SOS Children's Villages Tanzania

SOS Children's Villages Tanzania We build families for children in need, We help them shape their own futures and we share in the development of their communities.

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania and Zanzibar is an independent child based non-governmental and social development organization registered in Tanzania and Zanzibar with affiliation to SOS Children’s Village International based in Innsbruck, Austria

SOS Children’s Villages is dedicated to work for the children who have lost the parental care and those at risk of losing parental care. SOS provides

a loving home for every child. We give these children the opportunity to build lasting relationships within a family and help them shape their own futures. We enable children to live according to their own culture and religion, and to be active members of the community. SOS helps children to recognize and express their individual abilities, interests and talents by ensure that children receive the education and skills training they need to become successful and contributing members of society.

SOS Finland Delegation Commends Partnership Impact in Tanzania. SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania, in partnership with SO...
13/05/2026

SOS Finland Delegation Commends Partnership Impact in Tanzania.

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania, in partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Finland and supported by Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA), conducted a monitoring mission from 4th to 8th May 2026 in Iringa, Kilolo, Mufindi, and Dar es Salaam to assess the impact of their nine-year partnership supporting vulnerable children, adolescents, young mothers, and communities.

The delegation, led by Mari Ahlström, CEO of SOS Children’s Villages Finland, met with SOS staff, government leaders, stakeholders, and beneficiaries to review achievements and strengthen future collaboration.
SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania highlighted key achievements since 2017, including strengthened child protection systems, improved adolescent sexual and reproductive health services, education support, and livelihood improvement for vulnerable families.

Mari Ahlström praised the commitment shown by communities, local authorities, and SOS staff, noting that sustainable partnerships continue to create lasting change for children and families.
The National Director for SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania, Thomas Kipingili, said the collaboration has significantly improved the welfare of vulnerable children and families while creating hope and opportunities for a better future.

In Kilolo and Mufindi, beneficiaries shared testimonies on improved livelihoods, economic empowerment, and stronger child protection mechanisms. The delegation also visited Changalawe Secondary School to observe Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) interventions and Rungemba Community Development College, where adolescent mothers receive tailoring training and engage in income-generating activities.

The delegation further visited SHIVYAWATA to discuss inclusive programming for children and youth with disabilities.
The mission concluded in Dar es Salaam with a debriefing session, where both organizations reaffirmed their commitment to continuing joint efforts to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families across Tanzania.
SOS Children's Villages Tanzania
SOS-Lapsikylä
SHIVYAWATA
Mufindi Halmashauri MEDIA
Iringa DC

SOS Children’s Villages, in collaboration with the Police Gender and Children’s Desk in Karatu District, has officially ...
12/05/2026

SOS Children’s Villages, in collaboration with the Police Gender and Children’s Desk in Karatu District, has officially launched a five-day community awareness campaign aimed at combating gender-based violence and violence against children (GBV/VAC).
The campaign, which is being implemented across nine project wards in Karatu District, seeks to strengthen community awareness on the prevention, reporting, and response to all forms of violence affecting women and children.
Speaking during the launch, organizers emphasized the importance of collective community action in ending violence and creating safe environments for children and families. The campaign will engage various community groups, including bodaboda riders, local leaders, parents, and youth, through awareness sessions and public dialogues.
The initiative is being conducted under the slogan, “Violence is Not Our Culture,” highlighting the need to challenge harmful practices and promote positive social norms that protect children and vulnerable groups.
As part of the sensitization efforts, community members are being encouraged to report all cases of violence to the Police Gender and Children’s Desk as well as to the upcoming GBV One-Stop Center, “Mkono Kwa Mkono,” which is currently under establishment through a partnership between SOS Children’s Villages and the Government and is expected to begin operations in 2026.
The planned One-Stop Center will provide integrated support services for survivors of violence, including psychosocial support, legal assistance, health referrals, and protection services, helping to improve access to timely and coordinated care for affected individuals.
SOS Children’s Villages reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with government authorities, law enforcement agencies, and communities to ensure children grow up in safe, caring, and violence-free environments.
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Youth Take the Lead in Groundbreaking TEVUAfya Research Training.Young people are stepping into the world of research an...
06/05/2026

Youth Take the Lead in Groundbreaking TEVUAfya Research Training.

