In the heart of Arusha, Tanzania, at the Matonyok Children’s Home, a story of resilience and hope unfolds. It’s the story of Neema, a brave 14-year-old girl battling HIV-AIDS. Last October, her condition deteriorated drastically, leaving her unresponsive and in desperate need of ICU care. The situation seemed dire, with the specter of…
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By Laura J. Gates You could say Emmy Sitayo opened the Matonyok Children’s Home in Tanzania “by accident.” She was working with disabled children and just kept bringing them home. In her community where resources are scarce, children with special needs are often seen as a burden. Tanzania is among the poorest nations…
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A single mother with HIV passes the deadly disease to her baby Neema, the father has already passed away. In the bush of Tanzania, though her other children were seen in the village, the mother hid the child away denying her serious condition. The rumor spread through the village about the child. Emmy…
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One of the current issues the children and staff at Matonyok Children’s Home are facing is the high cost of cooking fuel, limited cooking surfaces, and a smoke-filled kitchen. The home relies on firewood and charcoal for cooking, which is expensive, and the air pollution is harmful to the staff and children. Additionally, the…
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Junior’s life, once marked by tragedy, took a positive turn thanks to the compassionate intervention of Mary and the support of Matonyok Home for Children. Facing isolation after his father’s tragic accident, Junior’s health deteriorated, and his mother struggled to care for him. Mary, a kind Samaritan and single parent, discovered Junior abandoned…
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Matonyok Children’s Home is making a profound impact in the lives of orphaned children. The home offers them not only a place to call home but also access to education and holistic development. Recently they utilized 2 hectares of land in the immediate vicinity of the home for maize and beans cultivation. The…
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At Matonyok Children’s Home, our commitment to providing a nurturing environment for orphaned and vulnerable children in Tanzania is unwavering. We believe in offering not just care but also quality education to ensure these children have the foundation they deserve. Join us in a crucial mission as we embark on building a new…
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Just $25 per child per month can keep their pantry full. The Matonyok Children’s Center, our partner home in Arusha, Tanzania, has faced recurring food crisis. Whenever the pantry is empty, the Director and Staff are always full of hope that the Lord will deliver. On multiple occasions, Emmy, the Director shared that…
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MATONYOK CHILDREN’S HOME – Arusha, Tanzania At Haven of Hope International (HOHI), our goal is to empower homes to raise their standard of care so that it will transform the lives of children at their homes. One of the homes we partner with is Matonyok Children’s Home in Tanzania, where we have been…
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