Samaritan Village Orphanage and
Medical Clinic
Rescuing Orphaned, Abandoned and Trafficked Children in Tanzania, Africa
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The date under each name is the child's birthday, age or arrival date.
Hossiana
(Arrived 2/19/24)
Dear Samaritan friends
Attachment is a baby girl approximately one and a half months old. She was founded and admitted to Samaritan by Social welfare officers. She is very weak so our doctors are trying to help. I hope she will be comfortable. I am named Hossiana. (Update: She is steadily improving!)
Thank you
Josephat Mmanyi
Director Samaritan Village
Preasures
(Arrived 3/28/24)
Dear Samaritan friends,
Attachment is a baby girl founded today at Mbauda Arusha. She was approximately one year old. The baby admitted at Samaritan today with social welfare officer and police report for the investigation we will receive it Tuesday after Easter.
Thanks
Josephat Mmanyi
Director/Father of Village
Calvin
(Arrived 2/26/24)
Dear Samaritan friends
I would like to inform you that last night (February 26, 2024) we admitted a baby boy found at Loliondo. The baby was found abandoned and rescued by people across the area and reported to police. He has malnutrition. I named Calvin
Thanks
Josephat Mmanyi
Director/Father of Village
Moris
June 11, 2020​?
Dear Samaritan friends
Happy New year.
Yesterday (January 11, 2022) I admitted the baby boy founded abandoned at Arusha City after Social welfare and police trying to find the mother or family member. The baby stomach is big coursed by Malnutrition. He is under
doctor at Samaritan Village Hospital trying to help for treatment and special care. No any injuries in his body.
He approximated 1 year and 6 months old. I named Moris
Thanks
Josephat Mmanyi
Faith
March 6, 2021?
This little girl was brought to Samaritan Village on Monday, May 22, 2023. She is approximately two years old and was found in the Olorien area of Arusha. She was given the name Faith. The little girl is healthy.
Rehema
8 years old​
Rehema is one of ten children brought to the orphanage on May 7, 2022. The orpahange where she and the others had been living was shut down due to a lack of funds. When the children arrived at the orphanage, it was discovered they had been severely abused. The children are all adjusting well to their new home as they experience the Love of God from their new family with a new father (Josephat) many mama's and lots of brothers and sisters. She is in grade 3 at Sojema Primary.
Nasma
12 years old​
Nasma iis one of ten children brought to the orphanage on May 7, 2022. The orpahange where she and the others had been living was shut down due to a lack of funds. When the children arrived at the orphanage, it was discovered they had been severely abused. The children are all adjusting well to their new home as they experience the Love of God from their new family with a new father (Josephat) many mama's and lots of brothers and sisters. She is in Grade 7 at Sojeme Primary School.
Daniel
March 1, 2002​
Daniel was placed in a garbage bag and dumped during the night in a bush by the side of a Lutheran Church in Arusha. He was found by some people the next morning. He was brought to social welfare and transferred to Samaritan Village. He was two months old when he was abandoned. Daniel has a real heart for God and loves to “preach” to the children during their evening chapel. He just graduated from secondary school. He wants to be a mechanic.
Hosiana
6 years old​
Hosiana is one of two girls brought to the orphanage on February 12, 2023. They are both orphans. They were found by their teacher and turned over to the police when she discovered they had been severely abused. The police then brought them to Samaritan Village Hosiana is in need of more medical treatment.
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Mercy
12 years old​
Mercy is one of ten children brought to the orphanage on May 7, 2022. The orpahange where she and the others had been living was shut down due to a lack of funds. When the children arrived at the orphanage, it was discovered they had been severely abused. The children are all adjusting well to their new home as they experience the Love of God from their new family with a new father (Josephat) many mama's and lots of brothers and sisters. She is in Form 1 at Bethania Secondary School.
