We know that there are many kids in Tanzania that need our help, as such we have established a new program to provide education sponsorships for children in need. We have made a commitment that for every child who lives in our home, we will give 5 additional children the education that they want and need.
Staff Dependant Program
We could not care for our Ujamaa Family without our incredibly hard working staff members and we want to be able to recognise the impact they are having. We have created a program to support our staff in gaining further education and training, which ultimately allows them to provide better support to their own families. Many of our staff have children of their own and we want to see them have the same opportunities at our Ujamaa Family.
Newlands Orphanage
Newlands Orphanage cares for 60 children from the local village, located 15km south of the town of Moshi, Tanzania. More than 40 of the kids live on site full time and the others attend boarding school/vocational training and stay at the orphanage during the holidays.
The climate in Newlands Village is very hot and dry which can make daily life very difficult in this small community. Unemployment is high and job opportunities are limited. Many children are left without parents or support. Most of the kids at the orphanage only have a few clothes and 1 pair of shoes.
Supported by only a small number of donors, the staff at Newlands Orphanage struggle to cover the basic needs of the kids. They desperately need help to provide better food, education and healthcare. All the kids go to school but it is always stressful when it comes time to pay fees.
Our program supports 60 children in getting the education they so desperately need to ensure they have a chance to support themselves in the future!