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14/09/2026

Last week, we joined around 500 children, , community leaders and neighbours for the official opening of Shabaha Children’s Home by the Regional Commissioner for and our CEO, Karim.

Kijana Kwanza (English) has created Shabaha to provide an alternative to long-term institutionalisation. For every child who enters Shabaha, the aim is for another to leave residential care, either safely reunified with their family or provided with long-term foster care at Sakina Family Village, under the guardianship of a trained bibi (or “grandmother”).

Since 2024, SBCH has been proud to support and work alongside Kijana Kwanza, including supporting the construction of Shabaha, as they seek to revolutionise children’s services in and help ensure that no child who needs support is turned away.

It has been a truly life-changing and humbling trip for our team, who have witnessed first-hand the huge impact Kijana Kwanza has on children and the in Tanzania.

We are also incredibly proud of our colleagues who successfully reached the summit of to raise vital funds for Kijana Kwanza.

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22/07/2026

Last week marked a significant milestone for SBCH as we hosted our very first Leaders Forum, bringing together over 70 colleagues from across the organisation for a day of reflection, learning and open discussion.

As well as celebrating the progress we’ve made over the past year, the most powerful reminder of why we do what we do came from hearing first-hand about the difference our colleagues make to the lives of .

We were privileged to hear from R, who previously lived in one of our homes. She spoke openly about the challenges she faced before coming into our care, including abuse and self-harm, and how the support of our team helped her rebuild her confidence and stop self-harming.

R also shared the lasting impact of the relationships she built with our team, particularly with Home Manager Mark, who helped her overcome her fear and mistrust of men. Today, she feels able to trust others and is optimistic about building a happy future of her own, including one day having a family. Although R has since moved on, our team continues to check in on her wellbeing – a testament to the lasting relationships they build.

We also welcomed Chris Wild, Director of Foster Greatness UK, who shared his lived experience of care and his work to improve outcomes for care-experienced people. An insightful Q&A with an Regulatory Inspection Manager explored the leadership and child-centred approaches that help create outstanding homes.

The Leaders Forum marks the beginning of what will become an annual tradition, bringing colleagues together to learn, listen, share ideas and reflect on the values that define SBCH.

Above all, it was a reminder of our commitment to – and of why the work we do matters so much to the children and young people we support.

15/07/2026

We are excited to announce the launch of our new leadership development programme, the Carestart SBCH Fellowship!

As the founding partner of this exciting initiative with Carestart, designed to develop exceptional in children’s , we have selected our first cohort of Fellows. Each has been nominated in recognition of their commitment, potential, and ambition to grow as a future leader across our .

Over the coming year, they will take part in structured learning, executive coaching, and mentoring, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and experience to help shape the future of in the sector, and raise standards across our services.

22/06/2026

The weather has been scorching, and over the weekend our enjoyed a perfect balance of outdoor and indoor activities. They were busy building a new rock and celebrating A’s with plenty of delicious , all washed down with refreshing watermelon juice!

21/06/2026

Our team enjoyed spending time at the that supplies much of the for the children at Kijana Kwanza (English), including spinach, bananas, and eggs. They took part in a variety of farming activities, using a jembe to dig holes for young plants before helping to plant and water them using the irrigation system. They also harvested native aubergines and even tried their hand at milking cows!

Later in the day, the group visited KK’s new community , which will provide care and support for children who need it most. This was a humbling experience that offered further insight into the remarkable work being carried out by the dedicated team at KK.

They then visited some of the vocational training centres and workshops, where they met students and observed them working on a range of projects. The group also took part in training sessions with vocational students learning practical skills including metalwork, welding, and electrical wiring. Together, they explored topics including managing emotions, , and communication, as well as the key values that support different paths.

21/06/2026

21/06/2026

Our younger children at 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 enjoyed a wonderful session of arts and crafts, games, and colouring with the team from 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲.

𝗧𝗼𝗺 was completely immersed in colouring with the children and didn’t want to leave!

Simple moments like these bring so much joy and create 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 for both the children and visitors alike.

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18/06/2026

Our next group of team members have travelled to to support Kijana Kwanza (English) and gain a deeper understanding of their life-changing work.

After arriving at International Airport, they group began their visit by spending time with the children at Shabaha Children’s Home, whose construction SBCH was proud to support. The evening provided an opportunity to meet some of the dedicated volunteers and staff who make such a difference to the children’s lives, before sharing a meal and getting to know one another.

The following day began with the chance to sample a range of foods, including ugali and freshly made fruit juices – with mango proving to be a firm favourite! In the afternoon, the group accompanied Social Workers on visits to local families and the children in their care, gaining valuable insight into the support provided within the .

That evening, they were invited to attend a traditional wedding, enjoying an unforgettable cultural experience. Given a warm welcome, the group joined the , and danced in procession as they presented gifts to the bride and groom!

14/06/2026

📣 A huge thank you to Silver Birch Care for being our U10 Orange sponsor for the 25/26 season! 📣

🧡 Your commitment to grassroots football helps provide opportunities for our young players to learn, develop, and enjoy the game. We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our football family! 🧡

12/06/2026

A huge 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 to our 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗦𝗶𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, for sending their second group of employees to visit us in Moshi this year.

Yesterday, the team spent the day at 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗵𝗮 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺, getting 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗻 with daily farm activities. They 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘄𝘀, 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸𝘀 for animal feed, 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, and 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗮𝗴𝗲.

The highlight of the day came when one cow, a little unsettled by unfamiliar hands during milking, decided it wanted to 𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗻, sending the group into a 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁, and providing plenty of laughter for everyone involved.

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