But above all we would like to thank our Namibian friends:
To the headmistress, Miss Matilda Kharuxas, for her friendship, her long-standing trust, and words as beautiful as the soil of Africa, who will continue to be by our side at the GO BEAM Academy. To the headmaster, Mr. Marco Siseho, for his trust, his openness, his support, and his unwavering desire to take education at the primary school to a new level. To Ms. Muhurre, Ms. Dschambule, Mr. Patako, Ms. Kambinda, and all the other teachers at the primary school for their selfless dedication beyond their regular duties. To Ms. Hilde Hoeses, Ms. Lydia, Ms. Erika, Ms. Stella, Mr. Ludwig, Mr. Richard, Mr. Manfred, Om Lasa, and the many others for their continuous collaboration as equals. To Mr. Marcellus and Miss Lydia for their dedicated work in the garden and nursery. Without them, we and the garden would be lost. To Mister Festus, Miss Rona, and Miss Sabatha / for the wonderful work in the library. To Mr. Hermanus van Ster, our Master of Ceremonies / for his dedication as garden coordinator. To the one and only Mister Cloethe / for his height, his know-how, and his humor. To Ms. Rachel / for the pink nail polish. To Ms. Uiisis / for the most beautiful birthday song ever. To Mr. Harry and the school board / for the great involvement of parents. To Miss Isolda and Miss Christophine / for their big hearts at GO BEAM kindergarten. To all 559 children / for pictures, necklaces, love letters, and their trust. And to the incredibly great team at the Ministry of Education around Mister Ndafenongo, at Kambazembi Royal TA, at Mister Asaph Kandjeo, at Mister Novengi, the family of Miss Vahanika Kahorongo and the community of Otumborombonga / for the continuous support, the dedicated and committed cooperation and the heartfelt, shared, all-uniting desire to build a Primary School for Otumborombonga.
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts because we feel blessed to be able to do this work!
Ms Petra and Mr Thomas
