In the first three months of this year, six new children have moved into the Children’s Village.

It all began with little Isan, who was just three weeks old when he arrived. His mother had passed away, and he needed a new home. The tiny baby has now settled in well. He is lovingly cared for by his house mother and the other children in the Blue House, and he gazes out at the world with his curious little eyes.

A few days later, three siblings from Mkawaganga were admitted to the AOHM. The oldest girl will turn 11 next month. Her brother is 5 years old, and their little sister is 15 months. Once again, a tragic situation: their mother passed away suddenly, their father cannot be located, and there are no other known relatives. Sayuni, the eldest, had an easy time settling in since she already knew some girls from school and quickly joined their group. It was more difficult for the other two. Little Asnat is very attached to her sister, and Majaliwa, the boy, also needed time to adjust. He only spoke the local Wahehe language and is now learning new Swahili words every day in the AOHM kindergarten, making friends and slowly finding his place.

Another new arrival is one-and-a-half-year-old Failhaty, who was abandoned by her parents. An aunt expressed that she was unable to care for the child. Social Welfare asked the Children’s Village to take her in. Failhaty is currently learning how to walk. She is a quiet child, already able to entertain herself well, and enchants everyone in kindergarten with her sweet smile.

A week later, just after dusk, a medical transport from Ilula arrived, bringing five-year-old Noreen. Social Welfare had initiated her placement due to concerns for her well-being. She needed some time to get used to the many children, but now she’s become an integral part of the group of girls her age.

The children in the village make it easy for newcomers to feel at home. They’re quickly welcomed into the group. After just a few days, it often feels as if they’ve always been part of the Children’s Village family.

All new children have been given medical checkups. No serious health issues have been found.

Now they have a safe home in the Children’s Village — a secure place where they can grow up in safety and care.

Asanteni!

Jurena, Karla, Uli and Barbara