Our Success Stories
Below you will find success stories fulfilled within the day care and local community.
01
Elizabeth Mushi
My name is Elizabeth Mushi. I am 48 years old and a single mother of three kids. I left my husband years ago because he was abusive and violent. One day, he tried to kill me, and I had to run away. During the escape, he injured my nose. This terrifying experience made me realize I had to leave to stay alive.
After leaving him, life was very hard. I had no job or money. I did laundry for a small pay and sometimes sold vegetables to feed my children, but it was never enough for three meals a day. One day, a friend told me about life skills training at Tupendane Africa Foundation. She encouraged me to join, and I decided to give it a try.
At Tupendane Africa Foundation, I learned many things:
- Business
- English language
- Life skills like sewing and hairdressing
- Goal setting and achieving
These lessons gave me new skills, knowledge, and experience to overcome life's challenges. I learned about business, saving money, basic English, sewing, tailoring, and how to set and reach goals. These skills boosted my confidence, self-esteem, resilience, and budgeting abilities. After completing the training, my life improved. The foundation even gave me a sewing machine, which helped me start earning money by making and repairing clothes. With this income, I can:
- Pay rent
- Pay school fees
- Buy food
- Buy clothes and other necessities for my children
- Buy sewing materials
- Run a small vegetable business from home
Tupendane Africa Foundation transformed my life. I went from struggling to becoming a successful businesswoman. Now, my children are in school and eating well, and my business is growing. I hope
to become a well-known clothes designer in Arusha.
02
ASIFIWE
My Success Story
My name is Asifiwe, and I am a single mother of four children (ages 16, 12, 4, and 10 months). I left my husband because he was abusive and hurt both me and the children. My two older kids are in school, but I struggled to pay for their school fees, lunch, and other needs. We live in a small room that costs 30,000 TZS a month for rent and 5,000 TZS for electricity. I also spend 100 TZS each time we need water. Without a gas stove, I have to cook with firewood or sometimes charcoal.
Before joining Tupendane Africa Foundation, I did laundry and house cleaning for others, but the work was unreliable. Often, I couldn’t provide enough food for my children. After leaving my husband, life became even tougher because I had no steady job or income. I could barely manage to feed my children with the little money I earned.
Living near Tupendane Africa Foundation, I decided to speak with the director and she encouraged me to attend their life skills training. I joined and started learning various courses. Alongside my small jobs, I learned many valuable skills at the foundation, such as:
- Business basics
- English language
- Life skills
- Goal setting and achieving
These lessons gave me the knowledge and experience to tackle life’s challenges. I learned about business, savings, basic English, and goal setting, which helped me plan my life and future.
After completing the training, I felt more confident and resilient. My budgeting and saving skills improved, and I was given some capital to start a business. I began selling bananas and used the earnings to pay rent, school fees, buy food and clothes for my children.
Thanks to Tupendane Africa Foundation, my life transformed from struggling to thriving. I now earn enough to cover our living expenses, and my children are well-fed and studying. I am planning to expand my business to improve our economic situation even further.
03
SARRAH MOLLEL
MY SUCCESS STORY
My name is Sarah Mollel, I am blessed with two children and my beloved husband. I was a housewife waiting for my husband to provide for our family. My husband was a small businessman, but his earnings were not enough to meet all our family needs. Life was challenging, especially with our two kids, and I wanted to do something to help support our family.
One day, I visited Tupendane Africa Foundation and spoke to the director about getting skills that could help me generate income. I joined the organization and started learning different courses. I found that I loved learning how to sew.
At Tupendane Africa Foundation, I learned many things:
- Sewing and tailoring
- Business skills
- English language
- Goal setting and achieving
These lessons gave me new skills and knowledge to overcome life's challenges. I learned how to save money, basic English, sewing, tailoring, and how to set and reach goals. These skills boosted my confidence, self-esteem, resilience, and budgeting abilities.
After completing the training, my life improved. The foundation even gave me some capital, which helped me start earning money by making and selling underwear and bras around the street. With this income, I can:
- Pay rent
- Buy food
- Buy clothes and other necessities for my family
- Save for my future business
Tupendane Africa Foundation transformed my life. I went from being a housewife to becoming a successful businesswoman. Now, I am supporting my family better, and my business is growing. I am planning to open my shop in the near future, and I am excited about what lies ahead.
04
MERRYCELINA
MY SUCCESS STORY
My name is Merrycelina, and I am a single mother of three kids. When I was pregnant with my youngest child, my husband left me and married another woman. Life was very tough, but I decided to stay strong for my children. When my kids were old enough to go to school, things got even harder because I didn't have money to pay for their school fees and supplies. I didn't have a job that paid well, so I sent my two older children to live with their grandmother in the village while I stayed with my youngest, who was still breastfeeding.
A friend who lived near Tupendane Africa Foundation told me about the organization, and I decided to join. I started learning different courses while doing small jobs around the street to earn some money. At Tupendane Africa Foundation, I learned many things:
- Business skills
- English language
- Life skills like sewing and hairdressing
- Goal setting and achieving
These lessons gave me new skills and knowledge to overcome life's challenges. I learned how to save money, basic English, sewing, tailoring, and how to set and reach goals. These skills boosted my confidence, self-esteem, resilience, and budgeting abilities.
