Our most recent Form Four graduates have started enrolling in their higher educations. These big dreamers and over-achievers are spreading out across the country to seek out the best opportunities to build a bright, unique future. Here are their plans for the road ahead: Simon Samwel: As the most talkative and outgoing of our graduates (with […]
By India Howell, Founder & Executive Director It’s hard to believe that 15 years have passed until I realize that the boys I used to bend over to hug are now so tall I have to stand on tip toes to reach them. And the girls who were playing with dolls on the veranda are […]
By Peter Leon Mmassy, Founder & Managing Director The transformation we have seen in our community in such a short period of time is truly incredible. And while I am glad to be celebrating our many accomplishments, reflecting on the past only reminds me of all that we still have ahead. When India and I […]
By Alex Behan, Education Director The first three months at Oldeani and Gyetighi schools were certainly jam packed! In a nod to our 15th Anniversary, here are 15 highlights among many from the recent months: OUTSTANDING EXAM RESULTS – At Gyetighi Primary School the students continue to excel in exam results. Not one Standard 4 […]
May 2003 – We open our doors as Tanzanian Children’s Fund and become a registered organization. January 2004 – We begin our work in Oldeani by providing a home and forever family to 17 marginalized children September 2006 – The Rift Valley Children’s Village opens. Our family grows to 41 children. January 2007 – We partner with the […]
As told by Christopher Paulo, Elia, Maria, Edina, Jackline, Neema Safari and Magdalena We spoke with our 15 year olds, to get a bit of insight into what daily life looks like in the teenage years. In between peeling and cutting potatoes for that night’s dinner, here is what they had to say : RVCV […]
When Careen Charles enrolled at Oldeani Secondary School (OSS) three years ago, it looked more like a construction site than a school. At the time, more students were dropping out than graduating at OSS. Despite her concerns, Careen knew that if Mama India, Kaka Peter, and the TCF team could transform Gyetighi Primary School into […]
Among the qualities we want to instill in our children, we want them to be trustworthy, accountable, and responsible, and what better way to teach than by example. We are proud as an organization to operate with integrity and are excited to announce that Charity Navigator has honored us for our commitment with their highest […]
When we visited Mama Wini John at her restaurant last week, the solar-powered TV was broadcasting the news while customers streamed in and out. Her husband, Moshi, was busy preparing for the lunch rush on the stove out back. Catching up over a cup of tea, Mama Wini’s stories featured all the elements of a […]
Sponsorship programs exist all over the world. So, what makes the Tanzanian Children’s Fund’s sponsorship program special? Our approach to sponsorship is different because we don’t simply aim to cover the financial needs of the children growing up at the Rift Valley Children’s Village, but instead focus on creating meaningful relationships between the children and […]
In March of 2003, we at Tanzanian Children’s Fund started chasing an ambitious dream – help a community of 10,000 find a path out of poverty. Since our founding, we have built a village that is a loving home and forever family to 97 vulnerable children. Today, the Rift Valley Children’s Village embodies the very […]
