Orphans Africa

06/07/2026

We are developing projects to help support the orphans in our schools. This is one of the papaya harvests.

06/04/2026

June Birthday People! Create your own birthday fundraiser for Orphans Africa and help make a difference for orphans who have never had a birthday celebration!
Start your fundraiser here:
https://www.facebook.com/fund/OrphansAfrica/

05/23/2026

Our orphan girls are so happy for the support enabling their education. Their positive demeanor is evident, particularly considering the difficulties they have already encountered in their life.

05/20/2026

Our orphan students manage bee hives to produce honey for the students, along with
growing vegetables for their meals. Honey contains vitamins, minerals, and many micro-nutrients Today, we celebrate the contributions honey bees make around the world.

05/08/2026

May Birthday People! Donate your birthday to a great cause. Create your own birthday fundraiser for Orphans Africa and help make a difference for these children.
Start your fundraiser here:
https://www.facebook.com/fund/OrphansAfrica/

05/05/2026

Your gifts are investing in the future! Mwaji Secondary Students have received their new textbooks!

04/21/2026

Help! We Need Fabrics!

by Robin Smith, OA Volunteer DirectorAs we continue to work on our ongoing support for our female students in Tanzania, we are in need of fabric, which is essential for the sewing of washable, feminine hygiene pads. Cotton & Flannel OnlyThese fabrics are valued for their softness, breathability, and...

04/21/2026

As most of you know, we had our annual Orphans Africa Benefit and Luncheon on February 28th. We raised just shy of $80,000! Check out the photos and plan to join us next year, Feb. 27th, in Fife, WA.

Recap:

ABC's and 123'sReport by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder Every year, our Benefit Luncheon has its own unique flavor....

04/21/2026

OA President, Carl Gann, speaks out about the need for children to feel safe:

by Carl GannDear Friend, Over the many times I have visited our schools in Tanzania, I have talked with a lot of orphan kids. Although most have had to live with a relative such as a grandmother, or a kind neighbor, some come to us from the street, being homeless. Their comments to me are that they....

04/21/2026

Check out this great blog post written by our Vice-President, Vickie Lackman:

Providing Quality Education for Orphans in TanzaniaThe educational system in Tanzania is complex and favors the privileged. While education is officially “free” up to age fifteen, the cost for uniforms, school supplies, meals, and examination fees, are expenses that many families simply cannot a...