The bursary scheme is divided into two groups and is based on the
achievement of the learners. The bursary scheme is only valid for
government schools.
1.) Bursary scheme with the following objectives
Financial assistance (payment of school fees for the next school
year) of learners in secondary schools – based on their achievements.
The best performers in Grade 8, 9, 10, 11
The learners with the most remarkable improvement form the
half-year report to the end of the year
The learner with the most remarkable social engagement
That means a maximum of nine students per school could benefit
from the programme.
Currently selected schools from Windhoek, Otjiwarongo, Rehoboth
and Kalkfeld are participating in the programme.
2.) Special programme for excellent learners
"Kinderhilfe in Namibia e. V." is assisting selected primary
schools with the following programme. The two best performing learners
of these schools are qualified for the refund of their school and
hostel fees until they finish Grade 12.
3.) Humanitarian assistance
There are also some funds available for humanitarian assistance
of children. In general we can assume, that the whole programme
is very motivating for the learners.
The School Development Programme
The main activity of „Kinderhilfe in Namibia e. V.“
is actually the support of self help projects of local communities.
The organization realised the need for class rooms and school
equipment as well as for kindergardens. The organisation also
acknowlegded the existing commitment in many communities to contribute
to the development for the benefit of their children.
„Kinderhilfe in Namibia e. V.“ has decided not to
cover the cost of labour, this is seen as the neccessary committment
of the local community. The support of institutions which are
involved in the education process is as follows:
Building material for the construction of
class rooms
Building material for the renovation of
class rooms
Building material for the upgrading of kindergardens
Building material for the renovation of
kindergardens
Material for maintenance/renovation/upgrading
of hostels
Building material for the improvement of
the infrastructure, e.g. storerooms, sportfacilities and toilets
Equipment
Overview – activities and expenses (end 2009)
Schools, Hostels, Kindergardens
83
Schools received funds for the completion of 64 class rooms
35
Schools received additional educational equipment
19
Schools received funds for the improvement of their infrastructure
11
Kindergardens were established
19
Kindergartens received funds for the improvement
of their infrastructure
9
Hostels were supported for the improvement of their infrastructure
16
Schools received funds for the renovation of their property
Total N$ 5.050.000
So far "Kinderhilfe in Namibia" has completed 163 projects
countrywide.
Bursary scheme
Year
Number
Amount
1997
8
N$ 6.980
1998
89
N$ 55.435
1999
135
N$ 33.341
2000
183
N$ 61.511
2001
80
N$ 45.450
2002
80
N$ 47.135
2003
97
N$ 73.393
2004
81
N$ 66.515
2005
81
N$ 66.299
2006
64
N$ 64.615
2007
57
N$ 48.336
2008
61
N$ 56.479
2009
71
N$ 68.564
1.087
N$ 694.053
Total amount spent for both programmes N$ 5.800.000.
This amounts app. to € 580.000.
