Bernhard Nordcamp Center

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At the Bernard Nordkamp Centre locals and volunteers are working hand in hand to improve the life of the children through education.

Our History

Bernhard Nordkamp, the founder of the Bernard Nordkamp Centre, came to Namibia in 1986 to focus on the plight of children – especially those in Windhoek’s northern Katutura settlement. It was his vision and drive that established the children’s centre now carrying his name: The ...

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Our History

Bernhard Nordkamp, the founder of the Bernard Nordkamp Centre, came to Namibia in 1986 to focus on the plight of children – especially those in Windhoek’s northern Katutura settlement. It was his vision and drive that established the children’s centre now carrying his name: The Bernard Nordkamp Centre (BNC). The focus was on providing a safe place for orphans and vulnerable children as well as a soup kitchen, thereby guaranteeing them at least one meal a day. 

In 2005 Mary Beth Gallagher took over the lead at the Bernard Nordkamp Centre, starting a sport and activities program for the afternoons. As she looked at the needs of the kids in 2010 it became very obvious that the only way for them to really break the cycle of AIDS and poverty was going to be through education. Mary Beth is a volunteer herself and could not be more passionate about the children of Katutura and helping them through education.

Today the prime focus of the Bernard Nordkamp Centre Namibia is to provide a balanced educational programme with emphasis on Mathematics and English, which supports and supplements the Namibian school curriculum.

What we do

There are around 200 children participating in Bernard Nordkamp Centre's program, enrolled in local public schools, grades 1 to 10. They go to school in the morning and then come to the centre for lunch and after school classes in English and Maths. They are taught by local Namibian teachers as well as international volunteers.

The Bernard Nordkamp Centre objective's are to provide children with a balanced programme of activities which will meet their individual needs, but above all, will equip them to be positive, well educated and contributing adult members of society. To achieve this, the Centre provides a formal learning programme as well as opportunities for sporting and cultural activities. There is a youth choir, soccer, tennis, ping-pong, basketball, chess and even swimming.

Meanwhile the children are proud to say that they are going to the Bernard Nordkamp Centre and they found a new description for BNC: Best Namibian Children!

Our Mission & Goals

At the Bernard Nordkamp Centre the teachers, parents and caregivers, working together to create an environment that eliminates violence, hatred and ignorance and replaces it with knowledge, discipline, conflict resolution and teamwork.

Thanks to many donors, volunteers and sponsors those kids who regularly come to follow the classes are also supported with school uniforms, school equipment, clothes, toys, food and other things.


Contact Person

MaryBeth Gallagher

Spoken languages: Engelsk, Spansk
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Janine Asmussen rating5,0

2024 at After School Teaching

I had a wonderful time at the BNC. Mary works with an incomparable passion, which is transmitted both to the children and to the volunteers. Mary's work makes a significant difference to the children in Katutura and anyone who is lucky enough to work there learns how charity and passion can lead to ...
Fiete Illgas rating5,0

2023 at After School Teaching

Being part of the teaching team at BNC in Windhoek was one of the best experiences of my life. I went there and I wasnt even sure if I would be able to be helpful, because I never teached before. But I learned that giving attention and offering help to the children, even with the smallest tasks, is ...
Quitterie DE LA SOURCE rating5,0

2023 at After School Teaching

I was very lucky to discover Namibia through my experience at BNC. I am 21 years old and I am currently studying at a business school in France. I went alone for 6 weeks as a mathematics and English teacher in Windhoek. I felt safe, I met many other volunteers who are now my friends. But most ...
Nick Walker rating5,0

2023 at After School Teaching

My stay at the BNC was incredibly meaningful and instructive. MaryBeth is an admirable woman who gives her life completely to the children of the BNC. I would recommend the BNC to anyone... without any ...
Matt McNab rating5,0

2023 at After School Teaching

However much time you have, you will not find a more worthwhile and beautiful cause than the BNC. You will find joy in every moment from teaching the kids, to feeding them, to playing games with them. I, for one, have been changed by this program and you will ...
Anna Helene Rier rating4,6

2023 at After School Teaching

Participating in the After School Teaching volunteer project in Namibia this February was undeniably one of the most enriching experiences of my life. As I reflect on the memories, I am overwhelmed with nostalgia for the wonderful moments spent with the children. The impact this project had on me is ...

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Quality Education