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Last replied
16 Apr 2025
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Our two children's villages in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, are a beautiful place for disabled children. There are children who have lost their mother during birth or who were abandoned. It is our dearest wish to make them happy throughout their whole life by providing professional and loving care for them. In the other children's village next to this special place we are currently busy with further expansion of a Day Care Center for disabled children with single parents.
Our staff consists of about 40 local staff members, including care givers, physiotherapists, special teachers, nurses and others, but you can help to make our children even more happy!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our children's villages in Dar es Salaam are a beautiful place with friendly people and lots of sunshine. You will enjoy seeing the bright smiles on the face of our children and on your off days you can easily reach the most beautiful beaches with public transports. Enjoy the giggles and the simple life surrounded by nature.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Helping to feed our special needs children, playing and entertaining them, going with them to the beach, having a lot of fun together!
Also our construction workers are funny and welcoming people who would be for sure happy if you want to join them
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
Accommodation
8 comfortable bed rooms inside the children's villages; in rare cases of full occupation you would share a room with another volunteer. We provide three meals per day and we do not charge money from volunteers
What else ...
When you are free you can book safaris to a wildlife park or visit Zanzibar by boat.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 253299329735
Feedback (23)
18 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
I highly recommend that you visit this place and spend time with these children. I was there for two weeks, and Nicole helped me with everything to get there without any problems. The mothers are so warm and loving, the work of the foundation is incredible, how they have everything organized so that the children live the best possible life. I have… read more
2 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Elona) for host
Hello everyone !
For me, this is truly the best volunteering I have ever done in my life. Let me explain, your missions are supervised and you know what you have to do, you are trusted to take initiatives, the staff is adorable, you work in good conditions and would not even want to leave, the children's village is very well equipped. In short,… read more
For me, this is truly the best volunteering I have ever done in my life. Let me explain, your missions are supervised and you know what you have to do, you are trusted to take initiatives, the staff is adorable, you work in good conditions and would not even want to leave, the children's village is very well equipped. In short,… read more
30 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anniina & Jaakko) for host
Thank you Nicole! We spend here only a week but we could've stayed more. The staff were really nice and kids were lovely. Facilities were great and everything was well organized.
We helped in feeding the kids in the morning, played with them and spent time with them. There were also plenty of free time, so it was possible to see the city, beach… read more
We helped in feeding the kids in the morning, played with them and spent time with them. There were also plenty of free time, so it was possible to see the city, beach… read more
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18 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Andrea) for host
I highly recommend that you visit this place and spend time with these children. I was there for two weeks, and Nicole helped me with everything to get there without any problems. The mothers are so warm and loving, the work of the foundation is incredible, how they have everything organized so that the children live the best possible life. I have… read more
2 Jan 2025
Left by Workawayer (Elona) for host
Hello everyone !
For me, this is truly the best volunteering I have ever done in my life. Let me explain, your missions are supervised and you know what you have to do, you are trusted to take initiatives, the staff is adorable, you work in good conditions and would not even want to leave, the children's village is very well equipped. In short,… read more
For me, this is truly the best volunteering I have ever done in my life. Let me explain, your missions are supervised and you know what you have to do, you are trusted to take initiatives, the staff is adorable, you work in good conditions and would not even want to leave, the children's village is very well equipped. In short,… read more
30 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Anniina & Jaakko) for host
Thank you Nicole! We spend here only a week but we could've stayed more. The staff were really nice and kids were lovely. Facilities were great and everything was well organized.
We helped in feeding the kids in the morning, played with them and spent time with them. There were also plenty of free time, so it was possible to see the city, beach… read more
We helped in feeding the kids in the morning, played with them and spent time with them. There were also plenty of free time, so it was possible to see the city, beach… read more
12 Apr 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Felina)
Felina brought immense compassion, patience, and dedication during her time with us. She's a gem whose presence made a profound impact on our children's lives. Young and full of positivity, she is highly recommended!
