A sewing machine for the sewing room
Sewing machine arrives in Namibia
Recently, a sewing machine from Hamburg reached the steps sewing workshop in Okakarara! – with our dedicated volunteer and former volunteer Lisa Bartels. This meant that the sewing machine could be safely transported in an available space in the suitcase. It was a real bull's-eye. In Windhoek, it was then received and transported to Okakarara, organized by our National Coordinator Team.
Now even more bags in different sizes and patterns can be made. And some of these sewing products can also be purchased in Germany. They are available to buy, for example, at our events in Hamburg: ALAFIA and at the upcoming members' event of the supporting association steps for children e.V. in October.
Where did the sewing machine come from?
In December 2022, Ms. Gudrun Lehwark-Yvetotb contacted the steps for children foundation in Hamburg. Previously in a professional capacity and now as an SES expert, she had travelled extensively in Namibia and had learned about steps for children in Namibia and the steps sewing workshop in Okakarara through an acquaintance. Together with her volunteer handicrafts group from the Wohnungsgenossenschaft 1904 e.V. in Hamburg-Eimsbüttel, she regularly meets for sewing, crocheting and knitting. The proceeds from the products benefit charitable causes – most recently, three well-preserved electric sewing machines were collected, the first of which is now providing valuable service to our project in Okakarara in the sewing workshop.
The sewing machine was received in wintry Okakarara by Office Manager Eveline Ketjivandje.
Samueline Katupose is now sewing in the steps sewing room.
The first sewing machine has reached its destination – two more are still in the office and waiting for a free space in the suitcase of travellers to Namibia.
If you too have the opportunity and wish to support us with transportation and will soon be travelling from Hamburg to Namibia, please feel free to contact us at info@stepsforchildren.de