Young people are stepping into the world of research and innovation through the TEVUAfya project, a pioneering study exploring the intersection of digital technology, mental health, and well-being among adolescents and youth in urban and peri-urban Tanzania.
The project, titled “Investigating the Nexus of Digital ICT, Mental Health, and Well-being among Adolescents, Youths, and Young Adults,” recently convened a dynamic three-day engagement, including a two-day intensive training workshop followed by a one-day pilot study for Research Assistants.
Led by a consortium of leading institutions – Mwanza University, University of Dodoma, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), National Research Foundation, and Mental Health Tanzania (MEHATA), the initiative is implemented in collaboration with Christ Hope International and SOS Children’s Villages in Mwanza.
At the heart of the project is a commitment to youth participation. The study actively engages young people aged 10 to 24, empowering them to explore and document real-life challenges affecting their peers, particularly around digital engagement and mental well-being.
Among the participants were three young Research Assistants from SOS Children’s Villages Mwanza, who underwent hands-on training in research methodologies, ethical data collection, and fieldwork practices. The training not only prepared them to contribute meaningfully to the study but also equipped them with practical skills that will support their future academic and professional journeys.
The inclusion of a pilot study enabled participants to apply their newly acquired knowledge in real-world settings, thereby strengthening their confidence and competence as emerging researchers.
As digital technologies continue to shape the lives of young people, initiatives like TEVUAfya are placing youth at the forefront of generating evidence and solutions, ensuring their voices are heard, their experiences understood, and their well-being prioritized.
SOS Children's Villages Tanzania
Mwanza University
University Of Dodoma (UDOM)
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
National Research Foundation Singapore

Wadau wakutana Mto wa Mbu kujadili utekelezaji wa mradi wa Arusha Standard Project.Semina ya wadau imeanza jana katika e...
05/05/2026

Wadau wakutana Mto wa Mbu kujadili utekelezaji wa mradi wa Arusha Standard Project.

Semina ya wadau imeanza jana katika eneo la Mto wa Mbu, wilayani Monduli, mkoani Arusha, ikiwaleta pamoja viongozi na wataalamu kutoka ngazi mbalimbali kwa lengo la kujadili na kuweka mikakati ya utekelezaji wa mradi wa Arusha Standard Project. Semina hiyo ya siku tatu inatarajiwa kuhitimishwa kesho.

Miongoni mwa washiriki wa semina hiyo ni Afisa Ustawi wa Jamii wa Mkoa, wawakilishi kutoka Dawati la Jinsia la Jeshi la Polisi, Maafisa Ustawi wa Jamii wa Wilaya, pamoja na Maafisa Maendeleo wa Wilaya, Kata na Watendaji wa Vijiji. Ushiriki wao unalenga kuhakikisha kunakuwa na uelewa wa pamoja na ushirikiano madhubuti katika utekelezaji wa mradi huo.

Akizungumza wakati wa ufunguzi wa semina, mmoja wa washiriki alieleza kuwa semina hiyo ni muhimu katika kujenga mshik**ano kati ya wadau na kuweka mikakati itakayosaidia kufanikisha malengo ya mradi huo, hususan katika kuimarisha ustawi wa jamii na maendeleo ya wananchi.

Katika siku ya kwanza, washiriki wamejadili majukumu ya kila mdau, changamoto zinazoweza kujitokeza pamoja na njia bora za kushirikiana katika utekelezaji wa shughuli za mradi. Aidha, matarajio ni kuwa siku zinazofuata zitahusisha upangaji wa mikakati ya utekelezaji, ufuatiliaji na tathmini ili kuhakikisha mradi unaleta matokeo chanya kwa jamii.