Jeremiah
February 25, 2009​
He was dumped soon after delivery. He was found in a small town called Sekei in the middle of the night. The baby stayed in the hospital before being transferred to Samaritan Village. He is in Form 1 at Brainy Heroes Boys school
Baraka
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Wilson
March 10, 2014​
This is Josephat's report when Wilson arrived. “Around 11pm, one baby boy was brought to Samaritan Village after being found at Kisongo near Snake Park Meserani. The baby looks healthy, and is approximately six months old. He was found on August 28, 2014.” He has been given the name Wilson. Wilson is doing well and is now in Grade 3 at Lady at Mercy.
David
March 10, 2003​
David was abandoned at the age of three months in the “New Settlement” area of Arusha. He was brought to social welfare who then brought him to Samaritan Village. He attends St. Monica School and is in Class 4. He likes to play with animals, watch TV, and play the guitar. His plan for the future is to become an electrical engineer. He just finished Form 4 and is waits to enter college.
Sunday
March 19, 2013​
The baby boy was found abandoned in Kisongo on May 19, 2013 just outside of the Arusha Municipality near the A to Z Mosquito Net Factory. The baby was found to have bruises. He was taken to the hospital where he remained for nine days before being discharged to Samaritan Village. He is grade 5 at Lady of Mercy.
Ibrahim
December 23, 2006​
He was abandoned in Unga Ltd (slum area). He was found by a good Samaritan. He was brought to our center by social welfare officers. He likes politics and he is one of our children who is always asking about the government’s ruling system. He looks small for his age. He received a full scholarship to attend Alliance Academy, the most prestigious Football (Soccer) Academy in Tanzania. He is now in his second year (Form 2) there and is doing fantastic.
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Emmanuel
December 1, 2006​
He was dumped at Mt. Meru hospital after being born premature. His mother abandoned him soon after delivery. He was taken care of at the hospital for three months before being transferred to Samaritan Village. He is in Nursery School at St. Monica School. He is one of our children who is doing very well in school. He would like to be a teacher. He attends Brainy Heroes Boys School Form 3.
Elijah
October 3, 2009
He was abandoned at the age of approximately sixteen months. He was found outside the town of Arusha in an area known as Sekei. He was abandoned but his mother or possibly by a relative. A woman found him crying and took him to the police station. The police asked the woman to take care of him while they searched for any relatives. The woman who found the baby did not have the ability to take care of him because she was very poor. He was turned over to the Social Welfare Department. The authorities at the department brought the baby to Samaritan Village where he has lived ever since. He is in grade 7 at Lady of Mercy.
Margreth
May 11, 2016​
From Josephat: I received a report from social worker/police about a baby found in the toilet trenches soon after delivery. The baby was found near in an area near Samaritan Village land at Mwanga. The baby had big inner injures so she stayed in the hospital for a month. The baby was treated at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC). The condition of the baby was not good but the doctor decided to release her to Samaritan. Village a week later. She is now doing well. We gave her the name Margreth. She is now in Grade 1 at Lady of Mercy..
Pendo
March 10, 2015​
Dear Samaritan friends,
I would like to inform you that, I admit baby girl named Pendo. She founded dumped and right leg broken. Police RB # /857/2016. She is very weak. My hope your prayer will make her recover. She need medication and nutritional food and special care . She is here at Samaritan, she looks line one year and half but I think she is around two years old.
UPDATE FROM JOSEPHAT: Pendo changing to compare to the first time. She feel pains but her eyes show good hope. Many thanks to you all for your prayers.
Pendo was refused admission by ten orphanages across Tanzania. She recovered completely and was adopted in December, 2022.
Flora
August 18, 2005​
Flora is the sister of Ester. She was brought to Samaritan Village by a social welfare officer. Their mother died in 2006 from HIV, Their father was in the final stages of HIV when he brought the children to Social Welfare. He later died. Both children were okay and they were allowed to be adopted according to their parent agreement between the father and the government under a lawyer’s care. She attends Maasae Girls School Form 3.
Anastazia
4 years old​
Anastazia is one of ten children brought to the orphanage on May 7, 2022. The orpahange where she and the others had been living was shut down due to a lack of funds. When the children arrived at the orphanage, it was discovered they had been severely abused. The children are all adjusting well to their new home as they experience the Love of God from their new family with a new father (Josephat) many mama's and lots of brothers and sisters. She is in preschool at Lady of Mercy.
