From street to safety: a new home for an eleven-year-old boy
Monday 04 August 2025
An eleven-year-old boy found safe haven at Malaika Kids after living on the streets for months.
The Malaika Kids Reception Home remains, above all, a safe haven for abandoned and abused children. Recently, the Welfare Department asked us to care for an eleven-year-old boy in vulnerable circumstances.
The boy was found selling eggs on the street to meet his basic needs. His sleeping quarters were a small shack in an abandoned building, barely big enough to lie down in. The situation is a harrowing example of the uncertainty and dangers many children in Tanzania face daily.
Since arriving at our shelter, he's been in a safe environment, has a clean bed, and receives nutritious meals and medical care. He also has the opportunity to go to school and the emotional support he needs to be a child again.
Thanks to the commitment of our donors and volunteers, we can offer children like him not only safety but also the prospect of a better future. Every contribution makes the difference between surviving and living.
The boy was found selling eggs on the street to meet his basic needs. His sleeping quarters were a small shack in an abandoned building, barely big enough to lie down in. The situation is a harrowing example of the uncertainty and dangers many children in Tanzania face daily.
Since arriving at our shelter, he's been in a safe environment, has a clean bed, and receives nutritious meals and medical care. He also has the opportunity to go to school and the emotional support he needs to be a child again.
Thanks to the commitment of our donors and volunteers, we can offer children like him not only safety but also the prospect of a better future. Every contribution makes the difference between surviving and living.
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