Advent bazaar for the benefit of Namibia
Now it is summer vacation in Namibia.
The schools and dormitories are closed, and the children and young people are going to their parents' or relatives' farms or to the cooler coast, as it's now very hot inland. Many of the children are looking forward to the holidays, but are also already thinking about January, when school starts again and the dormitories and boarding schools reopen. Their funding for the dormitory or boarding school is secured.
At its last meeting, the Namibia Support Association committee decided to fund student dormitory or boarding school placements for 25 children and young people for the new school year: eight primary school children in the Lutheran Hostel in Okombahe, nine male and female students in the secondary school dormitory in Okombahe, four primary school girls in the dormitory in Omaruru, and one male and three female students receiving special support at Martin Luther High School. All of these children attended Albertina's soup kitchen and are either neglected at home or no longer have parents or relatives at home who can cover the low school fees or hotel accommodation.
One of them is Rachel Basson, 14. She comes from Okombahe, and both her parents are deceased. She lives with several siblings with her grandmother, who barely manages to feed all the children. Rachel is particularly hardworking and eager to learn, and was therefore accepted into the Martin Luther School, although it was unclear who would pay her tuition. I learned about this through a personal connection with a teacher, and so we were able to help and support Rachel financially with her studies.
The schools and dormitories are closed, and the children and young people are going to their parents' or relatives' farms or to the cooler coast, as it's now very hot inland. Many of the children are looking forward to the holidays, but are also already thinking about January, when school starts again and the dormitories and boarding schools reopen. Their funding for the dormitory or boarding school is secured.
At its last meeting, the Namibia Support Association committee decided to fund student dormitory or boarding school placements for 25 children and young people for the new school year: eight primary school children in the Lutheran Hostel in Okombahe, nine male and female students in the secondary school dormitory in Okombahe, four primary school girls in the dormitory in Omaruru, and one male and three female students receiving special support at Martin Luther High School. All of these children attended Albertina's soup kitchen and are either neglected at home or no longer have parents or relatives at home who can cover the low school fees or hotel accommodation.
One of them is Rachel Basson, 14. She comes from Okombahe, and both her parents are deceased. She lives with several siblings with her grandmother, who barely manages to feed all the children. Rachel is particularly hardworking and eager to learn, and was therefore accepted into the Martin Luther School, although it was unclear who would pay her tuition. I learned about this through a personal connection with a teacher, and so we were able to help and support Rachel financially with her studies.
Pfedelbacher unterstützen zwei Schüler in Namibia
Waren Sie auf dem Pfedelbacher Schlossfest?
Waren Sie beim Bergzeitfahren in Schuppach dabei?
Der Verzehr der namibische (Bourewors) Bauernbratwurst, die der Männergesangsverein Oberhöfen beim Schlossfest verkaufte, hat für dem Namibia-Unterstützungsverein insgesamt einen Reinerlös von 120€ eingebracht. Eine ähnliche Summe kam auf Spendenbasis beim Bergzeitfahren von Schuppuch nach Neunkirchen durch die Organisation von Christian Dengler zusammen.
Der Namibia-Unterstützungsverein sagt „DANKE“.
Das Geld wird für zwei Schülerinnen der kirchlichen Martin-Luther-High-School bei Okombahe verwendet. Dort unterstützen wir Eltern, die nicht das gesamte Schul- und Internatsgeld von ca. 250€ im Jahr bezahlen können, jeweils zur Hälfte. Uns ist dabei wichtig, dass die Eltern einen größeren Teil des Schulgeldes selber bezahlen und wir vom Verein können dann den restlichen Betrag begleichen.
In diesem Falle konnten die Eltern von Paulina Nakambare und Franziska /Uises unterstützt werden. Beide Schülerinnen sind in Klasse 9 und die Eltern sind entweder arbeitslos oder haben noch viele andere Geschwister zu unterstützen.
Waren Sie auf dem Pfedelbacher Schlossfest?
