Commitment that moves: the Nawka family in the service of a good cause

The Nawka family visited our steps site in Okakarara, Namibia, last September. But this was not their first visit: they came to steps in Okakarara back in 2010, four years after the project was founded. And it was then, when Britta was pregnant with Hannah, that their extraordinary commitment to supporting disadvantaged children began. In addition to familiarising themselves with the steps work, sports and games with the children, they conducted a training course on the subject of AIDS. A few years later, they were back on site - this time with their daughter, who was still a baby at the time.

First joint visit with young daughter Hannah.

Britta and Stani Nawka in Okakarara for the first time in 2010.

Visit to Okakarara and Ongombombonde

During their visit in October 2023, they also had the opportunity to take a look at organic vegetable farming in Ongombombonde. Britta and Stani Nawka were impressed by the progress achieved here. To support steps, they regularly organize fundraising campaigns in their community. Thus, donation boxes and information flyers are available at the reception desk of Dr. Stani Nawka’s medical practice, where he repeatedly wins new supporters and members of the support association and is an excellent multiplier. They also sell items from their personal belongings or sewing products from our sewing workshop at flea markets in aid of steps and other NGOs in Okakarara. In addition, they repeatedly organize events and collection campaigns, the proceeds of which also benefit steps; in the past, Britta Nawka did this several times through her fitness club. For a year now, there has also been a donation box in the kiosk in their Hamburg neighborhood, into which many people put their change. It is astonishing: Every month, the box has to be emptied because it is always filled to the brim.

There are now also small pigs in the vegetable garden.

The compost is explained.

Gen Z gets involved

Particularly noteworthy is the involvement of her daughter in this wonderful commitment, who is now also involved in supporting steps - previously through her kindergarten and now as the youngest member of the steps for children e.V. support association. Their joint commitment shows how important it is to instil values of solidarity and helpfulness from an early age.

For more than 15 years

For more than 15 years, the Nawka family has been continuously involved in our projects and, through their tireless help, has contributed to us being able to achieve our goals and help disadvantaged children and young people in the long term. Their commitment is moving and is an inspiring example of how individual initiatives can make a significant difference.

A donation box and information flyers are available in Stani Nawka's practice.

There is also a steps poster in the waiting area.

Dear Nawka family, we sincerely thank you for your commitment and your unwavering loyalty to steps and our mission! Your dedication not only inspires us, but also many others to actively stand up for children’s rights and to improve their future prospects.

Together, we are creating sustainable change in the lives of disadvantaged children and young people in southern Africa – on their journey to overcome poverty!