Samaritan Village Orphanage and
Medical Clinic
Rescuing Orphaned and Abandoned Children
Tanzania, Africa
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Here are the stories of the children who are growing up at Samaritan Village Orphanage. Many of these children still need sponsors who will support them financially and in prayer. Could you be that person? Could your family be their sponsor? Ask yourself this as you read the stories of the children of Samaritan Village, then click the SPONSOR BUTTON if you would like to sponsor a child through our SECURE DONATION PAGE
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The date under each name is the child's birthday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rehema
5 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.
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.
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.
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 attends secondary school Form 1.
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 Primary School at Lady of Mercy School . She likes to play.
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 the Nursery Class at Lady of Mercy School.
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.
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
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.
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 the most prestigious Football (Soccer) Academy in Tanzania. He is now in his second year there and is doing fantastic.
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 secondary school Form 2.
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.
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.
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.
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 secondary school Form 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 5.
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 attends secondary school Form 1.
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Beatrice Betty
2 years old
Beatrice Betty 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.
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.
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
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.)
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.)
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
Thanks
Josephat Mmanyi
Father of village
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.)
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 attends secondary school Form 2
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.)
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.)
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.
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.)
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.)
Anna
May 21, 20068
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.)
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.)
Nasma/Carren
May 21, 2021
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.)
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.
Theodora
2 years old
Dorah 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.
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.