After completing the training, my life improved. The foundation even gave me some capital, which helped me start earning money by making and selling snacks like chapati and pancakes. With this income, I can:
- Pay rent
- Pay school fees
- Buy food
- Buy clothes and other necessities for my children
- Run a small food business
Tupendane Africa Foundation transformed my life. I went from struggling to becoming a successful businesswoman. Now, my children are in school and eating well, and my business is growing. I hope to become a well-known clothes designer and a famous food point in Arusha one day.
05
Philomena
MY SUCCESS STORY
My name is Philomena Mbwawala. I am a mother of three kids, I live with my family including my husband. My husband is the business man who is selling agricultural products who used to travel every time. I spend most of my times with children while doing small business selling snakes and bites such chapati, cassava, sweat potatoes etc.
Due to my husband travels I was just made to be the house wife, the earning that am getting it ends to family needs, I had no money to fulfill my personal requirements, this reason have pushed me to find extra skills where i can raise my living and capital, this reason pushed me to join tupendane Africa foundation and I saw it’s a right place I can develop the skills that I want.
At Tupendane Africa Foundation, I learned many things:
- Business
- English language
- Life skills like sewing and hairdressing
- Goal setting and achieving
These lessons gave me new skills, knowledge, and experience to overcome life's challenges. I learned about business, saving money, basic English, sewing, tailoring, and how to set and reach goals. These skills boosted my confidence, self-esteem, resilience, and budgeting abilities.
After completing the training, my life improved. The foundation even gave me a sewing machine, which helped me start earning money by making and repairing clothes. With this income, I can:
- Pay rent
- Pay school fees
- Buy food
- Buy clothes and other necessities for my children
- Buy sewing materials
- Run a small vegetable business from home
Tupendane Africa Foundation changed my life. I went from depending to my husband and becoming a successful independent woman who can support the family even if the husband is not there. Now, my children are in school and eating well, and my business is growing. I hope
to become a well-known clothes designer in Arusha.
Parents Testimonies
Below is some feedback from parents whose children are currently being sponsored at our centre. If you are interested in sponsoring a child, please visit the "Sponsorship" section of the website or contact us directly.
MAMA JOVIN
ASIFIWE
Dear Director and Sponsors of Tupendane Africa Foundation,
My name is Asifiwe, and I am the mother of Jovin Malaki. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible support you have provided for my son and our family.
After my husband left, life became extremely difficult. Without a job, I struggled to provide for my children, working small jobs like laundry for little pay. When Jovin reached school age, I had no means to pay for his education, as I was already struggling to support his older siblings. Jovin was spending his days on the streets, and I feared for his safety and future.
Meeting the director of Tupendane Africa Foundation was a blessing. I asked for help with Jovin’s education, and thanks to your kindness, a sponsor was found for him. Because of your generosity, my son is now attending school and thriving academically. The sponsor has covered his school fees, uniforms, stationery, and health insurance.
I am immensely grateful to God and to each of you at Tupendane Africa Foundation for changing our lives. Your support has given Jovin a chance at a better future, and I cannot thank you enough for this invaluable gift.
MAMA LENGAI
MERRY
Dear Director and Sponsors of Tupendane Africa Foundation,
My name is Merry, and I am the mother of Lengai. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible support you have provided for my son and our family.
After my husband and I separated, I found it impossible to take care of Lengai on my own. I had no choice but to bring him to live with my parents, his grandparents. They took him in and have been caring for him, but it has been very challenging for them to provide for his needs, especially his education.
When my parents met the director of Tupendane Africa Foundation, they asked for help with Lengai’s education. I am incredibly grateful that you found a sponsor for him. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, Lengai is now able to attend school and is doing well academically. The sponsor has covered his school fees, uniforms, stationery, and health insurance.
I want to thank God and everyone at Tupendane Africa Foundation for this life-changing support. Your help has given Lengai a chance for a better future, and I cannot express how thankful I am for this wonderful support.
BABA HELEN
GEORGE
Dear Director and Sponsors of Tupendane Africa Foundation,
My name is George, and I am the father of Helen. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible support you have provided for my daughter and our family.
Helen was brought to a daycare with me, and we were very fortunate because, at that time, a wonderful woman from the USA was volunteering there. She quickly formed a special bond with Helen and expressed a strong desire to visit our family.
When she visited us, she saw our situation and was moved to help. She generously offered to support Helen's education. Thanks to her kindness and support, Helen is now able to attend school and is doing exceptionally well. The sponsor has covered her school fees, uniforms, stationery, and health insurance.
I am immensely grateful to God and to everyone at Tupendane Africa Foundation for connecting us with such a wonderful sponsor. Your support has given Helen a bright future, and I am sending my inner gratitude to this woman of God.
BABA GENESIS
JACKSON
Dear Director and Sponsors of Tupendane Africa Foundation,
My name is Jackson, and I am the father of Genesis Jackson. I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for the incredible support you have provided for my son and our family.
I brought my son in January this year, we were very fortunate because a wonderful woman from the USA was volunteering there at the time. She quickly formed a special bond with Genesis and expressed a strong desire to visit our family.
When she visited us, she saw our situation and was moved to help. She generously offered to support Genesis's education. Thanks to her kindness and support, my son is now able to attend school and is doing exceptionally well. The sponsor has covered his school fees, uniforms, stationery, and health insurance.
I am immensely grateful to God and to everyone at Tupendane Africa Foundation for connecting us with such a wonderful sponsor. Your support has given Genesis a bright future, and I don't have no enough words to appreciate you.