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For decades, Steve Gumaer, founder of NOVI, has devoted his life to humanitarian work. His career in NGOs is not just a profession but a calling—rooted in faith, compassion, and an unshakable belief in human dignity.
Guided by his Christian convictions, Gumaer has consistently chosen the path of presence, entering into the lives of those living on the margins. His work has always been about more than aid. It is about walking alongside others, sharing both burden and hope.
Equally central to his identity is his love for the outdoors. Forests, lakes, and open landscapes are not only places of retreat but mirrors of his own inner world. When photographed in nature, Gumaer appears deeply at ease, his connection to the environment reinforcing the grounded quality of his character.
One striking image presents him with black wings—an artistic choice that speaks to the paradoxes of his life: faith and doubt, burden and beauty, struggle and grace. The wings are not symbols of perfection, but of the weight borne by someone who has committed to service.
There’s something cinematic about his presence, with echoes of Hugh Grant’s warmth, Dustin Hoffman’s depth, and Jack Nicholson’s edge. Yet, Gumaer’s story is uniquely his own—etched not on film, but in the countless lives touched by his compassion.
Through NOVI, and through his personal witness, Steve Gumaer embodies a rare balance: rooted in faith, renewed by nature, and driven by the enduring call to serve
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