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We are currently setting up an animal supported therapy center for children with disabilities in Windhoek. On our beautiful farm we have four lovely dogs, two very cute miniature horses - Fridolin and Florina - , a rideable mare called Melody, two donkeys, two alpacas Puschel and Wuschel, two goats Schnucki and Putzi and lots of turtles.
In the coming weeks, among other things, we want to built different shelters for the animals and a fence for our new pool which will be used for hydrotherapy and also for the enjoyment of the volunteers. Soon a playground and trampoline should arrive at the port and we want to order a summer bobsled. Soon we will pick up the first children from the slums in Katutura so tat they can spend time on our farm - benefitting from our various therapy programs.
We would be happy if you want to spend time with our animals, cuddling them and maybe even training them a bit. You can help also with typical farm chores like cleaning the paddock, brooming the animals or giving them food and water.
Our farm is the right place for people who love the nature and animals (you can see and hear the ostriches and peacocks of our neighbour) and are interested in helping children with disabilities from very poor families in Namibia!
Remarks: Later on we will build a canteen on our farm which would cater not only for the children but also for the volunteers. But until then we would like to ask you to care for your own meals as due to COVID-19 we are also struggling a bit as donations became less. You can use our kitchen and due to this matter we only would ask you for about 3 hours help against free accomodation.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You can relax in a very quiet natural surrounding, enjoying the time with our friendly animals and learning about the difficult life of families with children with disabilities who never got any previous support. As soon as the first children will join our programm you will experience their immense happiness as a response to your interaction with them.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
During the setting-up of our farm my daugther (8) and me would be happy to enjoy your company! You may help in keeping the paddock clean - however it is easy work as our horses roam free during the day. If you are having horse skills or you are just good with dogs you are most welcome to spend as much time as you want with our animals. Help inside the farm house like cleaning or cooking is also welcomed but not mandatory. Actually we will be just happy to share stories with you and having you with us! As we are situated in a semi-desert landscape in the Khomas Highland our plants do not need much water, but if you think they feel dirsty, don't hesitate to help them out with a small bucket of water ;-)
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
Accommodation
Inside our red brick farmhouse we have two beautiful rooms for volunteers and guests. One huge room with two beds and attached bathroom and a smaller room with great views. We will share the kitchen and there is also a huge thatched lapa (living room) whith a typical Namibian indoor-braai (fireplace for barbecue).
What else ...
Whenever we drive to town (20 km, during school time every day) you are able to join us for roaming around in Windhoek where you will find plenty of malls and shopping facilities. So if you need a break from the remote farmlife just dive into the city life. If you want to do a safari, we can drop you at Okapuka Farm as it takes hardly 10 km from us where giraffes, zebras, rhinos and crocodiles are roaming in the wild almost freely. There are also nearby hiking and riding possibilites at Elisenheim Guestfarm.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 2-3 hours a day, 6 days a week
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During the day I fed the animals (loved every sunset feeding session), cleaned the paddock/house/pool, did some other household tasks (painting,… read more
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During the day I fed the animals (loved every sunset feeding session), cleaned the paddock/house/pool, did some other household tasks (painting,… read more
During our stay, we didn’t have the opportunity to see the therapies with kids, but they were doing a great job building new houses and creating new spaces for them. So, our main tasks… read more
hope to see you again one day, maybe in Tansania ;)
best regards
All our family was accommodated in a same room with our own bathroom.
We like our freedom in carrying out the tasks requested to us and the proximity of… read more
I participated in various daily tasks and in the realization of a solar water heater. These two weeks allowed me a first contact with the Namibian culture. Nicolas welcomed me very well and the rhythm of the days was cool :)
Fortunately I met her because without her I wouldn't have been able to travel in… read more
The day care facilities are being built by professional workers, and it's going fast. We saw a first building go up during the two-weeks we spent there.
Our tasks were mainly :
- Taking care of the animals : keeping the paddock… read more
I’ve learnt a lot from Nicole (always so kind...) Julie (one of a kind. She speaks 3 languages and is so clever, brilliant, funny, independent, SPECIAL), the animals (all cuteness from Felix, Pritty, Prince, Boomy, Melodie, Cutie, Jeronimo, Jenny, Florina, Fredolin and so on!! Nicole’s story is AMZING. The silence,… read more
Reto was very very hard working, helping us with lots of things, like fixing the goat shed of our "runaway" goats, making our new swimming pool safe by building a fence around it, living the "Namibian way of life" by collecting wood and… read more
I had a very large room with a private bathroom, what a luxury!
In terms of location, it is not really far from Windhoek (20 minutes by car) and whenever Nicole has to go into the city you can go with her.
The work is not hard,… read more
We helped to clean around before the TV came, built a horse paddock, built a trough from a electric drum and other… read more
