Education has the power to change lives. Regina Ruduvini’s story is a powerful example of what becomes possible when talent, determination and support come together. Growing up as an orphan, Regina faced many challenges on her path to higher education. Thanks to the support of steps for children, dedicated sponsors and generous donors, she never gave up on her dream.
In the following letter, Regina shares her gratitude, her journey and her hopes for the future in her own words.
Dear steps for children Organization, Sponsors, Donors, and Supporters,
I would like to express my deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to steps for children Organization and all the sponsors and donors who have supported me throughout my educational journey. As an orphan, pursuing my education was not always easy, and there were many challenges along the way. However, through your generosity, encouragement, and unwavering support, I was given the opportunity to continue my studies and work towards achieving my dreams. Your investment in my education has truly changed my life. Today, I am proud to share that I have successfully completed my studies at Welwitchia University and will be graduating on 17 July 2026 as a Certified Enrolled Nurse and Midwife.
This achievement is a direct result of the support, guidance, and belief that you have shown me over the years.
A special word of appreciation
A special word of appreciation goes to founder of steps for children, Mr. Dr. Michael Hoppe, for his vision and dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable children and giving them hope for a better future. I am also deeply grateful to Mr. Peik Bruhns, Ms. Ulrike Mai, Ms. Sonja Schneider-Waterberg, Mr. Martin Schoelling, Mr. Santiago Narib, Ms. Mary Matheus, Ms. Lempi Shivute, Ms. Sofia Hendriks, Mr. Manfred Haoseb, and all the donors and sponsors whose kindness and generosity made it possible for me to reach this milestone.
I sincerely appreciate Ms. Jackie Sanjath, who has been a true role model and source of inspiration in my life. Her encouragement, support, and examples have motivated me to work hard, persevere through challenges, and remain committed to my goals.
I dedicate this achievement to my late mother, whose dreams and sacrifices continue to inspire me every day. Although she is no longer here to witness this special moment, I know she would be proud of what has been accomplished through the support of so many caring people.
Regina Ruduvini and Nicolet Makono, both former guardian angle kids and steps students from Gobabis, celebrate their milestones together.
To the children currently supported by steps
To the children currently supported by steps for children, I would like to encourage you to remain focused on your studies and never stop believing in your potential. I am living a testimony that with hard work, determination, and the support of steps for children, a brighter future is possible. Continue working hard and pursuing your dreams, because education has the power to transform lives.
Next steps for Regina
Although I have reached this important milestone, my journey does not end here. I aspire to further my education by pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing so that I can continue growing professionally and serve my community with greater knowledge and skills.
Words alone cannot fully express how grateful I am for everything you have done for me. Thank you for believing in me, supporting me, and helping me become the person I am today. Your generosity has not only changed my life but has also given me the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others through the nursing profession.
May God richly bless steps for children, all sponsors, donors, and everyone who continues to invest in the future of young people like me.
With sincere gratitude and appreciation,
REGINA RUDUVINI
Certified Enrolled Nurse and Midwife
Dear Regina,
congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
We are incredibly proud of your graduation and deeply impressed by your courage, perseverance, and determination. It is wonderful to see that steps for children was able to support your educational journey and that your success reflects what can be achieved through education, hard work, and the support of caring people. Thank you for your touching words and for inspiring other children and young people to believe in their dreams.
We wish you all the best for your future, continued success, confidence,
and many more milestones to come.
steps student Regina receives her certificate as a qualified midwife
Education has the power, to change lives – and Regina Ruduvini’s story is a an impressive example for that, what is possible happens, when talent, determination and support come together. As orphan grew up Regina on and had to on her path many The challenges overcome. Thanks the support of steps for children, committed Guardian angels and generous donors has she her dream never given up.
In the the following letter (translated here, above in the original), describes Regina in her own words their gratitude, her journey through life and their hopes for the future.
Dear steps team, dear Sponsors, donors:women and Supporters:women,
I I would like the foundation steps for children as well as everyone Sponsor:women and donors:women, the me while my entire training period Supports have, my deepest Thanks and my sincere appreciation speak.
As an orphan, it was not always easy to continue my education, and there were many challenges along the way. But thanks to your generosity, your encouragement and your unwavering support, I was given the opportunity to continue my studies and work towards making my dreams come true. Your commitment to my education has truly changed my life.
Today, I am proud to be able to tell you that I have successfully completed my studies at Welwitchia University and graduated as a certified midwife on 17 July 2026. This achievement is a direct result of the support, guidance and trust you have shown me over the years.
A special thank you goes to the founder of steps for children, Dr Michael Hoppe, for his vision and dedication to improving the lives of children in need of protection and giving them hope for a better future.
I would also like to offer my heartfelt thanks to Mr Peik Bruhns, Ms Ulrike Mai, Ms Sonja Schneider-Waterberg, Mr Martin Schoelling, Mr Santiago Narib, Ms Mary Matheus, Ms Lempi Shivute, Ms Sofia Hendriks, Mr Manfred Haoseb, and to all donors, whose willingness to help and generosity made it possible for me to reach this milestone.
I am very grateful to Ms Jackie Sanjath, who has been a true role model and a source of inspiration in my life. Her encouragement, her support, and her example have motivated me to work hard, to face challenges, and to stay true to my goals.
I dedicate this success to my late mother, whose dreams and devotion inspire me again and again every day. Even though she is no longer here to witness this special moment, I know she would be proud of what has been achieved thanks to the support of so many compassionate people.
To the children who are currently supported by steps for children: I want to encourage you to keep focusing on your school education and never stop believing in your potential. I am living proof that with hard work, determination, and the support of steps for children, a better future is possible. Keep working hard and pursuing your dreams, because education has the power to change lives.
Even though I’ve reached this important milestone, my journey is not ending here yet. I want to continue my training and earn a Bachelor’s degree in nursing so that I can develop professionally and help my community with more knowledge and skills.
Words alone can’t fully express how grateful I am for everything you’ve done for me. Thank you for believing in me, supporting me, and helping me become the person I am today. Your generosity not only changed my life, but it also gave me the opportunity to positively influence the lives of others through the nursing profession.
May God richly bless steps for children, all guardian angels, donors, and everyone who continues to invest in the future of young people like me.
With sincere gratitude and appreciation,
REGINA RUDUVINI
Qualified nurse and midwife
Dear Regina,
warmest congratulations on this outstanding achievement!
We are incredibly proud of your school-leaving qualification and deeply impressed by your courage, perseverance and determination. It is wonderful to see that steps for children was able to support you on your educational journey. Your success shows what can be achieved through education, hard work and the support of caring people. Thank you very much for your moving words and for inspiring other children and young people to believe in their dreams.
We wish you all the best for your future, and continued success, self-confidence
and many more milestones to come.
