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
Growing up fast!
All of the chickens are all growing up fast in the Vodacom Foundation funded coop at Rafiki Child Care Center. By the end of this year we plan to have this chicken coop producing a significant contribution to the ongoing operating costs of Rafiki. Thank you all who contributed to and continue to support Rafiki and Orphans Foundation Fund.
Merelani Water Project Handover Ceremony
The Orphans Foundation Fund Merelani Water project has been operational since last year, and the community has greatly benefited and appreciated the new water source. On April 15th, 2011 we had the official handover of the project. The District Commissioner of Simanjiro was invited to hand over the water and sanitation project to the Muslim community at Merelani. Many thanks to IDRF and all those who donated and were involved to make this project a success. This is a well that has and will continue to give new life, health, and happiness to the people here in Mererani Tanzania.
Completed Chicken Coop funded by Vodacom
Here are a few shots of the fully completed Chicken Coop for Rafiki Child Care Center funded by the Vodacom Foundation. Orphans Foundation Fund is truly please with the quality and functionality of the structure and hope that it provides well for the child for many years to come. Asante Vodacom Foundation!
Handover of the Chicken Coop
The handover of the Chicken Coop to Rafiki Child Care Center was a joyful and wonderful event. Representatives from the Vodacom Foundation, Orphans Foundation Fund, and the press were there for the handing over the new building to the center. The new cute fuzzy yellow residents also moved into their home and enjoyed their first meal at Rafiki. 
Chicken Coop for Rafiki Child Care Center
Orphans Foundation Fund is near the completion of new chicken coop, the building should be done by 29th Feb 2011. This is a Income Generating Activity for Rafiki Child Care Center. When the building is completed it will be fumigated and will remain closed for two weeks before bringing in the chicks. Many thanks to the Vodacom Foundation for their generous donation of 15 million Tanzania Shillings which made this project possible.
Orphans Foundation Fund Video
This video was made awhile ago and gives a brief overview of the mission of Orphans Foundation Fund and projects we engage ourselves with here in Tanzania.
Some updates to note are the water found at Kikatiti turned out to be seasonal, so we are again looking for either a constant potable source or to purchase another plot of land for the project. The rehabilitation of the old USAID water system is now our hope for Lengast village, but it will be costly to repair and maintain. There are so many needs here in Tanzania, so if you can donate to help these people you would literally be saving lives! If you are in the US or Canada please contact Dr. James Lace, or if you are in Tanzania contact Gosberth Baitwa.
Graduation Video News!
This year we will be doing something new on the Orphans Foundation Fund website, video news updates! This past Monday, January 31st we had the graduation for the students enrolled in the 2nd year of the Orphans Foundation Fund / Chiswea Street Children Project. Please watch the video below.
Vocational University Plans
Orphans Foundation Fund has made conceptual architectural plans for the Vocational University for orphans and vulnerable children. What we want to build would distinguish itself by it’s name, design, educational training system, equipment, teachers, and international support so that youth may be trained in various trades and make them to become self reliant. We want to make a model for all other VTCs in the country to look up to and follow. You can help make this dream possible, please contact us. Click on the below photos to see the larger photos.
First of many harvests
The Rafiki Farm is golden brown with this past season’s crop of Safflower Cartamo. The drought resistant plant yields over 70% oil which is used for cooking. It will be sold to partially cover operating expenses of Rafiki Child Care Home and also for reinvestment in next years crop. Since this year went so well, we are considering leasing additional acreage to even further boost the profits from this income generating activity. We are working towards sustainability, which is truly the ideal end goal for any organization or individual.
New Rafiki Water Pump installed
After months of use, the first Rafiki Child Care Home water pump unfortunately broke free from it’s mount and fell to the bottom of the well. Many attempts to retrieve it proved unsuccessful, so we opted to install a new pump in it’s place. The new water pump is in a secure concrete housing with a steel cover to keep people from tampering with it. Thanks to all the donors who made this dream a reality, twice over!
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.
