As we at TOUCO reflect on the past six months, we are filled with gratitude for the continued support and generosity of our donors. Your kindness makes a profound difference in the lives of the children at the Tanzania Orphans Upendo Community.
Thanks to your contributions, we have been able to provide not only a safe and loving home for our 161 children but also educational opportunities, healthcare, and essential support. Fr Bruno, Fr Walter, the Teresina Sisters, the Matrons, and the children are all doing very well in Tanzania, and we thank God for unending protection in ensuring the health and happiness of our children and matrons. Thank you for being a vital part of our mission to bring hope and joy and a bright future to these children.
TOUCO: Tanzania Orphanage
Helps Kids with Christian Love
A Home
TOUCO hopes to expand into a 40-acre community of homes, schools, and activity centers that will provide children with a community rather than just a place to sleep.
Healthcare
Orphans can’t learn if they’re sick, so TOUCO wants to provide care for children at the orphanage.
Education
Orphans won’t have a future without education, so TOUCO hopes to provide schools on-site at the TOUCO village through secondary school.
Upendo Journal: What’s Happening at the Orphanage
- Farming and Livestock
At the Ibumila local gardens, the acre of 200 avocado trees is almost ready to be harvested. The 340 acre Ikangas tree farm is recovering… Read More »Farming and Livestock - Thank you Sr. Frida
Sr. Frida Mdemu, from Theresina Sisters Iringa Diocese, has served at Ibumila Orphanage since 2018. This May, Sr. Frida was called back to her congregation… Read More »Thank you Sr. Frida - In Loving Memory of Ed Klopfenstein
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ed Klopfenstein, a cherished member of the TOUCO board who generously shared his time and talents with… Read More »In Loving Memory of Ed Klopfenstein
100% of Your Donations Go to the Kids
The Need: Over 3 Million Orphans in Tanzania
HIV/Aids
AIDS is at epidemic levels in Africa, creating over 20 million orphans in the continent and the majority of orphans in Tanzania.
Poverty
Deep poverty affects Tanzania and forces caregivers to choose between eating or caring for a child.
The Solution: TOUCO – Helping Orphans the African Way
Tanzania Orphans Upendo community (TOUCO) are families of 6 to 12 orphans between 3 to 12 years who live under the care of a loving volunteer adult woman. She helps them grow to adulthood in a socially and psychologically safe and secure environment. TOUCO helps children acquire social and economic survival skills. Click here to learn more about Upendo Community.