A Home For Every Child
Every child deserves a home to grow up in.
In Mwanza, Tanzania, Watoto Wa Africa houses, feeds, schools, and cares for orphaned and vulnerable children — like family, every single day.
120+
Children cared for today
26
Years of continuous care
4
Programs beyond the home
100%
Of gifts reach the children
Who We Are
A registered children's home in Mwanza, Tanzania
Founded in 2000 and officially registered as an NGO in 2006, Watoto Wa Africa Orphanage has provided a safe, loving home for orphaned, abandoned, and vulnerable children who have nowhere else to turn — giving every child the chance to grow up healthy, educated, and prepared for a future of their own.
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Programs
Building toward self-reliance
Agriculture
Our farm reduces food costs and builds long-term self-sufficiency.
Poultry
Fresh eggs for the children's table, and a step toward reliable income.
Sports Academy
Football, discipline, and a path some children carry into adulthood.
Sewing Training
A supervised life-skills class — not labor: three machines, a real trade, staff-led.
Sponsor a Child
Every child deserves someone who believes in them
Dotto M., 11
I love playing football and dream of becoming a professional player for Tanzania's national team. As a hobby, I'd also like to coach football one day.
Rachel J., 7
I want to become an independent and strong woman.
Michael J., 8
I love learning, so I've decided I want to become a teacher.
Impact
Stories of children who grew up here
Baraka M.
Before I came to Watoto Wa Africa, life was very difficult — I had no safe place to live, and it was hard to get food, clothing, and other basic needs.
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Veronica C.
My journey with Watoto Wa Africa began in 2012, when I was 12 years old and in Grade 7. The orphanage gave me more than a place to stay — it gave me hope, guidance, and the opportunity to pursue an education.
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Your time can change a child's life
Whether you stay for one week or several months, your knowledge, compassion, and experience leave a lasting mark. We welcome individuals, families, university groups, and professionals from around the world.
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Every gift changes a life
Your donation helps provide food, education, medical care, shelter, clean water, and clothing. Every contribution, regardless of size, makes a meaningful difference.
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