Nicholas
February 16, 2018​
​A new baby boy was brought to the orphanage on July 17, 2018. He was given the name Nicholas. He was found abandoned at Unga Limited slums area. Social welfare was contacted and when no relatives were found he was admitted to Samaritan Village in the evening. He was suffering from malnutrition. He was approximately 8 months old and weighed about 10 pounds. He required special supervision. He is now doing well and is in preschool.
Zechariah
January 6, 2017​
Dear Samaritan Friends,
A baby was brought to the orphanage on August 6, 2019 He was found two weeks earlier and admitted to the hospital. He stayed in the hospital until he was released and taken to Samaritan Village. He was very thin and weak and was suffering from severe malnutrition. He was given the name Zechariah. today is is doing well in preschool.
Shadrack
May 27, 2013​
We just received word that a new little boy has arrived at Samaritan Village. He has been given the name Shedrack. This baby was found abandoned on the night of February 21, 2015 near Ngarenaro Primary school by a woman. She took him to the local police who began searching for any relatives. The kind woman continued to care for him until May 27. When no relatives were found the little boy was admitted to Samaritan Village.He is in grade 5 at Sojema Primary School.
Brighton
March 15, 2014​
​On September 29, 2015 a little boy was brought to Samaritan Village by a social welfare officer. He was approximately eighteen months old. The baby was sick and suffering from malnutrition. The doctors found that he had a problem in his spine and lungs, which required serious treatment. He may also be showing signs of dwarfism. More than treatment, the little boy needed prayer. After two months Brighton was recovering and doing much better. He is grade 3 at Lady of Mercy.
Maua
February 21, 2017​
A baby girl was admitted to Samaritan Village on July 21, 2018. She was approximately eighteen months old. She was found at Kigonigoni Mwanga in some bushes suffering from malnutrition. She had been laid in the middle of a huge bed of shining wild flowers.
Josephat decided to name her Maua, which means flowers. e is grade 1 at Lady of Mercy.
Sharon
September 25, 2015​
Attachment is a child founded at Kwamorombo out of Arusha city. She founded by one old woman and she took baby to police and social welfare. I named SHARON. She is 2yrs my sprocket. She is helth.
Josephat Mmanyi
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She is grade 3 at Lady of Mercy.
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Scholastica
September 22, 2005​
She was brought to social welfare from an area near Lake Manyara. She was abandoned near there at the age of one. She attends St. Monica School and is in Class 4. She likes to play netball, sing, watch TV, and play with dolls. She would someday like to be a nurse. She is in Secondary School Form 6 at Scholastica High School.
Josephat
October 10, 2006​
The twin boys Joseph and Paul were born near Ngorongoro Crater National Conservation Area. Their mother was a member of the nomadic Sonjo tribe. Their mother traveled 70 kilometers to town to give birth to them, but then she died. The convent where they were born tried to bring them back to the tribe, but the tribe believes it is a bad omen to accept children with dead mothers, so they would not take the children back. They left the children in the hut with their mother’s body and moved to a different location. The babies were found by the nuns from the convent. They stayed in the convent until the age of one month. They were then transferred to Samaritan Village. He is in Form 3 at Brainy Heroes Boys School.
Joel
November 6, 2022?
Today (March 6, 2023) we admitted a baby boy who was found abandoned out of Arusha Municipality [within the city limits].
The baby is approximately 5 months old. I named him Joel. He appears to be healthy. He was found with large injures on his right arm.
Agnes
4 years old​
Agnes one of ten children brought to the orphanage on May 7, 2022. The orpahange where she and the others had been living was shut down due to a lack of funds. When the children arrived at the orphanage, it was discovered they had been severely abused. The children are all adjusting well to their new home as they experience the Love of God from their new family with a new father (Josephat) many mama's and lots of brothers and sisters. She is in preschool at Lady of Mercy.