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Felina) for host
My time in the childrensvillage flew by way to quickly. In total I’ve spend 3 incredible moths here and felt like part of the family from the fist day. I only had good experiences here, Nicole is very nice and all the staff and Mamas are incredible too. Everybody was so friendly, I already miss everything about this place and will never forget the… read more
5 Feb 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Camilla & Rebeca)
Thank you Rebecca and Camilla for having enjoyed your stay with us. Maybe there was a slight misunderstanding in our description. Usually it is the volunteers who are going to the beach by their own with public transport and some of them decide to take a few children from us with them. Our children receive different therapies at our center like… read more
(Excellent)
26 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Camilla & Rebeca) for host
me (camilla) and rebeca loved tanzania, we just stayed there 2 weeks but we would have loved to stay more. however we have some critics, the volunteer is not as described: you’re going to work just with disabled kids 4h per day and the rest of the day is free time (it’s a good thing because you get to explore tanzania), no activities were made,… read more
29 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Patric) for host
Dies ist ein Ort, den ich wärmstens empfehlen kann. Ich stehe dem Volunteering sehr kritisch gegenüber, aber dieser Ort scheint mit den lokalen Menschen Hand in Hand zu Arbeiten. Als Volunteer:in bist du für die Freizeitaktivitäten zuständig. Somit ist es auch gerechtfertigt, das man nur einige Wochen bleibt. Ich empfehle aber für die Kinder, die… read more
13 Sep 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Wiebke)
Wow, that is so special that Wiebke is still sending us a feedback after so many years! We are happy that she is still remembering us even six years later and for sure it would be a wonderful experience for her to come back again as our children's villages grew so big! In 2016 we were only operating two houses, nowadays there are 5 children's… read more
(Excellent)
9 Sep 2022
Left by Workawayer (Wiebke) for host
I totally forgot about the feedback, so its a few years late, but better late than never: I stayed here for about a month in December 2016 and I would have defininately stayed longer, if I didnt have to suddenly go back home. The children village is very well organized and you could easily plan your free time around your schedule. I felt very… read more
27 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Diana)
We are so happy that Diana enjoyed her stay at our children's village to the fullest! The communication with her was very smooth and we appreciate it a lot that she could give our children a wonderful time, special moments and lots of love. We hope to see her one day again, karibu tena Diana! It is a gift to have her as a volunteer.
(Excellent)
24 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Diana) for host
From the moment I walked into the children's village, I was welcomed with open arms. The mamas were sweet, kind and would guide and assist me in how to properly handle the kids when it came to feeding them and playing with them. Even though I didn't physically meet Nicole, she would send voice notes on WhatsApp to check up on me and make sure I… read more
18 Jun 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Masakazu )
Oh, one day I really want to meet Masakazu! I communicated with him via whatsapp when he stayed two weeks in our children's villages and I am 100 % sure he is sooooo nice and funny! First image which I got from him was when my Care Giver sent me a photo whilst he was hugging our washing mashine and having a bright smile on his face :-))) I believe… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2022
Left by Workawayer (Masakazu ) for host
I spent 2 weeks at the children village with friendly mamas and cute children. The children in the village were very very very cute! I fell in love with them in a moment. I mainly helped mama Mary house. I feel like the children in this house are my babies. We could not communicate with language but I believe they enjoyed taking a walk, songs,… read more
24 May 2022
Left by Workawayer (Marina) for host
I'm writing this feedback a bit late, but my memories from this place are as vivid as the day I left. I stayed for aprox. 3 weeks in this children's village and it was an eye-opening experience. Nicole was very helpful and always willing to answer any questions that I had. The mamas are great Swahili teachers but some don't speak much English… read more
11 Feb 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Camille)
It was really nice to have Cam with us and I am happy that she enjoyed her stay. I hope we can welcome her again in the future and it is great that she made efforts to write a detailed feedback even if she stayed only ten days with us. Also when she was with us we had a bit a tough time in regard to the flies due the rainy season, but fortunately… read more
(Excellent)
10 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Camille) for host
I was lucky to meet Nicole, who accepted me as a volunteer at the last minute while my flight to leave Tanzania was just cancelled, because she's normaly staying with her daughter in Namibia. She's an incredibly inspiring woman who created three children's center in different countries, travelled the world, wrote books and so many things.
I stayed… read more
I stayed… read more
8 Feb 2022
Left by Workawayer (Neele) for host
Mambo to everyone:D
First of all I wanna say asante sana for this beautiful stay with you.
This place, the community and the work which is done here is absolutely amazing and makes it a very special experience for me and all the kids who have the privilege to find a home there, (even tho it's always dramatic/ horrible circumstances that brings… read more
First of all I wanna say asante sana for this beautiful stay with you.
This place, the community and the work which is done here is absolutely amazing and makes it a very special experience for me and all the kids who have the privilege to find a home there, (even tho it's always dramatic/ horrible circumstances that brings… read more
28 Dec 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Verónica Francisca Alída )
We are happy that Verónica Francisca and Guillermo stayed with us for two weeks. They put so much efforts in making our children happy and they shared also many ideas with me. In regard to the timetable there was a bit of a misunderstanding as I only got to know when they were leaving that they felt somehow exhausted from time to time. I guess the… read more
(Very good)
8 Dec 2021
Left by Workawayer (Verónica Francisca Alída ) for host
💖We stayed almost 2 weeks and it was very intense! We felt so comfortable and confident all the time with the Mamas and the others. We mainly worked in Mama Faralla's house and in Mama's Josephine, both were always super kind, sweet and friendly with us, but we think that it is always good to help the other Mamas too, Mama Verónica for example,… read more
5 Nov 2021
Left by Workawayer (Elodie ) for host
I stayed 2 weeks in the village helping mamas and childrens. Was a very good experience. I'll miss the wonderful people living there. I could learn Swahili a little every day.
