The orphans are unable to do homework in their homes after doing their chores. A gift of a solar lamp makes a world of difference and gives hope for a brighter future which education can offer. The solar panel from the lamp is taken to school and placed in a window for recharging. Please consider giving a donation for a solar lamp. With many thanks on behalf of the orphans. Solar lamp appeal
Tumaini Fund Canada is sad at the passing of good friend and gifted Crafter, Shirley Picard, who made countless dresses, boys’ shorts, sweaters, toques, and Personal Care items for the orphans in Kagera. Her lovely smile and helpfulness will be missed by all who volunteered with her.
We are looking forward to hearing first-hand from Tumaini’s founder and CEO, Dr. Susan Wilson, MBE when she visits Nanoose Bay near the end of June 2018. Tumaini is definitely making a difference in the lives of about 25,000 in Kagera. With the help of donations for school uniforms, school supplies, bicycles, clothing, food, housing, and clean water some of the orphans have now progressed through the education system and will be studying in 2-year college diploma courses. Tumaini is thankful for the support and for the dedication of all those who work on behalf of the orphans and desperately poor families in Kagera, Tanzania. Please read our status update. STATUS Update SUMMER 2018
Your donations for the children affected by the grenade blast in Kagera have made a difference, thank you!
Sarah Jane, who is currently in Kagera with Dr. Susan, posted photos and words about the injured children.
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Sarah Jane tweeted: “Just left hospital & child badly injured in grenade blast now doing well under surgeon’s care. Still smiling & hoping to go home soon. Tidal wave of love is bringing hope!”
“Primary class walls blown out by grenade blast at Kihinga primary school #Kagera deadly impact of blast very clear this week: Let’s keep working to rebuild classroom & support the children here.”
“Moved beyond words by children’s joy as uniforms, school bags & support reach these little ones caught in grenade blast.
“Huge thanks to everyone who donated after Kihinga tragedy.”
We add our sincere thanks to our donors,
The Board of Directors of Tumaini Fund Canada
The Board of Directors of Tumaini Fund Canada sincerely thanks all the donors who responded to the appeal to help the injured children and expresses thanks to all who gave to the Christmas appeal. A wire transfer was sent to Kagera two weeks before Christmas and will make a big difference in the lives and health of the children. Thank you for your donations for the purchase of medical supplies, for helping many go to school, and for supplying treadle sewing machines for the new tailoring school.
Our wish for 2018 is that the orphans and our donors and families will have safe, happy, and healthy lives.
Sadly 5 children were killed and 43 injured by a grenade which had been found in the bush and which had been taken to school. The children live in an area where Tumaini has been distributing grain due to drought and famine. Tumaini staff have given blood for transfusions, but the hospital didn’t even have enough bed linen or bandages for all these casualties. These dear children aged 6-8 have no hope of immediate or medium-term support except from Tumaini. Please help by making a donation, if you are able. Thank you. 
The Children are Dying
(tune: Sweet Betsy from Pike)
Here in this world we’re white, yellow, or black
Could be born in a mansion or it could be a shack
We take life for granted and think it’s our right
To have full employment and to sleep well at night
But do we consider the rest of the folk
The ones who are desperate, hungry, or broke
The folks who are living away over there
In fact now I wonder if even we care
The babies are starving and many will die
While mothers and fathers just stand there and cry
To them this is hell, a land of torment
I am sure this is not what the Good Father meant
He gave us this earth to have and to share
Now what shall we do for the poor over there
Have we grown so complacent we just don’t know why
The parents are weeping as their children die
Words by Lloyd M. Rickard & daughter Sherry Ann Rickard
It is hoped that these words will touch your hearts!
Do you have time to cut out fabric, sew shields and liners, or pack Personal Care Kits? Come and join the Tumaini Crafters who meet on the third Wednesday every month from 1:30 to 4 pm at St. Mary’s Church hall at 2600 Powder Point Road in Nanoose Bay. There is always a need for dark-coloured flannel fabric if you have any needing to be put to good use. Click on the icon to read more about this project.
