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Tumaini Children's Center brings hope to vulnerable children in Tanzania

05/04/2025

Tumaini Children's Center is a project based in the Kagera region of northwestern Tanzania, which supports vulnerable children living or working on the streets due to poverty, family conflict or abuse.

The name Tumaini, meaning hope, reflects the project's core mission: to prevent children from ending up on the streets and to reintegrate those who have already been affected. Since 2003, Tumaini Children's Center has worked in partnership with the local community, authorities and families to ensure that children receive the care, protection and opportunities they need to build a brighter future.

Students in Kashabo Bukoba.
Students in Kashabo Bukoba.

Impact 2024

Through the generosity of donors and partners, Tumaini Children's Center has achieved significant results over the past year:

  • 40 children were reintegrated into safe family homes, foster homes or boarding schools.
  • 866 vulnerable children received direct support, including counseling, life skills training, and legal assistance.
  • 351 children were helped by locally based Tumaini groups, preventing them from ending up on the streets.
  • 3,971 local leaders participated in training on child protection and their rights, strengthening community support for children at risk.

These efforts contribute to the project's long-term goal of reducing the number of children living and working on the streets while ensuring that all children can grow up in a safe and supportive environment.

Mother and son reunited after a year.
Mother and son reunited after a year.

Financing and sustainability

Tumaini Children's Center is funded through a combination of income-generating activities, international and local donations, and institutional support. The project actively develops sustainable sources of funding while relying on grants to ensure that more children can be reintegrated into safe environments and provided with education, health care, and social support.

Adventina, director of the Reception Center, together with the children.
Adventina, director of the Reception Center, together with the children.

Create lasting change

By supporting Tumaini Children's Center, the Iduna Foundation is helping to change lives – providing children with hope, stability and a future. Every contribution makes it possible for more children to leave life on the streets behind and build a path towards a brighter tomorrow.