Steffi can be seen on the left of the picture.
STELP: What is your STELP story?
Steffi: It was at a workshop at Von Helden und Gestalten that I first heard Serkan speak and then signed up as a volunteer. However, due to time and money constraints, a stay abroad was out of the question for me at the time. When the war in Ukraine started, Oona (former project manager at STELP) asked me if I wanted to volunteer there and help her represent STELP in schools and companies. Since then, we have built up the ambassador program together, first as a small team and now with a large, committed group of people.
Steffi: It was at a workshop at Von Helden und Gestalten that I first heard Serkan speak and then signed up as a volunteer. However, due to time and money constraints, a stay abroad was out of the question for me at the time. When the war in Ukraine started, Oona (former project manager at STELP) asked me if I wanted to volunteer there and help her represent STELP in schools and companies. Since then, we have built up the ambassador program together, first as a small team and now with a large, committed group of people.
STELP: How did the ambassador program at STELP come about?
Steffi: With more and more war and injustice in the world, STELP’s work became increasingly important and the association became better known. As it is important to the STELP team to appreciate donors and also to visit companies and schools after fundraising campaigns to thank them or introduce the association, more manpower was needed to cover this. Serkan and Oona had often taken on these appointments before and at some point this was no longer logistically feasible. So we started to put together a team of dedicated, long-standing volunteers who have been taking on this task ever since to take the pressure off the core team.
STELP: Which project is particularly close to your heart?
Steffi: That’s a really difficult question, because I think all the projects that STELP carries out are important. But because very specific projects are often requested, especially for schools, I know a bit more about projects that have to do with child and youth welfare. The project in Yemen is particularly close to my heart. I think it’s great how many children and young people are being helped there, despite the current catastrophic conditions. Above all, I find the work that our Supporter on Site Mohammed is doing there with his team unbelievable and admirable.
Steffi: That’s a really difficult question, because I think all the projects that STELP carries out are important. But because very specific projects are often requested, especially for schools, I know a bit more about projects that have to do with child and youth welfare. The project in Yemen is particularly close to my heart. I think it’s great how many children and young people are being helped there, despite the current catastrophic conditions. Above all, I find the work that our Supporter on Site Mohammed is doing there with his team unbelievable and admirable.
STELP: What makes STELP special for you?
Steffi: A huge network of great people working together on real problems at eye level. We can really make a difference and make a difference. Everyone is highly motivated and it’s not about gaining an advantage for yourself. I’ve never been part of a team or association before where I’ve really felt this energy from everyone and that’s what makes STELP stand out for me.
STELP: How do you clear your head?
Steffi: I’m a big fan of board games. A cozy game night with friends helps me to switch off at the weekends. During the week, it’s more of a short walk.
