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Be part of something real. Be part of a child’s future.
general sponsorship
$55 AUD per month
Your contribution provides food, clothing, healthcare, home essentials, and extra-curricular activities; the daily care that allows a child to feel secure and truly belong.
As a sponsor, you’ll receive a welcome pack and two letters each year from the child you support.
Sponsor a Child
Sponsorship is one of the most meaningful ways to make a lasting difference in a child’s life. By becoming a sponsor, you’re helping provide the care, education, and stability every child deserves and becoming part of the extended Ujamaa family.
Choose how you’d like to support a child below. Both options contribute to long-term, holistic care, and most children have more than one sponsor to ensure every need is fully covered.
$70 AUD per month
Your support covers school fees, transport, uniforms, textbooks, and learning materials, giving a child access to quality education and stronger long-term prospects.
As a sponsor, you’ll receive a welcome pack, two letters each year, and school reports each term.
Education sponsorship
Why Private school?
Tanzanian government schools face major challenges: large class sizes, under-resourced classrooms, and inconsistent teacher attendance. Children are taught in Swahili in primary, but secondary school abruptly switches to English, leaving many behind.
At Ujamaa, our children attend English Medium schools from the start. This improves learning, boosts confidence, and opens doors to future opportunities.
Through our Forward Together program, we continue supporting older youth into higher education, vocational training, and employment until they are ready to stand on their own.
"I know with full confidence that every dollar I send goes directly to support the children.
These kids are the single greatest investment in Tanzania’s future."
chelsea
Ujamaa Supporter, USA
make a donation
Every dollar makes a difference. Your donation helps us provide a safe home, a stable education, and long-term support for vulnerable children and young adults. We keep admin costs low, with over 90% of funds directly supporting our programs on the ground in Tanzania.
other ways to donate
Australia
Ujamaa Foundation is a registered Australian charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, meaning all donations over $2 are tax-deductible in Australia.
If you would prefer to donate via direct bank transfer, you can use the details below. Please email us after making your donation so we can send you a receipt and thank you properly.
Name: Ujamaa Foundation
BSB: 013606
Account: 408682244
Email: ujamaa.children@gmail.com
United Kingdom
Supporters in the UK can donate through Ujamaa Children’s Trust UK via JustGiving, where donations are eligible for Gift Aid.
All other countries
The easiest way to donate internationally is through the secure form above.
"I met Carley on a volunteer trip to Mombasa, Kenya in 2006. When Carley founded Ujamaa Children's Home in 2010, I was excited to have someone with feet on the ground that I could partner with, in my own small way. I love watching Ujamaa expand their family, allowing other children the freedom to experience the joy of childhood, the comfort and security of being nurtured and loved and the opportunity that is afforded when one is educated."
THEA
Ujamaa Supporter, USA
other ways to support
Visit or Volunteer
We welcome sponsors and supporters who want to see Ujamaa in action. Whether it’s a day visit or a longer volunteer placement, you’ll witness firsthand the love, joy, and impact of our community. Volunteers may assist with tutoring, home activities, arts, or skill-building always under the guidance of our local staff.
If you’re a past sponsor or planning a visit to Tanzania, get in touch and we’ll explore ways you can safely and meaningfully connect with the home.
Fundraise or Spread the Word
Want to support Ujamaa in your own way? Whether it’s hosting a fundraiser, sharing our story with your community, or organising a local event, there are many ways to get involved.
From marathons and bake sales to talks at schools, workplaces or clubs, our incredible supporters have helped raise both awareness and funds through creative and personal initiatives.
We’ll do our best to support you with resources and ideas, and we’re always just an email away.
our partners
Ujamaa is supported by a wonderful community of donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters in Tanzania and around the world.
From individual child sponsors to community fundraisers and organisational partners, each contribution helps make our work possible.
Our key partners and supporters include:
Ujamaa Foundation (Australia)
Social Welfare Department of Arusha
Ujamaa Children's Trust (UK)
Safari Republic
Cummings & Co
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"I first came into contact with the Ujamaa Children's Home over a decade ago, while I was working as a youth worker. I was struck by the profound impact such a small organisation was having on children with zero government funding, fuelled by the passion of Founder, Carley Mchome, which has inspired all of our sponsors and donors over the years. It's a privilege to be able to lend my skills to the Foundation, to continue this important work in ensuring Tanzania's most vulnerable children are given the opportunities to succeed in life."
Sarah Ryan
Trustee, Ujamaa Foundation (Australia)