Since the end of 2017, Bridge of Hope project partner of steps for children in Rehoboth, and we look back on the first joint year with joy:

Thanks to generous donations, together with the trust steps for children we were able to buy the property, on which the school was built 4 years ago. A big thank-you to everyone who made this possible! The school remains the property of its founder, Melverine Bock (Milly), with whom we have concluded a lease agreement.
	In addition, the Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP kindly funded a new building with two classrooms . This gives the project’s total of 160 children more space to learn and play in the crèche, kindergarten, and preschool.
Milly, coordinator of Bridge of Hope, has exceeded our expectations: instead of the agreed 10 orphans, Milly was even able to make it possible to admit 30 orphans to the kindergarten. 80 % of the children at Bridge of Hope are so-called „self-payers.“ This means that, on the one hand, school fees for the orphaned children can be financed, and on the other hand, the rent to steps for children is paid from this.

We value Milly as a very reliable and trustworthy partner, with a feeling for the needs of the people in Namibia. She is not only the good spirit of Bridge of Hope – Milly has also been looking after our partner projects for many years Heart for the Children and Otto Gamseb in Rehoboth. She impresses with her structured way of working and her ability to steer all projects safely through difficult waters.

Further expansion is planned for 2019:

• For the first time, also at Bridge of Hope 9 children in need and especially gifted children a grant through our Guardian angel programme!
• For the children and staff of the project, construction of a kitchen for soup has also already begun. With this extension, even children outside the project could be provided with lunch in the future.

Construction has already begun and is being funded by the Rotary Club Hamburg – Haake. Thank you very much!

Help equip the kitchen!

In total, we need €2,150 for the equipment of a fully functional kitchen:

€500 for a freezer

€370 for a refrigerator

€220 plates

€160 cutlery

€470 cups and mugs

€430 pots and bowls