The team

Who We Are

We are a team of people from many walks of life and with a wide variety of skills. What binds us together is our desire to make the vision of our founder, Roland Engel, a reality.

the dream

How It All Started

In December 2003 when Roland Engel, Senior Paster of Christian Family Centre, moved to Namibia from South Africa it was his dream to set up a resource centre for all people living in Namibia. A place full of information, support and love for those who need it. This dream is becoming a reality with Hope for Life Foundation.

We want to be a resource vehicle bringing lasting change to Namibia and all who live in this great country. We will make projects of our own happen and we will partner with others to help make their projects a reality.

We can see so much need around us and we are willing to stand up and be counted as part of the solution.

the people

Executive Board

Roland Engel

Board Member

Senior Pastor, Christian Family Centre and the man behind the dream.

Denise Engel

Board Member

Wife to Roland Engel and a dentist.

Reuben Engel

Board Member

Son of Roland and Denise and a pastor at Christian Family Centre.

Rosalind Schlabitz

Managing Director

Certified Biblical Counsellor.

Forrest Branch

Board Member

Forrest holds an MBA in finance and corporate stratgey.

Charlene Uakuramenua

Chairwoman

Social Work Lecturer at Welwitschia University

Bernadus Uakuramenua

Board Member

School Teacher

Aneen Engel

Board Member

Chief of Staff at Christian Family Centre

Company Details

Legal Name: Hope for Life Foundation
Legal Identity: Non-profit association incorporated under Section 21 of the Companies Act, Act 26 of 2004.
Company Registration Number: 2018/2969

All donations made to Hope for Life are tax deductible according to Section 17 (1)(s) of the Income Tax Act No 24 of 1981.

Ministry of Health and Social Services:
Registered Welfare Organisation
Registration Number: WO481
No expiry
Memorandum of Agreement with Intermediate Hospital Katutura to provide services to abandoned babies and children left in the hospital.

Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare:
Designated Child Protection Organisation designated to perform the following functions:

Preparing reports for the Minister and Children’s Court.
Facilitating mediation.
Preparing reports in respect of custody and guardianship.
Facilitating parenting plans.
Providing prevention and early intervention services.
Investigation of children in need of protective services
Removing children or alleged offenders.
Facilitation of foster care and supervision of children in foster care.
Assessment of prospective adoptions.
Facilitation of domestic adoptions.
Providing support services for child victims of trafficking.
Reunification of children with their families and associated supervision.
Facilitating placement of children in alternative care and supervision of children in alternative care.