Mkutano huo unatarajiwa kuhitimishwa kesho kwa azimio la pamoja litakaloweka msingi imara wa utekelezaji wa Arusha Standard Project katika ngazi zote husika.
SOS Children's Villages Tanzania

When Flames Took Everything, Compassion Helped Rebuild Their Future.Pemba Island.In the quiet night at Fidel Castro Seco...
04/05/2026

When Flames Took Everything, Compassion Helped Rebuild Their Future.

Pemba Island.
In the quiet night at Fidel Castro Secondary School in Chake Chake District, Pemba Island, a devastating fire swept through the girls’ hostel, leaving 167 students without the essentials they relied on for daily life and learning.
Although no lives were lost, the flames consumed nearly everything: mattresses, school uniforms, books, and personal belongings. For many of these girls, it wasn’t just property that disappeared; it was their sense of security, stability, and readiness to continue their education.
In the days that followed, the emotional toll became clear. With exams approaching, uncertainty and distress threatened to disrupt not only their studies, but their confidence and hope for the future.
That’s when the Family Strengthening Programme in Pemba Island stepped in.
Through swift humanitarian support, SOS Children’s Villages provided essential supplies to all affected students, including school uniforms, learning materials such as compass sets, and basic personal items like plates, basins, and cups. These were more than just items; they were tools for restoring dignity, normalcy, and the ability to return to class with confidence.
With these essentials back in their hands, the girls were able to refocus on what matters most: their education and their dreams.
The support was officially handed over in collaboration with local authorities, led by the District Commissioner of Chake Chake District, Her Excellency Mrs. Zuhura Mgeni Othman. She expressed sincere appreciation for the timely intervention, emphasizing how such partnerships are vital in ensuring that no child is left behind in times of crisis.
This joint effort reflects the power of collaboration in responding to emergencies, combining immediate relief with long-term resilience. By standing with these students during one of their most difficult moments, SOS Children’s Villages has helped turn a story of loss into one of recovery, strength, and renewed hope.

SOS Children’s Villages Yatambuliwa katika Uzinduzi wa Mpango wa Kutokomeza Ukatili Dhidi ya Wanawake na Watoto.Dodoma, ...
03/05/2026

SOS Children’s Villages Yatambuliwa katika Uzinduzi wa Mpango wa Kutokomeza Ukatili Dhidi ya Wanawake na Watoto.

Dodoma, Mei 2, 2026
Shirika la SOS Children’s Villages kupitia mradi wake wa Watoto Wanaoishi na Kufanya Kazi Mitaani (CiSS) lilishiriki jana asubuhi katika uzinduzi rasmi wa Mpango Kazi wa Mkoa wa Dodoma wa Kutokomeza Ukatili Dhidi ya Wanawake na Watoto (2026/27–2029/30).
Uzinduzi huo uliofanyika jijini Dodoma uliongozwa na Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Dodoma, Mheshimiwa Rosemary Senyamule, ambapo wadau mbalimbali wa maendeleo walikusanyika kuonesha mshik**ano katika mapambano dhidi ya ukatili na unyanyasaji.
Mpango kazi huo wa mkoa unalenga kuimarisha ushirikiano wa wadau katika kuzuia na kutokomeza vitendo vya ukatili, huku ukilenga kuifanya Dodoma kuwa mazingira salama kwa wanawake na watoto.
SOS Children’s Villages ilikuwa miongoni mwa wadau muhimu waliohusika tangu hatua za awali za maandalizi ya mpango huo, kwa kushirikiana na mashirika ya kimataifa k**a UNICEF na ICS.
Katika hafla hiyo, shirika hilo lilitambuliwa kwa mchango wake na kukabidhiwa cheti cha shukrani pamoja na wadau wengine. Aidha, SOS Children’s Villages ilipata fursa ya kuzungumza kwa niaba ya wadau wote walioshiriki katika mchakato wa kuandaa mpango huo.
Akizungumza baada ya kupokea tuzo hiyo, mwakilishi wa shirika alieleza kuwa wataendelea kushirikiana kwa karibu na Serikali pamoja na wadau wengine kuhakikisha utekelezaji wa mpango huo unafanikiwa na kuleta mabadiliko chanya kwa jamii.
Hatua hiyo inaashiria dhamira ya pamoja ya kuhakikisha ukatili na unyanyasaji dhidi ya wanawake na watoto vinatokomezwa kabisa, na kujenga jamii yenye usalama na ustawi kwa wote.
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Young Innovators Mark Labour Day with Climate Action in Mwanza.As the world celebrated Labour Day on 1 May 2026, a group...
02/05/2026

