Janina Zierer, board member of the Soroptimists from Münsterland, visited Namibia in 2017. This is how she found out about steps for children and its educational programmes for children in need.

During a comprehensive presentation of our project work by our ambassador Tom Neukirchen, the Soroptimists were able to get an idea of the concept and the childcare services offered in the crèche, kindergarten, pre-school and after-school programmes. They then decided to support the project specifically because „the approach of income-generating and social steps is convincing all round. Working together on this basis for the education of children makes sense and is sustainable,“ says Janina Zierer.

All proceeds from the annual „Blaugelber Salon“ concert series, where award-winning young musicians give a concert in an atmospheric setting, were donated to our project in Okakarara.

The money helps in a very practical way: a new modern kitchen cooker ensures quick and energy-saving preparation of the daily meals in the care centre; a wheelbarrow is needed for many tasks and two new office chairs enable the project manager and her colleague to work healthily at their desks.

Our heartfelt thanks go to the Soroptimists in Münsterland. With their four-figure donation, they are helping to ensure that the education and training of the steps children in Okakarara takes place under learning conditions that fulfil all the requirements for a successful school leaving certificate.

The Soroptimists (from the Latin „sorores optimae“, (best sisters) are one of the world's largest service organisations for working women. Socio-political commitment is the central concern of the „best sisters„: they are particularly committed to unhindered access to education and training for girls and women, as well as to their economic independence and long-term employment opportunities. As an NGO, the Soroptimists are represented at national, European and international level in various UN sub-organisations.