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Elizabeth
November 26, 2007​
Baby Elizabeth came from being abandoned when she was approximately two days old. She was dumped in the land of the Maasai Tribe so she is believed to be Maasai. Maasai is a nomadic tribe. This tribe lives according to ancient cultural ways but some have now changed their way of living. Most of them still herd livestock, do not attend school, and many of the men are polygamist. She was brought to our centre by a Social Welfare officer. She is in grade 7 at Sojeme Primary School.
Isaac
1 year old​
Isaac is one of three children who came to Samaritan Village on January 10, 2023. They were transferred from another orphanage that was forced to close due to lack of funds.
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Sarah
February 20, 2007​
She is one of ten Maasai girls brought to Samaritan Village when the “orphanage” where they were living was closed by the government. Theirs is a tragic story--too sad to publish here in its entirety.
The girls had been taken from their tribe by a group claiming to be part of a legitimate orphanage. They claimed they were “rescuing” them from becoming child brides (and one of many wives) to an older Maasai tribe member. Although they were “rescued” from that future, they were brought into an even more horrific situation.
Without going into detail, one of the girl’s escaped from the “orphanage” where they were being exploited and was able to tell authorities what had happened to them. The girl’s were immediately rescued and taken to Samaritan Village. Those involved were arrested and put on trial. They received various sentences. (One person involved was sentenced to life in prison.)
She is now in form 1 at Bethania Secondary School.
Mary
April 12, 2009​
She is one of ten Maasai girls brought to Samaritan Village when the “orphanage” where they were living was closed by the government. Theirs is a tragic story--too sad to publish here in its entirety.
The girls had been taken from their tribe by a group claiming to be part of a legitimate orphanage. They claimed they were “rescuing” them from becoming child brides (and one of many wives) to an older Maasai tribe member. Although they were “rescued” from that future, they were brought into an even more horrific situation.
Without going into detail, one of the girl’s escaped from the “orphanage” where they were being exploited and was able to tell authorities what had happened to them. The girl’s were immediately rescued and taken to Samaritan Village. Those involved were arrested and put on trial. They received various sentences. (One person involved was sentenced to life in prison.) She is now in grade 6 at Sojeme Primary School.
Godluck
June 15, 2020​ (?)
This little baby boy was brought to the orphanage on September 28 , 2020
Dear Samaritan Friends
Attachment is a baby boy founded dumped yesterday afternoon. The baby
is very weak, affected by malnutrition. After baby founded, reported police and transfer to Samaritan Village. He is sick and we care and doctors from our Medical Clinic helping to treat and advice how to do.
His parts like legs, neck, hands not moving, he staying a same place no moving because of weak.
Your prayer and support will make his life to recover again. I
proximate he have 11 months old. He crying all the time, my hope
doctors will found more problem from him
I named Godluck
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He is now in Nursery School.
Rosi
August 25, 2007​
She is one of ten Maasai girls brought to Samaritan Village when the “orphanage” where they were living was closed by the government. Theirs is a tragic story--too sad to publish here in its entirety.
The girls had been taken from their tribe by a group claiming to be part of a legitimate orphanage. They claimed they were “rescuing” them from becoming child brides (and one of many wives) to an older Maasai tribe member. Although they were “rescued” from that future, they were brought into an even more horrific situation.
Without going into detail, one of the girl’s escaped from the “orphanage” where they were being exploited and was able to tell authorities what had happened to them. The girl’s were immediately rescued and taken to Samaritan Village. Those involved were arrested and put on trial. They received various sentences. (One person involved was sentenced to life in prison.) She is now in grade 7 at Sojeme Primary School.
Paul
October 10, 2006​
The twin boys Joseph and Paul were born near Ngorongoro Crater National Conservation Area. Their mother was a member of the nomadic Sonjo tribe. Their mother traveled 70 kilometers to town to give birth to them, but then she died. The convent where they were born tried to bring them back to the tribe, but the tribe believes it is a bad omen to accept children with dead mothers, so they would not take the children back. They left the children in the hut with their mother’s body and moved to a different location. The babies were found by the nuns from the convent. They stayed in the convent until the age of one month. They were then transferred to Samaritan Village. He is in Form 3 at Brainy Heroes Boys School.