Waren Sie beim Bergzeitfahren in Schuppach dabei?
Der Verzehr der namibische (Bourewors) Bauernbratwurst, die der Männergesangsverein Oberhöfen beim Schlossfest verkaufte, hat für dem Namibia-Unterstützungsverein insgesamt einen Reinerlös von 120€ eingebracht. Eine ähnliche Summe kam auf Spendenbasis beim Bergzeitfahren von Schuppuch nach Neunkirchen durch die Organisation von Christian Dengler zusammen.
Der Namibia-Unterstützungsverein sagt „DANKE“.
Das Geld wird für zwei Schülerinnen der kirchlichen Martin-Luther-High-School bei Okombahe verwendet. Dort unterstützen wir Eltern, die nicht das gesamte Schul- und Internatsgeld von ca. 250€ im Jahr bezahlen können, jeweils zur Hälfte. Uns ist dabei wichtig, dass die Eltern einen größeren Teil des Schulgeldes selber bezahlen und wir vom Verein können dann den restlichen Betrag begleichen.
In diesem Falle konnten die Eltern von Paulina Nakambare und Franziska /Uises unterstützt werden. Beide Schülerinnen sind in Klasse 9 und die Eltern sind entweder arbeitslos oder haben noch viele andere Geschwister zu unterstützen.
Students help students
During the project days at the HÖ shortly before the summer holidays, some students also explored the topic of "Namibia." We at the Namibia Support Association were happy to fulfill their request to provide current information about the country and the people there, along with their problems (children, school, education, unemployment, AIDS). A slide presentation showcased the history of the former German South West Africa, its development into the present-day state, sights, and the diverse wildlife. The students worked together to create a comprehensive picture and text documentation, which they presented to their classmates, teachers, and parents on two large display boards. In two further steps, they sewed a fabric blanket with African motifs and prepared a simple meal (corn porridge with spiced sauce). The sale of beaded necklaces and small wooden animals made in Africa in the schoolyard raised €230, which the HÖ project group graciously donated to the Namibia Support Association. The money was used to support a school project in Windhoek: NEAC (Namibia Educational Assistance College), an institution for slow learners and school dropouts. At the school, students can repeat their secondary school certificate, and the Namibia Association supports needy parents who cannot afford the full school fees. Thanks to the €230 donated by the HGÖ students, some students were able to participate in the extra intensive exam preparation course. The school's principals, Jakobus Arnath and Wilson Hangwe, extend a heartfelt THANK YOU.
During the project days at the HÖ shortly before the summer holidays, some students also explored the topic of "Namibia." We at the Namibia Support Association were happy to fulfill their request to provide current information about the country and the people there, along with their problems (children, school, education, unemployment, AIDS). A slide presentation showcased the history of the former German South West Africa, its development into the present-day state, sights, and the diverse wildlife. The students worked together to create a comprehensive picture and text documentation, which they presented to their classmates, teachers, and parents on two large display boards. In two further steps, they sewed a fabric blanket with African motifs and prepared a simple meal (corn porridge with spiced sauce). The sale of beaded necklaces and small wooden animals made in Africa in the schoolyard raised €230, which the HÖ project group graciously donated to the Namibia Support Association. The money was used to support a school project in Windhoek: NEAC (Namibia Educational Assistance College), an institution for slow learners and school dropouts. At the school, students can repeat their secondary school certificate, and the Namibia Association supports needy parents who cannot afford the full school fees. Thanks to the €230 donated by the HGÖ students, some students were able to participate in the extra intensive exam preparation course. The school's principals, Jakobus Arnath and Wilson Hangwe, extend a heartfelt THANK YOU.
Charity match of Hoffenheim II (U23)
TSG Hoffenheim II (U23) currently plays in the Regionalliga (Regional Football League). Two years ago, they spent their winter training camp in Namibia. They still maintain close relationships with the people of Namibia from that time. At the request of the Namibia Support Association, they were happy to host a charity match in Öhringen to benefit our children's and youth projects.