Young Innovators Mark Labour Day with Climate Action in Mwanza.

As the world celebrated Labour Day on 1 May 2026, a group of passionate young people in Mwanza chose to honor the spirit of work not just through reflection, but through action.
Through its youth programme, SOS Children's Villages in Mwanza partnered with emerging innovators at Climathon Mwanza 2026, a dynamic event organized by the Environmental Conservation Community of Tanzania in partnership with Ennovatte Venture. The initiative brought together young minds, institutions, and local leaders to explore practical solutions to climate challenges affecting communities today.
In a setting that reflected the evolving nature of work in the 21st century, participants engaged with key stakeholders, including Tanzania Investment Authority, CRDB Bank, Mwanza Municipal Council, and FETA Mwanza. Together, they exchanged ideas, shared experiences, and explored how youth-led innovation can drive sustainable development.
For many of the young participants, the event was more than just a forum; it was a platform to reimagine the future of work. From green entrepreneurship to climate-smart solutions, the discussions highlighted how today’s youth are stepping into roles that not only create livelihoods but also protect the environment.
Speaking through their active participation, the youth from SOS Children’s Villages demonstrated that meaningful work goes beyond employment; it is about impact, responsibility, and building resilient communities.
As Labour Day reminds us of the dignity of work, initiatives like Climathon Mwanza 2026 show that the next generation is already redefining what that work looks like, innovative, collaborative, and deeply rooted in creating a sustainable future.

Climate-KIC
Irish Aid
SOS Children's Villages Tanzania

SOS Children's Villages Tanzania tunakutakia Siku njema ya Wafanyakazi.Happy Labour Day.
01/05/2026

SOS Children's Villages Tanzania tunakutakia Siku njema ya Wafanyakazi.

Happy Labour Day.

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania yakabidhi samani Hospitali ya Mji Mafinga kuboresha huduma rafiki kwa vijana.MufindiShi...
29/04/2026

SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania yakabidhi samani Hospitali ya Mji Mafinga kuboresha huduma rafiki kwa vijana.

Mufindi
Shirika la SOS Children’s Villages Tanzania kupitia mradi wa Iringa limekabidhi samani mbalimbali kwa Hospitali ya Mji Mafinga, Kituo cha Afya Ihongole, Kituo cha Afya Kasanga na Zahanati ya Nyororo wilayani Mufindi, mkoani Iringa.

Afisa Mradi wa Mafinga, Bw. Benson Lwakatare, amesema msaada huo unalenga kuboresha mazingira ya utoaji huduma rafiki kwa vijana ili wapate elimu sahihi ya afya ya uzazi, lishe na kinga dhidi ya magonjwa mbalimbali katika mazingira yenye faragha.

Ameeleza kuwa vijana wengi hukosa taarifa sahihi za afya, hali inayoweza kuathiri ustawi wao, hivyo samani hizo zitasaidia kuandaa maeneo maalum ya kuwahudumia kwa urahisi zaidi.
Lwakatare amesema mradi huo unahusisha afya ya uzazi na stadi za maisha kwa vijana wa mashuleni, walioko kwenye jamii pamoja na mabinti waliopata watoto katika umri mdogo.
SOS Children's Villages Tanzania
Mufindi Halmashauri MEDIA

Ameongeza kuwa vifaa vilivyotolewa ni pamoja na mabenchi, meza, makabati na mafaili kwa lengo la kuwezesha vijana kupata huduma za afya ya uzazi kwa uhuru na faragha zaidi.

