Orphans Foundation Fund has been operating since 2002. We work according to the international development adage think globally, act locally. While our donor base is global, we are a locally run Tanzanian NGO, working directly at the grass roots. We think that works best because we not only speak the language, we know the country's culture. After all, it is our own.
Recent News
Powering the Pediatric Unit of Mt. Meru Hospital
The pediatric unit of Mt. Meru hospital has temporarily moved to the Levolosi clinic. Unfortunately it is off the hospital grid for electricity. Without electricity and lights giving proper care to the patients was difficult. Orphans Foundation Fund was able to purchase the necessary wiring and connectors to connect to a nearby generator. Now all the children in the pediatric unit can be cared for, any electrical medical equipment can be operated when needed, and the nurses can see their patients with proper lighting.
Students in Cooking Course
Last week 21 young adults graduated from the Orphans Foundation Fund cooking course funded by Cord Aid. At the ceremony many of last terms students were awarded a certificate during the ceremony at Help to self Help vocational center. An additional 29 young adults studied tailoring and mechanics. They will graduate in January of next year.
Wheelchair donation
A good samaritan donated a wheelchair to Orphans Foundation Fund and it was then given to this needy man. The donor now wants to give to more people, so we are looking for more with disabilities to help.
Computer Empowerment Donation
Six nurses at Mt Meru Hospital and three students have each been given a notebook computer by Orphans Foundation Fund. This OFF sustainable computer program targets working partners, vulnerable children and other less privileged group in the community with computer equipment and training.
Computer Training Courses
Orphans Foundation Fund now has a fully equipped and staffed Computer training center which offers courses in the following:
Introduction Computer course: Introduction to Windows, Intro to Microsoft Word, Intro to Microsoft Excel, Intro to Microsoft Access, Internet and email. The course duration is 7 weeks for 120,000/= or 24,000/= per segment
Advanced Computer course: Advanced Microsoft Word, Advance Microsoft Excel, Advanced Microsoft Access, Microsoft Powerpoint. The course duration is 7 weeks 140,000 /= or 35,000/= per segment
Web and Graphic design: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Dreamweaver. The course duration is 4 weeks 240,000/= or 60,000/= per segment
Miss Vodacom Tanzania 2011!
We were very happy to have the 2011 Miss Vodacom Tanzania come to visit Orphans Foundation Found. They generously brought sewing materials for the tailoring students who are a part of the Street children project. Thank you blessing our students with these supplies and the pleasure of you gracing our meeting with your beautiful presence.
Visiting Jane’s Orphans Center
The staff of Orphans Foundation Fund along with Senator Jackie Winters and O.F.F. Founder Dr. James Lace made a special visit to Jane’s Orphan Center in Ngaramtoni Arusha Tanzania. Jane’s Orphan Center has been a special assistance project of O.F.F. with regard to land, donations, and legal mediation. We are so pleased that the center is running well and under the guidance of one so caring and committed to the children.
Computer Classes Begin!
The Orphans Foundation Fund computers classes are now in full session! All of the kids in the Street Children project are the first to benefit from the computers and instruction of the new teacher at Orphans Foundation Fund. Soon we will open up classes to the general public to be both an educational service to the community and bring in much needed funds to continue the work of helping orphans and vulnerable children in Tanzania. Many thanks to Dr. James Lace, Senator Jackie Winters, and the many others who contributed to make this school possible.
Tree Planting Ceremony
On Wednesday we had the grand opening of the new Computer Teaching Center that supports orphans and vulnerable children through IT classes as well as bringing in donations for Orphans Foundation Fund to continue the many projects throughout the country in development and relief efforts for kids. We moved from the new center, which is located at the main O.F.F. office complex, to the O.F.F. Njiro plot which will become the permanent training facility for the organization. The ceremonial tree planting signified the new growth and progress of Orphans Foundation Fund. If you would like to get involved and help make this plan a reality please contact us!
OFF Board Meeting
On July 20th the Orphans Foundation Fund Tanzania Advisory board met with the administrative staff of O.F.F. as well as with the founder Dr. James Lace and with Senator Jackie Winters from the State of Oregon. We discussed financial oversight of ongoing projects, annual audits, the future sale of the Kikatiti plot of land, the Njiro plot, and engaging the advisory board members in more proactive ways. Thank you to all the participants for your advice and role in working with Orphans Foundation Fund for a better future for the children of this country.
Make a Donation
Dr. James Lace has formed a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation to accept donations in the US. You can now donate securly online using your credit/debit card, or directly from you checking or savings account.
Meet the Children
The little window of a world that we are creating here in Tanzania is becoming a beautiful thing with unity of purpose for the children of Tanzania. Money from loving people such as yourself, an ever growing vision of the future, and government leaders who support us with all that they can.
