by Robin Smith, OA Volunteer Director As we continue to work on our ongoing support for our female students in Tanzania, we are in need of fabric, which is essential for the sewing of washable, feminine hygiene pads.  Cotton & Flannel Only These fabrics are valued for their softness, breathability, and durability. They are perfect for multiple hand washings. (Hot tip: the girls at our schools LOVE bold, colorful patterns!) How You Can Help 1. Donate new or used flannel or cot

by Carl Gann Dear Friend,      Over the many times I have visited our schools in Tanzania, I have talked with a lot of orphan kids. Although most have had to live with a relative such as a grandmother, or a kind neighbor, some come to us from the street, being homeless. Their comments to me are that they feel safe at our schools. Safety for young boys and girls is a real physical and psychological need! Sub‑Saharan Africa remains the region with the highest number of orphaned

Providing Quality Education for Orphans in Tanzania The educational system in Tanzania is complex and favors the privileged. While education is officially “free” up to age fifteen, the cost for uniforms, school supplies, meals, and examination fees, are expenses that many families simply cannot afford. Many families will have to sell a goat or other asset to pay for school expenses. (We actually saw a goat going to market riding in the arms of a motorcycle driver. Not an unus

Report by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder Every year, our Benefit Luncheon has its own unique flavor....

We love it when youngsters get involved with OA. Helping other children who are less fortunate speaks to the hearts of these little ones....

Bill Campbell is a familiar face to anyone who has attended the last few OA Benefits where he has graciously volunteered his time as the...

by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder    Last year we appealed to our donors to help us build a dormitory for women at...

by Roland Smith, OA Volunteer Director Involvement in the Orphans Africa Sewing Group was not something that I thought would have an...

by Vickie Lackman, OA Volunteer Vice-President Imagine if your entire future were determined in the fourth grade. In Tanzania, it is....

by Carl Gann, OA Volunteer President and Co-Founder It was wonderful being with our supporters at our annual Benefit in February! Thank...

by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder The Shamba is our self-sustainability project. Once completed, profits will go...

by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder These are exciting times at our Isandula Voc-Tech College. The dormitory for...

by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder Enrollment is down at the Marilynn Nursery and Primary Schools. There has...

by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder OA has three nursery schools, teaching over 130 children ages 3 to 6....

by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder OA has three nursery schools, teaching over 130 children ages 3 to 6....

by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder I’ll be honest. I was dreading my return to Tanzania. Eleven years had...

by Carl Gann, OA Volunteer President and Co-Founder My wife Michele and I returned from Tanzania mid-October. People always ask, “How was...

by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder Our Voc-Tech College has always struggled to attract girls. Boys came...

by Michele Torrey, OA Volunteer Secretary and Co-Founder Meet Daris. He’s a sophomore eager to make a difference in the world. He first...