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Malaika Kids Chair's Report
This year, the most significant change in Tanzania has been moving our children from a nearby
but underperforminE primaryschool {Lifewaylightl to a much better-run one a few miles away
Iujenzil. We've already seen marked improvements. especially in their maths results. and we're
optimistic that this investment will continue to benefit them.
There continues to be a lot of stability at the Children's Village in Mkurang8. However. the
Reception Home in Dares Salaam ig nowalmost bursting atthe seams with older children who
have graduated from school and transferred from the Children's Village and are attending
vocational courses in the capital.
The unique Retatives Support Programme. which supports vulnerable children in the
community. has grown and grown to reach 126 children today. Numeric811y, this is now bigger
than our in-house programmes and is a highly cost-effective use of our funds.
One highlight oftheyearwasthe fundraising London 8ridges walk bythe UK trustees. Wewere
honoured to be accompanied by our patron, His Excellency Mbelwa Kairuki. High
Commissionero*Tanzania in the UK, and some of his staff.
Our commitment is to the children we supportand to the futures they deserve. With no
guaranteed funding from trusts or government sources, we iely on the Eenerosity of our
supporters. Many children may depend on us for 18years ormore. so long-term stability is
essential.
To protect this care. the internationaltrustees have set a resilience reserve equal to roughly tour
years ofthe nextyear's approved budget for Malaika KidsTanzania. Malaika Kids UK holds 55%
of the £1.2 million reserve1£660,0001. reflecting the sustained generosity of our UK supporters.
MK Netherlands. MKTanzania. and MK USA hold the remaining45%. The reserve will be
reviewed annually to ensure we continue to safeguard the children entrusted to us and honour
every supporter's commitment.
l am grateful to ali our sUPPOrters who enthusiastically enable us to provide for the children.
Alan Edwards
Malaika Kids UK Chair
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January
Allthe children had a happy lead-up to Christmas. The daytrip tothe Indian Ocean has become
an annual event. The mamaswere up before dawn. preparing a picnicfor81 very excited
children and l O adults.
Two coaches made the 90-minute drive tothe seaside, wherethe water is clear and like a warm
bath to swim in. Forthosewho could swim, piggy in the rniddlew8s very popul81. while on the
beach. sandcastles were built and football was played.
And on Boxing Day. the 5-star Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam invited one hundred lyes, you read
that rightll ol our children to lunch and celebrations. including dancing. Father Christmas. and
hand and face painting. All of the Reception Home children attended, along with 20 from the
Children's Village and many from the Relatives Support Programme-all had a great timel
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February
Malaika Kids strives to keep children with a tamily member whenever possible- this may be a
single parent or, often, a grandmother. At the same time, it is importantthateverychild we
support is healthy. well-fed and attending school. The Relatives Support Programme aims to
achieve all these objectives. providing a twice-monthly food package. medical insurance, and
help with educational costs.
Todaywe are supporting 114 children. with more dueto enterthe programme duringthe year.
The children are mostly of primaryschool age, between 6and 12years old. where educational
support is particularly crucial.
Government schools are crowded. with a typical cLass sizes well over 100. and teaching is
necessarily a matter of crowd control as well as imparting knowledge and skills. Nevertheless,
the children do learn to read and write and do basic arithmetic. as we have seen on our annual
visits to Tanzania. Sometimes counting is done on both fingers and toes-an impressive skilll
The children play with balloons while they wait for a quick chat and a written test.
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March
We are keen for supporters to understand howweoperate in a trulytransparentand
accoLsntable fashiow)articularly in contrast with the recently publicised debacle of the
African charity Senteb81e.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. hosted from PIMCO offices in
central London. Tonwillemsen and Maarten Steemersfrom MK Netherlands and NiEelAndrews
from MK USA attend byzoom. as do some UKtrustees and volunteers.This enables the main
fundraisersto remain connected and informed.
Shezan Manji in Tanzania initi811y prepares the budget for Malaika Kids Tanzania, which is then
reviewed with Maarten Steerners before formal approval. While Malaika Kids Tanzania operates
independently. its primary funding comes from Europe, transferred monthly according to the
approved budgetand with adjustments made as needed throughoutthe year.
