Malengo Development Foundation, Magadini Street, Arusha (2026)

10/01/2026

Dear friends and Supporters, Happy New Year.

Thanks for thinking about us and for giving the Gift of a Brighter Future: Support The MAKE Hub today!

Imagine a childhood without play, without learning, without a single friend. For 5-year-old Naboli, this was his reality. Before The MAKE Hub opened, his days were spent alone, rearing cattle in the bush. Like many children in his community, he had no access to preschool or daycare—no safe, structured space to learn, grow, and simply be a child. This lack of guidance and exposure to unsafe situations often held these children back from a brighter future.e of friendship, focus, and creativity. He made new friends and shared in the joy of discovering and creating together. Today, Naboli dreams of becoming an artist, with hopes of sharing his creations with the world.

Everything changed for Naboli when he joined The MAKE Hub. Every day, he entered a space that welcomed him warmly and encouraged him to explore new interests. For the first time, Naboli discovered something that truly sparked his imagination: drawing on the ground. With guidance from caring facilitators, he began crafting whimsical figures, detailed models, and expressive works of art. This new passion ignited his confidence, filled him with pride, and gave him a profound sense of purpose.
Through the Hub, Naboli also learned the value of friendship, focus, and creativity. He made new friends and shared in the joy of discovering and creating together. Today, Naboli dreams of becoming an artist, with hopes of sharing his creations with the world.

Naboli’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of The MAKE Hub, but he’s not the only one who has benefited. Dozens of other children who would otherwise be left to rear cattle or roam the streets now have a safe, nurturing space to express themselves, build essential skills, and dream big. The MAKE Hub has given Naboli and so many others the foundation for a brighter future from their earliest years.
Yet, there are still children like Naboli who are waiting for a chance to join. With your donation, we can ensure that no child is left wandering the streets, missing out on the joy, safety, and learning that The MAKE Hub provides for free.

Please donate today and be a changemaker, helping to bring Naboli’s friends off the streets. Join us to support Malengo Development Foundation (MDF) and help us raise $50,000 to provide 150 children with free access to The MAKE Hub for this entire year of 2026
Each $200 will support one child for a full year, covering:
• One Play Bag with play and learning materials for each child to use at home.
• A dedicated early years facilitator to guide and support their learning and growth.
• Nutritious food at the Hub to keep them energized and ready to play.

To date please visit:

https://donorbox.org/embed/donate-for-impact-empowering-maasai-teen-mothers-and-children?

Or donate direct to our MALENGO DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BANK ACCOUNT:
0340002439 USD
0340002438 TZS
EXIM BANK

For more information or assistance, please feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected].
Thank you for helping us build brighter futures, one child at a time.

14/10/2025

Malengo Development Foundation with our partner Egmont Trust we are transforming the lives of the marginalised and underserved Maasai children and their young mamas in Simanjiro District.

Through our Mammy and Kids Empowerment Programme (The MAKE Programme) we utilize the innovative play schemes and teach-at-the-right level model and engage professional ECD volunteers to enabling the Maasai children to access early childhood education and care (ECDC) as well as capacitating their young mothers and certified with with the certificate to be the certified ToTs in parenting, childcare and entrepreneurship so as to foster the growth and development of their children and other children in their communities and ensure the project sustainability.

Please see the video above to learn the immediate outcome of this project so far.

18/08/2025

Our team is committed to continue learning and improve empowering local communities.

Recently, our four staff- Hamza Rajabu, Brown Mamuya, Emil Shombe and Magreth Rafael attended four days peer learning visit to our two partners-Hakizetu Organization and TECEC , all located in Mwanza.

This hands-on peer learning sessions has provided the opportunity to learn and share innovative approach and programs that has strengthened our capacity in delivering the ECD and entrepreneushiop programs into innovative and inclusive way to the young women and children we serve.

Many thanks for our partner-Egmont Trust for making this visit possible.

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01/08/2025

🌍 Make a Difference with MADIVEA! 🇹🇿

Are you looking for a unique and meaningful volunteer or internship experience? Join the Malengo Development Foundation (MDF) in Tanzania and become a part of our MADIVEA Program-(Malengo Development Interns and Volunteers Engagement and Advancement Program)!

We offer incredible hands-on opportunities where you can directly support Maasai communities and contribute to real, sustainable change.

