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
Kikatiti Pilot Bore Hole Finished
Wednesday July 1st the pilot bore hole of 112 meters was completed at the Kikatiti farm of Orphans Foundation Fund. The preliminary study estimates that the well will yield over 2000 liters per hour of water. This water will be plenty to irrigate the farm, sustain the work of OFF and in turn help many more orphaned and vulnerable children in Tanzania. We’d like to thank Dr. Lace, Senator Winters, and the many donors who helped to make this possible.
Rafiki Child Care Home
The Rafiki Child Care home is overflowing with warmth and smiles because of the work of Orphans Foundation Fund supported by Catherine Mulvale and other donors. Our group went to Rafiki for several days this month to build a playground for the children. With songs and dancing they greeted us, with hug of happiness they drew us in, and with their lives they embrace our love.
Chiswea Street Children
With great energy and eagerness the children at the Chiswea Street Children’s Center performed many types of dances, songs, dramatic plays, stunts, and talented skills for Catherine Mulvale and her group visiting from Canada. Some of the plays were depicting how life was living on the street with drugs, alcohol, fights, and extreme poverty. Then other plays showed how life changed when they enrolled in the Orphans Foundation Fund/Chiswea Street Children Project to get off the street, get clean from drugs and alcohol, and study for the future! With continued drive and hard work these children will make for themselves lives worth living.
Lengast Drilling
Last month Orphans Foundation Fund, along with the support of many generous donors, began the work of drilling two wells in Lengast Masai village. Two surveys were conducted using two separate methods and both indicated the presence of water. Unfortunately the drilling rig reached it’s maximum depth before water was found. We still have great hopes that soon when additional funds are raised we may continue to drill deeper and hit fountains of life giving water.
Wine to Water Event Raises Money for the Yatima Fund
The Wine to Water event sponsored by Dr. Jim Lace and Senator Jackie Winters attracted over 150 guests and raised close to $50,000 on Sunday, April 5th 2009. Thanks to everyone who helped make the event a success!
The Salem-based newspaper The Statesman Journal ran an article in the 06 April 2009 edition. You can read the story in its entirety online, as well as view a photo gallery of the event.
Read: Event raises money for clean-water projects in Africa »
Dr. Lace Featured in Local News Broadcast
Dr. Jim Lace was profiled Friday evening in a segment called “Everyday Heros” on KATU Channel 2 in Portland, Oregon. The piece highlighted his work with the Yatima Group, and the upcoming Wine for Water fundraiser.
Yatima Group Fund Update
Dr. James K. Lace, M.D.
I was able to work in Tanzania in December of 2008 with our two orphan programs. I will give you a short update on things and what the next year looks like for budget priorities and projects.
Massai Lengast Community Development Project Proposal
Orphans Foundation Fund in Partnership with Ndio Tunaweza (Women Development Service Center of the area) is seeking support to work with them to develop and implement a sustainable community water supply and sanitation system in Lengasti village, located in the northern part of Simanjiro district in Manyara region.
View Community Development Project Proposal (pdf)
Wine for Water Fundraiser
Wine tasting fundraiser to raise money for The Yatima Group Fund, a US-based coordinating corporation for 30 orphan centeres in Tanzania.
Sunday, April 5, 2009 from 3:00-5:00
Events at Copper Hill
3170 Commercial St. SE
Salem, OR 97302
Tickets are $75 per person ($50 of which is tax deductible).
You can RSVP to Rachel at 503-364-0227 or just show up on Sunday!
Rehabilitation and Care for Street Children Abusing Drugs Project
Orphans Foundation Fund has been awarded 100,000 EURO by CORDAID for our new “Rehabilitation and Care for Street Children Abusing Drugs Project” This project will benefit 50 children every year for the next three years, starting on January 1st, 2009.
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.
