Located in Dar es Salaam, the Reception Home is the first place where children are welcomed into the Malaika family.
This is where we provide immediate support, care, and stability while we assess each child’s situation and begin the search for any existing family members.
The children who arrive at the Reception Home come from a wide range of challenging backgrounds: some have been found lost or abandoned, others have experienced neglect, abuse, or the loss of their parents. All are in urgent need of care and protection.
The Reception Home also accommodates young adults who are undergoing vocational training in Dar es Salaam. For them, this home is their final stop before they step into independent adulthood.
With a capacity of 19, the Reception Home often exceeds its space due to the arrival of new children and the presence of older children undergoing training. To manage this, some of our young adults live in hostels or rent rooms nearby, while remaining under close supervision by our caregivers. This arrangement helps promote independence and responsibility, while maintaining daily contact.