Choose your passion:

Child Development: Help facilitate learning through play and home visits at our MAKE Hub in Naisinyai, Simanjiro, which supports Maasai children and young women. Your work would be centered on curriculum development and teaching, helping to facilitate Practical Parenting Sessions and Learning Through Play activities. Support the Home Visiting Program, accompanying our trained facilitators to reinforce lessons and help families apply what they've learned in their everyday lives.

Environmental Sustainability: Get your hands dirty up-cycling furniture with local artisans at the FUMA Hub.This initiative promotes environmental and socioeconomic health by up-cycling broken wood and metal furniture. You would get hands dirty by assisting with furniture pick-ups from households, working alongside local carpenters and welders to up-cycle and manufacture new products, and helping with the distribution of furniture to underserved classrooms. You would also contribute to Eco-friendly interiors by painting and arranging furniture in local schools and hospitals

Community Health: For volunteers with a medical interest, there are opportunities to support our remote medical outreach including medical care for neglected street children, telemedical care programs by assisting with patient intake, counseling, and treatment under the guidance of our local healthcare professionals.

Cultural Exchange: Immerse yourself in Maasai culture and help families practice English through our TCL Program. You would help Maasai families with household tasks and providing valuable English language practice, all while immersing yourself in Kiswahili and Maasai language and preserving Maasai cultures.

Environmental Conservation Initiatives: You would also get to be directly involved in our climate education and action programs, including Environmental Learning Through Play such as storytelling, nature walks, gardening, tree planting and interactive games with children and supporting Teacher Training to help incorporate environmental themes into daily routines

Whether you're a student, a professional on a sabbatical, or someone who just wants to give back, we have a flexible placement for you. Come for 4 weeks or 3 months—the choice is yours!

Ready to start your adventure? Learn more and apply today by sending us a message or emailing us at [email protected]

24/07/2025

Give the Gift of a Brighter Future: Support The MAKE Hub Today!

Imagine a childhood without play, without learning, without a single friend. For 5-year-old Naboli, this was his reality. Before The MAKE Hub opened, his days were spent alone, rearing cattle in the bush. Like many children in his community, he had no access to preschool or daycare—no safe, structured space to learn, grow, and simply be a child. This lack of guidance and exposure to unsafe situations often held these children back from a brighter future.e of friendship, focus, and creativity. He made new friends and shared in the joy of discovering and creating together. Today, Naboli dreams of becoming an artist, with hopes of sharing his creations with the world.

Everything changed for Naboli when he joined The MAKE Hub. Every day, he entered a space that welcomed him warmly and encouraged him to explore new interests. For the first time, Naboli discovered something that truly sparked his imagination: drawing on the ground. With guidance from caring facilitators, he began crafting whimsical figures, detailed models, and expressive works of art. This new passion ignited his confidence, filled him with pride, and gave him a profound sense of purpose.
Through the Hub, Naboli also learned the value of friendship, focus, and creativity. He made new friends and shared in the joy of discovering and creating together. Today, Naboli dreams of becoming an artist, with hopes of sharing his creations with the world.

Naboli’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of The MAKE Hub, but he’s not the only one who has benefited. Dozens of other children who would otherwise be left to rear cattle or roam the streets now have a safe, nurturing space to express themselves, build essential skills, and dream big. The MAKE Hub has given Naboli and so many others the foundation for a brighter future from their earliest years.
Yet, there are still children like Naboli who are waiting for a chance to join. With your donation, we can ensure that no child is left wandering the streets, missing out on the joy, safety, and learning that The MAKE Hub provides for free.

Please donate today and be a changemaker, helping to bring Naboli’s friends off the streets. Join us to support Malengo Development Foundation (MDF) and help us raise $50,000 to provide 150 children with free access to The MAKE Hub for the entire year of 2026
Each $200 will support one child for a full year, covering:
• One Play Bag with play and learning materials for each child to use at home.
• A dedicated early years facilitator to guide and support their learning and growth.
• Nutritious food at the Hub to keep them energized and ready to play.

To date please visit:

https://donorbox.org/embed/donate-for-impact-empowering-maasai-teen-mothers-and-children?

For more information or assistance, please feel free to get in touch with us at [email protected].
Thank you for helping us build brighter futures, one child at a time.

Address

Magadini Street
Arusha
POBOX672

Telephone

+255621220529

Website

http://malengodevelopmentfdn.wordpress.com/

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