About us

About Us


“Tuwapende Watoto” in Kiswahili means “we love children.”

Tuwapende WatotoThe Tuwapende Watoto Children’s Foundation is a charity in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It provides orphaned and abandoned children a loving home and a good long term education for their future.
Tuwapende Watoto is a politically and religiously independent organization.

The Foundation is officially registered as an NGO in Tanzania. It is funded through private and institutional donations. The largest part of the administrative work is done by volunteers in Switzerland. All travel expenses of the founding members and the ambassadors as well as of the volunteers are paid by the persons privately. We guarantee that almost 100% of the donations are used locally.

Short history

VISION

Every child belongs in a family where they can grow surrounded by love respect and security.

MISSION

We are caring family for orphaned and abandoned children, We support them to live an Independent life, which is characterized by responsibility.

CAREER

We focus on a quality education and upbringing and assist the children to become an active and successfully member of the Tanzanian society.

HOW CHILDREN'S HEALTH FUND IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE