Our Impact
We’ve worked on improving the lives of widows, orphans and vulnerable youth across Tanzania.
What we do
WOW Tanzania designs programs that meet urgent needs while building lasting change. Together with local families and leaders, we provide education, shelter, clean water, job training, and life-skills experiences. Each initiative helps restore stability and opportunity for the most vulnerable — widows, orphans, and youth.
Our Programs
Sponsor-a-Child (SAC)
We partner with schools and families to identify children most in need. Through school fees, uniforms, meals, and mentorship, we ensure children and orphans stay in class, succeed in school, and build brighter futures.
WOW Café
More than a café — it’s job training with a cause. Widows and at-risk youth learn food service, catering, and business management skills. The café also donates 90% of its proceeds to support widows and orphans.
WASH Program
Clean water saves lives. We install tanks, improve sanitation, and provide hygiene training for schools and communities. These efforts protect health, reduce disease, and give children more time to learn and play.
EmpowerED (Empowered Education)
Education goes beyond textbooks. EmpowerED provides life experiences — field trips, cultural outings, and leadership lessons — so children gain confidence, vision, and skills to dream big.
WOW Cornerstone Housing
Safe housing is a foundation for dignity. We renovate and build homes for widows and vulnerable families, ensuring stability and security so children can grow up in safety.
WOW Student Fund
We provide scholarships, supplies, and tuition support for secondary school students who would otherwise drop out. By investing in education, we invest in leaders who will uplift their families and communities.
The Heart Behind the Work
At WOW Tanzania, success is measured in widows finding strength, children returning to school, and families living with clean water and safe shelter. We believe change starts at the roots, working hand-in-hand with communities so solutions last.
Real Impact, Real Lives
Our Mission is Local and Lasting
At WOW Tanzania, we believe change starts at the roots. Our programs are built hand-in-hand with local families and community partners — so they work, last, and restore dignity.
Widows and youths Trained for Opportunity
Through our WOW Café and Micro-Business programs, widows and single mothers gain essential skills to launch businesses, find employment, and become financially independent.
Clean Water. Stronger Communities.
Our WASH program installs water tanks and sanitation infrastructure to support health and resilience in rural schools, neighborhoods, and community centers.
Nourishing Hope for Children
Through Sponsor-a-Child and meal support at the WOW Café, hundreds of vulnerable children and orphans receive nourishment, education, and a reason to smile every single day.
EmpowerED Learning Beyond the Classroom
EmpowerED (Empowered Education) provides children and youth with real-world learning experiences like field trips and cultural outings that expand their vision, confidence, and future potential.
Our Partners