Lookingforward, thefounder of Malaika Kids. Najma Manji. hasthe excellent support ofyounger
managers in James Kalinga. who works in Mkuranga at the Children's Village and Shezan Manji.
based in Dar es Salaam. Operationally. Malaika Kids Tanzania is structured to ensure the long-
term financial viability and the continued provision of nurturing care for its beneficiaries.
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April
Once children are fouryears old. they movefrom babyclassto ourpre-primary class, run by
Madam Turnaini with supportfrom Emanuel, the Child Support Manager. Atthe moment, this
class gets additional help from one of the older girls who, having attained 6 0 levels. is waiting
for hef college to open where she will train as a social worker. There are eight in this class, and
most of the time, Tumaini ensures that English is spoken. This is vital as the primary school they
will attend is EnElish-speakinE-With 8 little Chinese thrown inl
Arithmetic seems more challenging for the children. even though they are adept at using their
fingers and toes to count! Despite our best efforts in early education, a shortage of maths
teachers in the country means m8ths proticiency tends to decline as children progress through
primary and secondary school.
"Generally, the kids ale progressing well. Many can now identify letters and some have even
started reading and writing. Although there are a few slow learners who need a lot of attention
and follow-up. Emanueland I have developed a special programme to assist them. And we are
confident that, with time. they will catch up." said Madam Tumaini.
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May
Ramadhan is based atthe Reception Home in Dares Salaam. where he liaises closelywith the
management team at the Children's Willage in Mkuranga. This coordination is essential, as
children typically leave the Village after completing their O levels. making it crucial for them to
select courses that align with their abilities. With a BA in Sociology and a qualification in social
work, Ramadhan brings valuable experience from his previous roles at a charitable hospital and
a children's home. He joined Malaika Kids in 2021. continuing his dedication to child welfare.
"Starting at 8=30 am. I meet with all the staff to get an update on any incidents that occurred
overnight: to discuss any new arrivals or departures of kids: to discuss and hopefully resolve any
concerns the staff may have.
Every day l assess the children in our care. their academic performance. bLtt also their
emotional well-being. Sometimes this involves talking to their teachers directly, and often I
need to encourage the children to focus more on their studies and particularly support them
when they have to resit exams. One-on-one sessions are key here.
Acquiringthe right papeThvoik is both time-consuminE and essential. Without it. no child can
find a permanent job. Many children do not have a national identity card or birth certificate. and
I help to procure these.
One of my most importanttasks isto support the recentlyEraduated children. I help them to
compose their CVS. coach thern on interviewtechniques. and 8gree with them which jobs
would be most suitable forthem.
Usually. I can leave the Reception Home around 6 pm, but frequently it is later as sometimes
children returning from college have urgent issues they need to discuss. Luckily. I live nearby so
that I can spend some time with my partnerand newborn son.
What l enjoy the most is seeing the children progressing well in terms of education and also
economically so that they can live independently. I love to see how they grow emotionally and
socially, especially when they trust again. smile more and see a future filled with hope. It's
incredibly rewaidingto know I play a part in that transformation."
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June
The met81 stoves that once served more than 90 people ata time duringthe school holidays
have now been rebuilt in sturdy brick, with tiled surfaces that make thorough cleaning much
easier. The mamas are delighted with the upgrade and have even invited friends from Mkuranga
town to come and admire thetr8nsformation.
Malaika Road is a 1.3-mile side road leading olf the main Dar es Salaam-mozambique route.
The Children's Village is approximately halfway along it. Over time. heavy rains and occasion81
trucks have degraded the surface significantly. We paid for new tarmac to be laid in the worst
aieas and foi the verges to be cleared of vegetation. This has been a significant upgrade-not
too perfect aswe do notwantto encouragejoyridersl Thefew households alongthe road are
just as pleased with the upgrade.
Reducethe cost of your legacy
If you decide to leave some money to Malaika Kids in your will. you should consider using the
taxman to help. Not only will your taxable estate be reduced by the amount donated. but if you
leave 10% or more. your inheritance tax rate may be reduced from 40% to 36%.
