The bursary scheme is based on the achievements of the learners. There are two different programmes, which are 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 from the half-year report to the year-end report
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 the north, 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 classrooms, pre-primary schools, kindergardens and school equipment. 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 and renovation of class rooms
Building material for the construction and renovation of pre-primary schools
Building material for the construction, upgrading and renovation of kindergardens
Material for maintenance/renovation/upgrading of hostels
Building material for the improvement of the infrastructure, e.g. store rooms, sport facilities and toilets
Educational equipment
For some big projects „Kinderhilfe in Namibia“ received funding form „Sternstunden“ (Benefiz programme of Bavarian Broadcasting), Irma-Pfeifer-Foundation, BMZ (Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development).
Kalkfeld: Building of three class rooms and a store room
Ovitoto: Building of three class rooms and a store room
Windhoek: Building of a mulit-purpose hall
Rehoboth: Building of a multi-purpose hall
Omithyia: Building of eight class rooms, store rooms and toilelettes
Overview – activities and expenses (end 2011)
Schools, Hostels, Kindergardens
93
Schools received funds for the completion of 64 class rooms
37
Schools received additional educational equipment
22
Schools received funds for the improvement of their infrastructure
12
Kindergardens were established
21
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$ 6.590.000
So far "Kinderhilfe in Namibia" has completed 173 projects countrywide with a total volume of N$ 7.511.000. That is appr. EURO 820.000,00
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
2010
85
N$ 119.823
2011
74
N$ 89.549
1.246
N$ 903.425
Before the activities were moved to Namibia, “Kinderhilfe in Namibia” spent almost Euro 250.000 in Germany. The total amount spent so far for the different programmes is appr. Euro 2.1 Mio.