Maria
October 8, 2009​
She is one of ten Maasai girls brought to Samaritan Village when the “orphanage” where they were living was closed by the government. Theirs is a tragic story--too sad to publish here in its entirety.
The girls had been taken from their tribe by a group claiming to be part of a legitimate orphanage. They claimed they were “rescuing” them from becoming child brides (and one of many wives) to an older Maasai tribe member. Although they were “rescued” from that future, they were brought into an even more horrific situation.
Without going into detail, one of the girl’s escaped from the “orphanage” where they were being exploited and was able to tell authorities what had happened to them. The girl’s were immediately rescued and taken to Samaritan Village. Those involved were arrested and put on trial. They received various sentences. (One person involved was sentenced to life in prison.) She is now in grade 7 at Sojeme Primary School.
Marsily
July 6, 2011​
She is one of ten Maasai girls brought to Samaritan Village when the “orphanage” where they were living was closed by the government. Theirs is a tragic story--too sad to publish here in its entirety.
The girls had been taken from their tribe by a group claiming to be part of a legitimate orphanage. They claimed they were “rescuing” them from becoming child brides (and one of many wives) to an older Maasai tribe member. Although they were “rescued” from that future, they were brought into an even more horrific situation.
Without going into detail, one of the girl’s escaped from the “orphanage” where they were being exploited and was able to tell authorities what had happened to them. The girl’s were immediately rescued and taken to Samaritan Village. Those involved were arrested and put on trial. They received various sentences. (One person involved was sentenced to life in prison.) She is now in grade 6 at Sojeme Primary School.
Ester
12 years old​
Ester is one of ten children brought to the orphanage on May 7, 2022. The orpahange where she and the others had been living was shut down due to a lack of funds. When the children arrived at the orphanage, it was discovered they had been severely abused. The children are all adjusting well to their new home as they experience the Love of God from their new family with a new father (Josephat) many mama's and lots of brothers and sisters. She is now in grade 6 at Sojeme Primary School.
Elizabeth
November 17, 2009​
She is one of ten Maasai girls brought to Samaritan Village when the “orphanage” where they were living was closed by the government. Theirs is a tragic story--too sad to publish here in its entirety.
The girls had been taken from their tribe by a group claiming to be part of a legitimate orphanage. They claimed they were “rescuing” them from becoming child brides (and one of many wives) to an older Maasai tribe member. Although they were “rescued” from that future, they were brought into an even more horrific situation.
Without going into detail, one of the girl’s escaped from the “orphanage” where they were being exploited and was able to tell authorities what had happened to them. The girl’s were immediately rescued and taken to Samaritan Village. Those involved were arrested and put on trial. They received various sentences. (One person involved was sentenced to life in prison.) She is now in grade 7 at Sojeme Primary School.
Neema
January 3, 2008​
She is one of ten Maasai girls brought to Samaritan Village when the “orphanage” where they were living was closed by the government. Theirs is a tragic story--too sad to publish here in its entirety.
The girls had been taken from their tribe by a group claiming to be part of a legitimate orphanage. They claimed they were “rescuing” them from becoming child brides (and one of many wives) to an older Maasai tribe member. Although they were “rescued” from that future, they were brought into an even more horrific situation.
Without going into detail, one of the girl’s escaped from the “orphanage” where they were being exploited and was able to tell authorities what had happened to them. The girl’s were immediately rescued and taken to Samaritan Village. Those involved were arrested and put on trial. They received various sentences. (One person involved was sentenced to life in prison.) She is now in grade 7 at Sojeme Primary School.
Anna
May 21, 2008
She is one of ten Maasai girls brought to Samaritan Village when the “orphanage” where they were living was closed by the government. Theirs is a tragic story--too sad to publish here in its entirety.
The girls had been taken from their tribe by a group claiming to be part of a legitimate orphanage. They claimed they were “rescuing” them from becoming child brides (and one of many wives) to an older Maasai tribe member. Although they were “rescued” from that future, they were brought into an even more horrific situation.
