How an inquiry became a creative project
A few weeks ago, we received a special message:
Linda Verweyen, 28 years old and from Dortmund, was planning a three-week stay in Namibia and was looking for a way to make a meaningful contribution despite the short timeframe. Through our offerings, she came across the volunteering holiday – and registered with a wonderful idea.
As Linda is a professional filmmaker, has studied art education and regularly runs workshops for children and young people, she offered to contribute her skills on site. Although a traditional placement was not possible due to the short length of her stay, a creative solution was developed together with center coordinator Jackie Sanjath and volunteer Antonia :
A film workshop for the children in Gobabis.
Linda brought her camera, developed a small workshop concept, and worked with the children on their own little film ideas. This also produced material about the workshop itself – as an insight into the creative work on site with the children.
Dear Linda – We would like to sincerely thank you for your initiative, creativity and commitment to our children in Gobabis. We were delighted to get to know you!
A look behind the scenes:
