Since the beginning, Ulrike Mai has taken over Stefan Schultheiss’s former duties as national coordinator in Namibia; he will continue to support us in certain areas, including construction projects.

Ulrike came to Namibia in May 2009 and has been involved in various social projects ever since: “Basically, in this work I have always pursued the same goals as steps for children, namely to enable disadvantaged children and young people to build a future and help themselves through education and training. It is also important to alleviate the sometimes incredibly poor living conditions and enable a dignified life without everyday hardship.”

Through an acquaintance, I learned about steps and looked for an opportunity to combine my community involvement with my professional experience. In Germany, I worked in accounting in the commercial sector for many years and was also self-employed. Not everyone likes that, but I’m a fan of proper accounting and regular reporting. For me, trusting, open and regular cooperation with all stakeholders in Namibia and with the foundation in Germany comes first.”

                                                                                              Welcome to steps!