Zivilgesellschaft (ITZ). By signing the self-commitment, we are committed to making important information about our organisation publicly accessible.
This includes, among other things, details about our constitution, our decision-making structures, the people responsible, as well as the origin and use of funds.
This means that anyone interested can find out about our work and understand the structures of our foundation. This transparency builds trust and makes our work easy to understand.
Our work is visible – on site too
Reports and figures provide important insights into our work. Anyone wishing to gain even deeper insights has the opportunity to get to know our locations in Namibia in person.
A special opportunity is our Social leave. Participants not only get to know our facilities, but also the people on the ground and experience first-hand how support makes a difference. This direct exchange creates understanding and shows what development cooperation looks like in practice. This personal insight also stands for the transparency of our foundation.
We have been reliably at the side of the people in Namibia for 20 years
In 2026, our foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary.
For two decades, we have been supporting children, families and communities in Namibia on their path to better educational and future opportunities. In doing so, we rely on long-term partnerships and sustainable development rather than short-term solutions.
Development cooperation takes time, reliability and a willingness to face challenges together. That is why we have stood by our measures in Namibia for 20 years and continue to work to deploy our support where it can have a lasting impact.
Questions? We look forward to exchanging ideas
It is important to us to stay in dialogue with our supporters.
That is why we are always available to answer questions about our work or the use of donations. Good cooperation begins with open dialogue and thrives on transparency and trust.
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