24 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Felipe) for host
The richest experience I could have in my entire life so far. I should stay a week, but I stayed for 15 days, I am so grateful, spent these days in the village with the amazing children and a wonderful team. It's so impressive to see how the village works pretty well, everyone helps each other, the accommodation is good, the food also is quite… read more
7 Mar 2021
Left by Workawayer (Ryan & Sydney) for host
Our stay at the children's village was an unforgettable experience! In our two weeks, Sydney spent lots of time with the children: helping them eat, going on walks, and playing. Ryan enjoyed spending time building the expansion of the village. We met some very friendly and welcoming people who work there and also made friends with the other… read more
2 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Kim Sarah) for host
I spent three weeks at the children village and completely fell in love with the children! Their faces and smiles will be dearly missed! They made my day every day! It’s been a pleasure experiencing the easy going Hakuna Matata-mentality while caring for the kids! Since I have seen and heard of horrible life circumstances of kids with special… read more
10 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Mateja)
There is actually only one sentence to say: "Come back Mateja, pleeease!!!"
From the first moment I knew that Mateja will make our children and people so happy, because Mateja has such a warm and friendly personality that we really miss her. Hope next time she can stay even longer with us. Welcome again! :-)
From the first moment I knew that Mateja will make our children and people so happy, because Mateja has such a warm and friendly personality that we really miss her. Hope next time she can stay even longer with us. Welcome again! :-)
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Mateja) for host
It took me a while to write this because life back home is super busy, but time didn't chance my feelings about this experience. I absolutely LOVED it at childrens village. Nicole gave me all support I needed before comming and also took her time when I was there to make my experience even better. It was a culture shock first day or two, it was my… read more
20 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Seni James )
I can highly recommand Sen to any workaway host as he is such a friendly, open minded and helpful young Tanzanian! It is sad to hear from him that many other places in Tanzania would not take him as they would only take foreigners instead of local volunteers like him. So they will never know which opportunity they are missing as Sen is really… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Seni James ) for host
It was my first workaway experience and it was a rewarding one week, Mama Julie is a busy woman but always has a time when you need her, she's helpful and supportive to volunteers and everyone at the village. Children are lovely and shiny (shout out to Mamas in all houses), I was able to help at the construction site as well and builders were nice… read more
14 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Penny)
Thank you very much Penny for spending time with our children! Penny was so much patient in interacting with our children and promoting their individual skills even though they cannot walk or talk. During her stay her main concern was how to put a smile on our children's faces and how to show them love and dedication. Especially our Kelvin would… read more
(Excellent)
28 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (Penny) for host
Thank you Nicole for welcoming me to your home and project. My time here will forever be etched in my mind as one of the most rewarding experiences so far.
To other volunteers looking for a meaningful opportunity, coming to this place would be one of the highlights in your life.
The project sits on the outskirts far from the city lights of Dar… read more
To other volunteers looking for a meaningful opportunity, coming to this place would be one of the highlights in your life.
The project sits on the outskirts far from the city lights of Dar… read more
20 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (naturelover38)
We were very happy that Murrat stayed several weeks in our children's village. He came with many ideas and he was totally flexible in regard to his tasks. So don't be surprised if he offers you help in the kitchen, in renovation, in video shooting or in environmental matters. He has plenty ideas of how to make our children as well as our staff… read more
(Excellent)
20 Mar 2019
Left by Workawayer (naturelover38) for host
First of all, I would like to thank to Nicole for giving me a chance to volunteer for her great organisation. She deserves a big appreciation for this initiative which she brought into life from a scratch. She literally set up a small village, most are with multiple disabilities. Now, she is the mom of more than 20 children. It was a great honor… read more
1 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rabia) for host
Before everything I want to thank Nicole for letting me have this amazing experience and all helps she is done for me. You are such a great person and I am amazed by your dedicated big heart and everything you have done for that sweetest children.
I stayed at the village almost a month and I will always remember everything about there. Children… read more
I stayed at the village almost a month and I will always remember everything about there. Children… read more
14 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Zino)
Zino and Lila were the perfect workawayers! Friendly, calm, always smiling and very sensitive in regard to how to handle and interact with our children. Thank you so much for your great support!!
(Excellent)
16 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Zino) for host
I stayed at the village for two weeks. It's impressive to see and hear what Nicole has experienced and what she built up!
She gave these multiple disabled children a new lovely home and caring “family“.
I enjoyed my stay a lot. You spend a lot of time feeding the children, because they can't eat by themselves. But for sure there is enough time to… read more
She gave these multiple disabled children a new lovely home and caring “family“.
I enjoyed my stay a lot. You spend a lot of time feeding the children, because they can't eat by themselves. But for sure there is enough time to… read more
14 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaine)
We are so happy that Jaine found the way to us! She was a great entertainer, very funny and lovable person! When she danced Capoeira for us, used a bucket as drum while she sang with our children, it was really a great and special afternoon, she is a perfect performer. I loved it how spontaneous she is as she quickly decided to go fpr six months… read more
(Excellent)