As part of implementing the Community Empowerment for Family Empowerment (CFE) and the Education (EDU) initiatives, SOS ...
28/04/2026

As part of implementing the Community Empowerment for Family Empowerment (CFE) and the Education (EDU) initiatives, SOS Children's Villages Arusha Programme continues to strengthen education support for children and schools in the community. On 27 April 2026, Mr. Mpelly Ally, SOS Program Manager, donated a printer to Oltrumet Secondary School, officially handing it over to the Headmaster, Mr. Amani Maligana, as a demonstration of our continued commitment to quality education.
This contribution will greatly support the school in printing examinations, assignments, and other learning materials, directly benefiting the school community, including 14 SOS Children’s Villages programme participants currently enrolled in Forms I, III, and IV.
Additionally, the donation will indirectly benefit 163 students at Oltrumet Secondary School, including 69 boys and 94 girls, further reinforcing our commitment to creating a supportive learning environment for every child.

Kutoka Katika Changamoto hadi Mafanikio: Safari ya Kujiendeleza na Kujitegemea ya Nicodemo.Katika kata ya Sangabuye, Mwa...
17/04/2026

Kutoka Katika Changamoto hadi Mafanikio: Safari ya Kujiendeleza na Kujitegemea ya Nicodemo.

Katika kata ya Sangabuye, Mwanza, hadithi ya Nicodemo Edward Zephania ni ushuhuda wa uthubutu na mabadiliko ya kweli.
Akiwa na umri wa miaka 25, Nicodemo amekulia katika familia ya watoto kumi iliyotegemea kilimo kidogo. Maisha hayakuwa rahisi, na kupata mahitaji ya msingi ilikuwa changamoto ya kila siku. Hata hivyo, hakukata tamaa. Alijitahidi kutafuta elimu licha ya uhaba wa rasilimali, ambapo baada ya kumaliza shule, bado fursa za kuendelea mbele ziliendelea kua hafifu.

Akiwa na azma ya kubadilisha maisha yake, alimfuata fundi wa kuchomelea na kuomba kujifunza kazi hiyo. Alianza k**a mwanafunzi huku akipata kipato kidogo, na baadaye akafanikiwa kuanzisha karakana ndogo kwa kukodisha vifaa. Hata hivyo, kipato kilibaki kidogo na kisicho na uhakika.

Mwaka 2025 ulikuwa mwanzo wa mabadiliko makubwa alipounganishwa na Mradi wa Mafunzo ya Ajira na Ujasiriamali (EET) wa shirika la SOS Children’s Villages. Kupitia mradi huu, alipata mafunzo ya biashara, stadi za maisha na vifaa vya kazi, vilivyobadilisha kabisa mwelekeo wake.

Kwa kutumia ujuzi na vifaa alivyopata, kazi yake ilifanikiwa kukua, wateja wakaongezeka, na kipato chake karibu kikaongezeka mara tatu. Aliboresha eneo la kazi, akaanza kuweka akiba kupitia vikundi vya VSLA, na hatimaye akajenga nyumba yake.

Maisha ya familia yake pia yalibadilika, na sasa wanaweza kumudu milo mitatu kwa siku. Pia alimsaidia mke wake kuanzisha biashara ya ushonaji, na kuongeza kipato cha familia.
Leo, Nicodemo anawafundisha vijana watatu kazi ya kuchomelea, akiwasaidia kujenga maisha yao. Ana ndoto ya kupanua karakana yake na kuwekeza katika vifaa vya kisasa zaidi.
Akitafakari safari yake, anasema: “Ninashukuru SOS kwa kunisaidia kutimiza ndoto zangu na kujenga maisha bora.”

Hadithi yake inaonesha kuwa msaada sahihi ukiunganishwa na juhudi binafsi unaweza kuleta mabadiliko makubwa kwa mtu, familia na jamii.

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Plot 871 Msasani, Mwai Kibaki Road
Dar Es Salaam
80462

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 15:00

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+255222701055

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