Without going into detail, one of the girl’s escaped from the “orphanage” where they were being exploited and was able to tell authorities what had happened to them. The girl’s were immediately rescued and taken to Samaritan Village. Those involved were arrested and put on trial. They received various sentences. (One person involved was sentenced to life in prison.) She s in Form 1 at Bethania Secondary School
Grace
August 16, 2006​
She is one of ten Maasai girls brought to Samaritan Village when the “orphanage” where they were living was closed by the government. Theirs is a tragic story--too sad to publish here in its entirety.
The girls had been taken from their tribe by a group claiming to be part of a legitimate orphanage. They claimed they were “rescuing” them from becoming child brides (and one of many wives) to an older Maasai tribe member. Although they were “rescued” from that future, they were brought into an even more horrific situation.
Without going into detail, one of the girl’s escaped from the “orphanage” where they were being exploited and was able to tell authorities what had happened to them. The girl’s were immediately rescued and taken to Samaritan Village. Those involved were arrested and put on trial. They received various sentences. (One person involved was sentenced to life in prison.) She is in Form 2 at the Maasae Girls School.
Isaya
1 year old​
Isaya is one of three children who came to Samaritan Village on January 10, 2023. They were transferred from another orphanage that was forced to close due to lack of funds.
Mariana
12 years old​
Mariana is one of ten children brought to the orphanage on May 7, 2022. The orpahange where she and the others had been living was shut down due to a lack of funds. When the children arrived at the orphanage, it was discovered they had been severely abused. The children are all adjusting well to their new home as they experience the Love of God from their new family with a new father (Josephat) many mama's and lots of brothers and sisters. She is now in grade 6 at Sojeme Primary School.
Baraka
9 years old​
Baraka arrived in June, 2022. He is from the same orphanage where ten children were brought to Samaritan Village in May, 2022. The orpahange where he and the others had been living was shut down due to a lack of funds. When the children arrived at the orphanage, it was discovered they had been severely abused. The children are all adjusting well to their new home as they experience the Love of God from their new family with a new father (Josephat) many mama's and lots of brothers and sisters. He is in grade 6 at Sojeme Primary School.
Jackson
August 8, 2001​
Jackson is the twin brother of Jacqueline. Their mother was mentally ill, and attempted to deliver them in the road because she could not find the hospital. People found them and brought them to the hospital. Their mother then disappeared. The twins stayed at the hospital for three months. They were then transferred to Samaritan Village because no one came to claim the children.
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Jackson is in his first year of business college studying to be an accountant.
Naserian
9 years old​
Nasarien is one of two girls brought to the orphanage on February 12, 2023. They are both orphans. They were found by their teacher and turned over to the police when she discovered they had been severely abused. The police then brought them to Samaritan Village.
John
April 5, 2000​
John was dumped soon after delivery by his mother who first tried to beat him by hitting him repeatedly in the head. She then put him in a plastic bag and dumped him in a waste bin. He was found in the morning inside the bag and barely alive. He was brought to the hospital and stayed there until the age of three months. He then was admitted to the orphanage through social welfare. John is attending a special school known as Uhuru (“Freedom”) Primary School. He is mute, and a slow leaner but he is a wonderful, happy boy. He likes to play the guitar and weave.
Everest
February 12. 2005​
Everest was abandoned soon after birth. He was dumped in a public garbage bin. He was premature. He was found when people heard him crying. He was taken to the hospital where he remained for four months. The doctors did not think he would live but he recovered after much prayer. He was then transferred to Samaritan Village. He likes to play. He is in form 3 at Brainy Heroes Boys School.
Brigita
September 15, 2007​
Her mother was mentally ill, and attempted to deliver her in the road because she could not find the hospital. People found her and brought her to the Roman Catholic Dispensary in Loliondo about 400 kilometers from Arusha. Her mother disappeared after giving birth. The baby stayed in the hospital for one and a half months. No one came to claim her so she was transferred to Samaritan Village. She is in Form 1 at Bethania Secondary School.