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Jan 17

Today is #WorldReligionDay!
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In #Tanzania both #Islam and #Christianity are widely practiced. Through our faith program, at #Majengo we make sure to create space for the #MajengoKids to practice whatever #religion they choose.🛐✝️☪️
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You can support Majengo and our faith program through donating at majengo.org ...

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Jan 15

#Majengo is excited to be entering our 14th year! We couldn’t support and care for the over 200 #MajengoKids without your help!☺️🎉
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#ThankYou for supporting us!
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You can continue to support Majengo by donating online at majengo.org
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#Africa #Tanzania ...

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Jan 14

We are so #thankful for our #Majengo staff! They work hard, seven days a week caring for all of the #MajengoKids. Good thing they know how to have #fun too!🕺💃
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#WorkHardPlayHard #HappyFriday #Tanzania #Africa ...

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Jan 12

Take a look at our #greenhouse!🌱🍅👨‍🌾
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#ThankYou to everyone who helped us build this greenhouse! It will help us feed all of the #MajengoKids and help them learn about planting and agriculture!
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#Africa #PracticalSkills #Gardening #Majengo ...

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Jan 10

At #Majengo we are always looking out for the wellbeing of the #MajengoKids. We know that we’re accomplishing that goal when we get to see so much #joy in their faces!👧👦
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#TooCute #SmilesAllAround #Tanzania #Africa ...

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Jan 7

In #Tanzania the new #school year starts in January. As we start the new year, we’re hoping to add more #MajengoKids to our programs, so that they will have access to #education as the school year starts.🏫🧑‍🎓
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You can help by becoming a #sponsor! Find out more at majengo.org/ways-to-give/
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#Africa #Majengo ...

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Jan 4

Did you know that the national animal of #Tanzania is the #MasaiGiraffe?🦒🇹🇿
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Happy #TriviaDay!
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#IfYouDontKnowNowYouKnow #Africa #Giraffe #Majengo #MajengoKids
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Artwork by #MajengoKid Happiness ...

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Jan 3

We are #thankful for everyone who supported #Majengo and the #MajengoKids in 2021!
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One of the highlights of the year was getting to start our #chicken project! Not only will these chickens provide us with #eggs, but they are also incredibly cute and fun to have around!🥚🐣🐓
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#TooCute #Chicks #Africa #Tanzania ...

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Jan 1

Happy New Year!
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We have all enjoyed our #holiday season and are looking forward to finding out what new adventures #2022 has in store!🎉🥂
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#HappyNewYear #Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Dec 31

#Cheers
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We’ve made it through another year and are so thankful for all of the people who support #Majengo and the #MajengoKids!🥂
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There’s still time to help, donate now at majengo.org
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#Africa #Tanzania #NewYearsEve ...

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Dec 29

While the #MajengoKids get ready for a new school year, we still have lots of jobs around #Majengo to keep them busy! Helping in the #garden is one of the kid’s favourite ways to help around the centre.👩‍🌾🌱👨‍🌾
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What is your favourite job?
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#Tanzania #Africa ...

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Dec 28

As we near the end of 2021, we are #thankful for all of the support that has been given to #Majengo and the #MajengoKids over this past year! We’ve accomplished a lot and are excited to see what the new year has in store!😁🙌
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If you would like to support Majengo, you can do so at majengo.org
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#Tanzania #Africa ...

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Dec 25

Happy Christmas!🎄🎅
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#Christmas #Celebrate #Africa #Tanzania #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Dec 22

Spending time with #family and #friends is one of the big highlights of celebrating the #holidays.
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Who are you spending your holidays with?👬👭
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#Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Dec 20

Our #MajengoKids are glad to be in the middle of their December holidays! We hope that all of our friends in North America and Europe are also looking forward to some #holiday time in the coming week!🎉😊
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#HappyHolidays #Tanzania #Africa #Majengo ...

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Dec 18

It’s #SwahiliSaturday and we’re learning the word for:
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HOLIDAY -> MAPUMZIKO🗣️🎉
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mapum-ZI-ko
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#Holiday #Mapumziko #Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Dec 15

One of the great things about learning #PracticalSkills is that you can take pride in the finished product!🧹👍
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What are some of the practical skills you enjoy?
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#Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Dec 13

Something that’s important to #celebrations all over the world is… #food! At #Majengo some of the favourite foods are #rice, #ugali, and #pilau.
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What are your favourite foods to celebrate with?
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#Tanzania #Africa #MajengoKids ...

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Dec 11

It’s #SwahiliSaturday and today we’re learning the word for something that we do a lot of over the #holidays:
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FEAST -> SIKUKUU🍗🥗😋
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si-KU-kuu
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#Feast #Sikukuu #Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Dec 10

“Where do universal human rights begin? In small places, close to home ... Unless these rights have meaning there, they have little meaning anywhere.” – Eleanor Roosevelt 🌍🙌
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Today #Majengo joins the world in celebrating #HumanRightsDay!
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#Tanzania #Africa #MajengoKids ...

