About

The Orphan Foundation Fund (O.F.F) was founded in 2002 and is a registered NOT FOR PROFIT, NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION (NGO), headquartered in Arusha Tanzanian.

We are an organisation that endeavours to protect the most valuable members of our societies and stop the downward spiral of poverty, disease and illiteracy. We at O.F.F foster a dignified and sheltered life for children who have fallen victim to the scourge of destitution, solitude and are at the risk of HIV/AIDS.

Tanzanian is a home to 39.4 million people.

2.5 million are orphans, and an estimated 44% are under 15.

1.1 million estimated numbers of orphans are living with HIV/AIDS, and a further 38% are suffering from malnutrition.

(Fact from the CIA world fact-book last updated on 24th January 2008)

Orphans Foundation Fund is enhancing its credibility and effectiveness by working closely with a distinguished International Advisory Board.

Board of Trustees:

  • Samwel Lugemalila - Chairperson of the Board
  • Gosberth H.Baitwa- Board Member
  • Flora B. Buberwa- Board Member
  • Dr. James K. Lace- Board Member
  • Recipicius  Henerico - Board Member
  • Catherine Mulivale - Board Member

Staff Contacts

NAME                                                         TITLE                                                  EMAIL

  • Gosberth H. Baitwa-                      Executive Director                                          director@orphansfoundationfund.org
  • ………………………                        Project Cordinator                                         ……………………………………………….
  • Appel Otieno Erenest                      Program officer and social worker                    info@orphansfoundationfund.org
  • Mary Mlay                                    Accountant  Officer                                          info@orphansfoundationfund.org
  • Mechard Byakubakwo                    Farm Manager  &  child Education officer          info@orphansfoundationfund.org
  • Jane P. Lazaro                              Asistant Officer and  Donation Superviser            info@orphansfoundationfund.org

International Advisory Board

  • Alfonso Berrocal (Spain):  Financial Planning Advisor (Barclays Bank, London)
  • Daniela Blyth (Austria): Microfinance Projects
  • Saskia Blyth (United Kingdom): David Collins Studio, (London)
  • Dr James K. Lace (USA): Pediatrician (Child Health, Oregon)
  • Esther Mesman (Netherlands): Neuropsychologist (Amsterdam)
  • Catherine Mulvale (Canada): Development Officer for multiple national health-related charities
  • Monica Perez Cuevas (Spain): Budget and Finance (Caixa Capital Risc, Barcelona)
  • Sophia Meingast (Austria): Vienna Law Faculty (Austria)
  • Christina Wein (Germany/Sweden): Economist (Credit Suisse, Zurich)
  • Max Wein (Germany): Business School, Zurich University