Help us! Support Orphaned Girls in Tanzania

In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful.

The Wanderlust Women is an initiative born out of the need to normalise Muslim women exploring and being visible in the great outdoors. We are a hiking and adventure group that provides like-minded women with the space, knowledge, and skills to traverse green spaces with confidence. We want to see more Muslim women in outdoor spaces. It’s a community, a safe space, and a place where we can all connect back to our roots, being God-centred as well as healing from past experiences-all through nature.

The Wanderlust Women travelled to Tanzania in November 2023 for a safari trip. During the trip, we visited Ummu Aisha Orphanage Centre in Arusha City. We met Mama Salma, who looks after 14 young orphan girls. It is important for The Wanderlust Women to give back to the communities we travel to and have been supporting the Orphanage since 2023. 

The work we have done so far-

1. Provision of food all Over the season and during the holy month of Ramadan (iftar and suhoor).

2. Supplying Eid clothing and facilitating recreational trips to tourist attractions.

3. Comprehensive renovation of the orphanage house.

4. Financial support for the purchase and installation of a solar water heating system.

5. Renovation and improvement of bathrooms and toilets for better hygiene.

6. Enhancement of children’s rooms, including installation of cabinets for organization.

7. Provision of new beds and mattresses for the children’s comfort.

8. Upgrading the kitchen with a modern gas stove.

9. Supply of cleaning materials to maintain a clean and safe environment.

10. Support for school supplies to aid in the children’s education.

11. Purchase of a washing machine to ease laundry management.

12. Renovation of the water supply system and improvement of the sewage system.

13. Enhancement of the children’s play area to provide a safe space for recreation.

Alhamdulilah. 

The vision for 2025 is the following, 

1. Sustaining the maintenance and providing comprehensive support for the Girls' Orphanage, ensuring it remains a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where the children feel valued and cared for.

2. Enhancing the children’s education by covering school fees and incorporating modern learning tools, such as advanced study materials and technology, to better prepare them for future opportunities and success.

3. Ongoing upgrades to the kitchen to maintain its functionality and efficiency, ensuring it meets the growing needs of the orphanage while fostering a better quality of life for the children and caregivers.

4. Provide for the costs of ramadan & eids, the cost of iftar and suhoor each day is £41.28 per meal for 24 children. Clothing, shoes and food for Eid is £1400

5. To support in building a Boys Orphanage. Land has already been purchased and support is needed with building the orphanage. 

Thank you for being such a vital part of this journey—your generosity inspires us every day.