This match took place on Sunday, June 29, at the Otto-Meister-Stadion in Öhringen. TSG Hoffenheim II (U23) played the first half against TSG Öhringen and the second half against TSV Pfedelbach. The match ended 2-1 (2-0).
The proceeds from the tickets and food sales support children and young people in Namibia, for example in Okombahe, at the Martin Luther School and at a school in Windhoek where school dropouts can repeat their qualifications.
TSG Hoffenheim II (U23) currently plays in the Regionalliga (Regional Football League). Two years ago, they spent their winter training camp in Namibia. They still maintain close relationships with the people of Namibia from that time. At the request of the Namibia Support Association, they were happy to host a charity match in Öhringen to benefit our children's and youth projects.
This match took place on Sunday, June 29, at the Otto-Meister-Stadion in Öhringen. TSG Hoffenheim II (U23) played the first half against TSG Öhringen and the second half against TSV Pfedelbach. The match ended 2-1 (2-0).
The proceeds from the tickets and food sales support children and young people in Namibia, for example in Okombahe, at the Martin Luther School and at a school in Windhoek where school dropouts can repeat their qualifications.
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A sign in the dry land
The new soup kitchen building in Okombahe was inaugurated at Easter. At this soup kitchen, approximately 60 neglected children receive a healthy meal three times a week. The facility received high praise at the inauguration, but Alettha, the nurse at Okombahe, also pointed out that there are currently no toilets for the many children.
However, these were already part of the financial planning: In Namibia, water is very precious and expensive. Therefore, the Namibia Support Association, in consultation with Albertina, the initiator of the soup kitchen, opted for a special solution: two waterless and odorless toilets! Two Otji toilets, a Namibian product from Otjiwanrongo, with a hand basin were built and installed in recent weeks. Now there is one toilet each for the boys and girls, and these are a sign for Okombahe: The soup kitchen's water bill will not increase as a result. The approximately €2,000 for these Otji toilets with a basin was made possible by many donations—including yours.
The new soup kitchen building in Okombahe was inaugurated at Easter. At this soup kitchen, approximately 60 neglected children receive a healthy meal three times a week. The facility received high praise at the inauguration, but Alettha, the nurse at Okombahe, also pointed out that there are currently no toilets for the many children.
However, these were already part of the financial planning: In Namibia, water is very precious and expensive. Therefore, the Namibia Support Association, in consultation with Albertina, the initiator of the soup kitchen, opted for a special solution: two waterless and odorless toilets! Two Otji toilets, a Namibian product from Otjiwanrongo, with a hand basin were built and installed in recent weeks. Now there is one toilet each for the boys and girls, and these are a sign for Okombahe: The soup kitchen's water bill will not increase as a result. The approximately €2,000 for these Otji toilets with a basin was made possible by many donations—including yours.
“Thank you very much” – say the children in Okombahe.
You can see the films about the inauguration of the building
here!
Good Friday and Easter in Okombahe
The Paatz and Knoche couples from the Namibia Support Association spent Easter in Okombahe last year. During the entertaining three-hour Good Friday service, several local choirs sang, and the German delegation also joined in the singing.
The Resurrection Service on Easter morning began in the cemetery, still dark, with much singing. Everyone wore snow-white robes. In small scenes, biblical events were reenacted at the graves. The anticipation of the resurrection at the graves of loved ones is impressive.
The Paatz and Knoche couples from the Namibia Support Association spent Easter in Okombahe last year. During the entertaining three-hour Good Friday service, several local choirs sang, and the German delegation also joined in the singing.
The Resurrection Service on Easter morning began in the cemetery, still dark, with much singing. Everyone wore snow-white robes. In small scenes, biblical events were reenacted at the graves. The anticipation of the resurrection at the graves of loved ones is impressive.
Below is the report of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in spring 2014
