www.tuwapende-watoto.org
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"Tuwapende Watoto" is Kiswahili, the national language of Tanzania and means „we love children“. The foundation is an aid organisation for children in Dar es Salaam, Tansania and was founded by Monica Brunner and two other women in Switzerland in December 2004.
The project is at the moment about a children’s home where 16 abandoned children find a caring home and will receive a good school education and vocational training. In May 2006 the home opened his doors and the first children and a mother moved in. Since July 2009, 16 abandoned children live in the rented house in Mbezi Beach. Three mamas look after them around the clock where one has the overall responsibility.
Since beginning of 2007, 60 children have the chance to attend a kindergarden in the region of Tabora. In August 2008, the construction of a new house has began as well as the Montessori kindergarden. The relocation and the opening of the kindergarden was in January 2010. The new home will have space for at least 20 children. The construction of a school and another home will start spring 2010. With these activities we want to create opportunities for disadvantaged children to ensure them a longterm perspective. Our main focus lies on food, Health, protection, education, self-reliance and independence.