Our Ujamaa Family
Our children are at the heart of Ujamaa Tanzania Foundation. Our home is for them, to give them the quality of life that all children deserve.
With 20 kids living together, the home is always busy, full of laughter and energy. The children have a strong connection to their Ujamaa Family and we know that even when they grow up and move away, this will always be the place they call home. We are so proud of our children, who have all experienced complicated trauma and difficult life experiences, and we welcome any support that you can give us to help them to be happy, fulfilled and successful adults.
We currently care for 20 children in our main house at Ujamaa Children's Home, with capacity of 24, so that we can offer as many children as possible the chance at a great life, while still maintaining a close family unit. We take each step at a time to ensure that our progress is sustainable in the long term. We have made a life-long commitment to our Ujamaa Family and we intend to provide the best possible care to all the children we take in, until they are big enough to go out on their own.
With 20 kids living together, the home is always busy, full of laughter and energy. The children have a strong connection to their Ujamaa Family and we know that even when they grow up and move away, this will always be the place they call home. We are so proud of our children, who have all experienced complicated trauma and difficult life experiences, and we welcome any support that you can give us to help them to be happy, fulfilled and successful adults.
We currently care for 20 children in our main house at Ujamaa Children's Home, with capacity of 24, so that we can offer as many children as possible the chance at a great life, while still maintaining a close family unit. We take each step at a time to ensure that our progress is sustainable in the long term. We have made a life-long commitment to our Ujamaa Family and we intend to provide the best possible care to all the children we take in, until they are big enough to go out on their own.
All of our children are orphaned either through the death of their parent/s or by abandonment or they are vulnerable due to abuse or neglect.
We focus on children who have no option for reunification.
We focus on children who have no option for reunification.
Our Staff
We could not do anything without the incredibly dedicated staff who care for our children every single day!
Our Operations Manager, Fatuma has worked with us since 2014 and our House Manager, Deborah, has worked with us since 2011 - they both have a close connection with our Ujamaa Family. They are kind and generous with their time and energy., they work hard to make sure the home runs smoothly and that all needs are provided for. They have worked with us for more than a decade They are both committed to making valuable change in their community. They also manage all purchasing and expenses, coordinate the staff and all general needs for the home. They manage the kids' schedules and facilitate the day to day running of the home. Keeping track of what 20 children need for school and at home is quite a task!
Tatu, our Social Worker, is there to give advice and support to both the children and our staff. She ensures that we fulfil all government requirements and reporting.
Our Education Manager, Upendo, is there to support the kids with their homework and provide a well rounded educational experience. She encourages the children to support each other and use critical thinking to solve any problems.
We have Agnes, Felista, Lucy, Sarafina, Shamsia, Hawa and Mai who work throughout the week to support with cooking, cleaning and child care, and there are always 2 staff members on duty overnight. They have each worked with children for many years (they are also all mothers!) and they do a great job of keeping our house clean and organised, as well as playing with the kids. They assist in any way they can and enjoy spending time with the kids.
We also have our bus driver, who gets the kids to and from school and helps Fatuma & Deborah with shopping, paying bills and anything else they need to do around town. Our Groundskeeper keeps our home looking good and takes care of the vegetable garden - and the kids love to help in the veggie garden as well!
Our Operations Manager, Fatuma has worked with us since 2014 and our House Manager, Deborah, has worked with us since 2011 - they both have a close connection with our Ujamaa Family. They are kind and generous with their time and energy., they work hard to make sure the home runs smoothly and that all needs are provided for. They have worked with us for more than a decade They are both committed to making valuable change in their community. They also manage all purchasing and expenses, coordinate the staff and all general needs for the home. They manage the kids' schedules and facilitate the day to day running of the home. Keeping track of what 20 children need for school and at home is quite a task!
Tatu, our Social Worker, is there to give advice and support to both the children and our staff. She ensures that we fulfil all government requirements and reporting.
Our Education Manager, Upendo, is there to support the kids with their homework and provide a well rounded educational experience. She encourages the children to support each other and use critical thinking to solve any problems.
We have Agnes, Felista, Lucy, Sarafina, Shamsia, Hawa and Mai who work throughout the week to support with cooking, cleaning and child care, and there are always 2 staff members on duty overnight. They have each worked with children for many years (they are also all mothers!) and they do a great job of keeping our house clean and organised, as well as playing with the kids. They assist in any way they can and enjoy spending time with the kids.
We also have our bus driver, who gets the kids to and from school and helps Fatuma & Deborah with shopping, paying bills and anything else they need to do around town. Our Groundskeeper keeps our home looking good and takes care of the vegetable garden - and the kids love to help in the veggie garden as well!
Watch this Award Winning Short Documentary "My African Home" written and directed by Carley Mchome (formerly Andrews)
Filmed in 2013 it provides insight into the establishment of our home and where our kids come from.
Filmed in 2013 it provides insight into the establishment of our home and where our kids come from.