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Dec 8

The school year in #Tanzania runs from January through December. These #MajengoKids are finishing up the end of their term and #running into the #holiday season!🎉🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️
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#Africa #Majengo ...

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Dec 6

Did you know that #Tanzania is one of the largest growers of #tomatoes in #Africa?🍅🇹🇿🌍
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#IfYouDontKnowNowYouKnow #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Dec 4

We work hard throughout the week, so are glad that it’s the #weekends and we have some time to #relax, #smile, and spend time with #friends!😄👭
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How are you spending your weekend?
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#Africa #Tanzania #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Dec 2

We are so #grateful to everyone who has contributed to our Food for 500 campaign, which will allow us to provide food packs to families in the the #Majengo community!🍚😋
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There’s still time to #give. Make a donation today at majengo.org and help fill the pots of the #MajengoKids and the #MajengoCommunity!
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#Tanzania #Africa ...

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Dec 1

Part of ensuring that the #MajengoKids are prepared for adulthood is teaching practical skills, in addition to their academic studies. Making brooms is a skill that can eventually lead to a small-business income stream. It’s also a great way to spend time with friends!🧹👐
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#PracticalSkills #Tanzania #Africa #Majengo ...

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Nov 30

Today is #GivingTuesday and we want to say #ThankYou to all of our generous donors and supporters who help keep #Majengo operating and the #MajengoKids smiling!💝😄
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This year we are holding a #DirectorsChallenge and will be #matching all donations up to $5,000! If you would like to participate in this challenge, you can donate now at majengo.org!
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#Tanzania #Africa ...

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Nov 28

While #Tanzania might be home to the #BigFive (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo), #Majengo is home to other types of animals including – DUCKS!🦆🦆🦆
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Is your house a home to any animals?
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#Africa #MajengoKids ...

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Nov 28

Hanukkah Sameach! 🔯🎉
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#Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids #Hanukkah ...

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Nov 26

Today is #FactFriday – did you know that the (unofficial) national dish of #Tanzania is ugali?💡🍲
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Ugali is a porridge dish made with millet or sorghum flour.
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What is the national dish (official or unofficial) where you come from?
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#Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Nov 25

Happy #Thanksgiving to all of our #American friends!
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#Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids🦃🎉 ...

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Nov 24

Stanslaus wants to be a soldier when he grows up. When you were in elementary school, what did you want to be?💪🙂
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#WhenIGrowUp #Majengo #Tanzania #Africa #MajengoKids ...

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Nov 23

Next Tuesday November 30 is #GivingTuesday & this year we are holding a #DirectorsChallenge & will be #matching all donations up to $5,000! If you would like to participate in this challenge, you can donate at majengo.org!💝😄
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#Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Nov 22

At #Majengo we all work together on the upkeep of the centre, which makes sure that we can continue our programming and care for all of the #MajengoKids. 🤝🧹🧽
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#ManyHands #WorkingTogether #Tanzania #Africa ...

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Nov 20

Today is #WorldChildrensDay, a day to celebrate and promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide and to focus on improving children’s welfare.👶🌍🧒
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You can help us ensure the welfare of the #MajengoKids by donating to our Basic Needs and Education program at Majengo.org
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#Tanzania #Africa #Majengo ...

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Nov 17

When she grows up, Ruthie wants to be a pilot, so that she can see the world!👩‍✈️✈️🌍
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When you were younger, where in the world did you want to go?
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#Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Nov 15

At #Majengo we’re continuing to do our best to keep the #MajengoKids and staff safe and healthy through continuing with our COVID-19 health protocols.🧼💧😷
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As we continue to support those in the broader community struggling with the effects of COVID-19, we're hoping to provide food packs to 500 families in the Majengo community, through our Food for 500 initiative. You can donate at majengo.org.
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#Tanzania #Africa ...

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Nov 13

It’s #SwahiliSaturday and today we’re learning the word for something that we need a lot of in our gardens:
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RAIN -> MVUA 🌧️
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M-vu-a
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#Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Nov 12

It’s a good thing it’s #Friday because it looks like our #MajengoKids are ready to get silly and get the #weekend started!🙃🙂
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#Tanzania #Africa #Majengo ...

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Nov 10

When Amran grows up he wants to be a doctor, so that he can help keep people healthy!👨‍⚕️🏥
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What did you want to be when you were younger?
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#WhenIGrowUp #Tanzania #Africa #Majengo #MajengoKids ...

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Nov 8

Today is #NationalTeachersDay and we want to say THANK YOU to all of our #teachers and other staff who care for the #MajengoKids and keep them engaged in school!👩‍🏫👨‍🏫😊
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#Tanzania #Africa #Majengo ...

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