Orphan Sponsorship - Tanzania

Provide education, healthcare, and daily care for orphaned children.

From £30/month
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2500+ Families Helped
45+ Water Wells

About Tanzania

Rural Tanzania faces significant poverty and critically limited access to clean water, with many communities relying on unsafe rivers, ponds, and hand-dug wells that harbour waterborne diseases including cholera, typhoid, and bilharzia. Women and children often walk 3-5 hours daily to collect water, preventing girls from attending school and exposing them to danger. In the Dodoma, Singida, and Tabora regions, water scarcity is particularly acute, with seasonal droughts leaving communities without any safe water source for months. Agricultural communities struggle with erratic rainfall patterns, leading to crop failures and food insecurity. Access to Islamic education is limited in many rural areas, with communities lacking mosques and madrasahs. Our field teams work directly with local communities to build sustainable water wells (both shallow and deep boreholes), distribute food packs during Ramadan, construct mosques in underserved areas, and support Quran education programmes. Every water well project includes community training for long-term maintenance and sustainability.

Delivery Method: Direct implementation through our field teams and local community partnerships. Water wells are built with community involvement for sustainability.

Why This Matters

There are over 140 million orphans worldwide, many in conflict zones where they face exploitation, child labour, and denial of basic rights. Orphan sponsorship provides a lifeline — covering education fees, school supplies, healthcare, nutritious meals, and emotional support through dedicated social workers.

When you sponsor an orphan, you are paired with a specific child. You receive regular updates including photos, school reports, and progress summaries. Your sponsorship ensures they can attend school instead of working, receive medical care when sick, and grow up with dignity.

What Your Support Provides

  • School fees and educational materials
  • Daily nutritious meals
  • Healthcare and medical treatment
  • Clothing and hygiene supplies
  • Emotional and psychosocial support

Note: Gaza orphan sponsorship is £40/month (£480/year) due to higher operational costs.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) held up his index and middle fingers together and said: "I and the one who sponsors an orphan will be like these two in Paradise." (Bukhari)

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "I and the one who sponsors an orphan will be like these two in Paradise," and he held up his index and middle fingers together. (Bukhari)

Before the well, I walked 3 hours daily for water. Now my children can go to school instead.

M

Mwanaisha J.

Dodoma Region

Frequently Asked Questions

How does orphan sponsorship work?+
You commit to a monthly sponsorship (from £30/month, £40/month for Gaza) which covers a child's education, food, healthcare, and support. You receive updates about your sponsored child.
Can I choose which country my orphan is in?+
Yes, we have orphan sponsorship programs in Gaza, Syria, Yemen, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Tanzania.
What happens if I cancel my sponsorship?+
We will seek another sponsor for the child. We encourage committing for at least 12 months for consistency.
Is orphan sponsorship Zakat eligible?+
Yes, orphan sponsorship qualifies as Zakat if the child or their guardian falls into one of the eight Zakat-eligible categories.

Questions About Tanzania

What types of water projects do you implement?+
We build shallow and deep water wells depending on geological conditions, as well as rainwater harvesting systems.

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