steps employees receive further training in healthy eating

Two female colleagues from the steps Okakarara team took part in a Nutrition for Health Workshop in December 2024 as part of the nutrition initiative. Afterwards, they compiled what they had learned and shared key information and insights with their colleagues – in an internal mini-workshop in the large hall in Okakarara.

„The workshop not only showed us how important it is to pay attention to our diet, but also how simple changes in everyday life can have long-term positive effects.“

Eveline Ketjivandje,
Office Manager Okakarara

Which foods are healthy?

Eveline from the office and other colleagues report: At home and at work, their attitude towards food had already changed somewhat immediately afterwards. “Sugar consumption in particular has taken on a central role in our everyday lives.” Here are some of the key insights that helped Eveline bring about changes in her health through healthy eating:

• Less sugar, more energy: I now use significantly less sugar at home and pay attention to what my daughter and I consume. Especially with drinks such as lemonade and juice, I dilute them with water to reduce sugar consumption.
• Health for the next generation: My one-year-old daughter does not get any sugar, as I am convinced that this will benefit her development and health in the long term.
• Small changes, big results: By reducing sugar and fat, I have already started getting rid of my belly. It is the small but sustainable changes that make the biggest difference.
• A wake-up call for the team: The workshop was not only an eye-opener for me, but also for my colleagues. Everyone has started eating more consciously and healthily – a genuine team shift towards better nutrition and well-being.

Support our comprehensive nutrition initiative at steps in Namibia with a donation. This will give more colleagues the opportunity to receive further training in healthy nutrition and to incorporate the findings into everyday life at home, but also at steps with the children.