Assume a net estate is valued at £1 m after any relevant thresholds. If you leave nothing to
charity, the inheritance tax will be £400,000, leaving £600.000 for the rest of the estate.
Ityou leave £100.0001I0% of your estate) to Malaika Kids, the inheritance tax rate on the
emaining £900,000 drops to 36% and the tax paid reduces from £400,000 to £324,000. The
revised tax plus the£100.000 gifttogether add to £424.000 and the amount left tothe family
becomes £576.000-only £24.000 less than if no money had been given to charity.
In otherwords. a gift ot£100,OOOto Malaika Kids would costyourestate only£24.000.
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July
Dr Simon Cooper. a retired doctor and dedicated UK Trustee. has just completed his tenth visit
to Malaika Kids in Tanzania. During his recent trip. he saw 140 children: 77 at the Children's
Village. 48 in the Re18tives Support Progr8mme and 15 atthe Reception Home in Dar esS8188m.
"The children in the Village are mostly happy and healthy. with steady gains in height and
weight. A few require minor tre8tments. including dental extractions."
He noted a sm811 number of children living with chronic conditions. These include two with brain
damage from birth and onewtth congenital health issues-au ofwhom are well cared for and
fully integrated into Vi118ge life.
There are currently three children who are HIV positive. Though they do not have AIDS. they are
being carefully monitored and thrive on regular antiretroviral treatment.
Encouragingly. despite the withdrawal of USAID support from the country, supplies of these
essential medications remain stable. thanks to ongoing government provision. As Simon
remarked.-It's likely we have the Gates Foundation to thank for that."
Atthe Reception Home. the children 8ndyoungadults are generally in good he81th. However.
one young girl continues to face significant challenges with severely impaired sight and hearing.
Despite consultations with multiple specialists, there are no straighttomard solutions. Plans
8re now in place for her to live with her older sister-a former Malaika Kid and now a social
worker-who will offer her care and stability in a family setting.
Simon is delighted to report.°The team in Tanzania are very good at responding to health
problems for those in their cafe. The systems in place seem robust.. He credits the leadership ot
James. the vil￿ge Manager, whose strong relationship with the local hospital ensures swift
rnedical support. In addition. one of our devoted mamas is a trained nurse. and she has
provided first aid training to all the staff, strengthening care across all our programmes.
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August
On a cold and blustery Sunday morning Last month. eight intrepid trustees gathered at Tower
Bridge to begin an 8.5-mile walk across eleven Thames bridges, concluding at Chelsea Bridge.
The walk was part of a fundraising initiative. and it drew an unexpected but deeply welcome
show of support.
Joining the group was His Excellency Mbelwa Kairuki. Tanzania's High Commissioner to the UK.
who had volunteered to accompanythe trustees as soon as he heard aboutthe event. To our
Éieat pleasure and slight surprise, he was joined by Ambassador Thobias Makoba, Director of
Global Strategies and Geopolitics in the administrative capital, Dodoma. Until last year. he was
the chief spokesperson for the President of Tanzania.
PAIL
While trustees braved London's wind and drizzle. the children were enjoying a much sunnier
adventure. Aftei the mid-year school break. all 81 children from the Children's Village returned
to school. but not before a special day out at the Indian Ocean.
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September
The Malaika Kids Reception Home in Daressalaam is a cornerstone ofour care network.
offering safety. opportunityand supportto children and young adults through three
interconnected services. Firstly. the Reception Home provides a safe refuge for children in
distress brought to us by social welfare.
Currently. there are four young children in this category. We hope that three will be reunited wtth
a parent oranotherfamily member in the comingweeks. Despite our effortsto trace a family
member. we can't guarantee this. If no family option can be found, we usually transfer the child
to the Children's Village. where they stay until they reach adulthood.
Secondly. it accommodates young adults undertaking apprenticeships or college courses. All
these children spent their early years at the Children's Village in Mkuranga but need to move to
Dar es Salaam to attend suitable training courses.
Thirdly, the Reception Home seNes as the central collection point for the twice-monthly food
packages we distribute to the 120 children enrolled in the ReLatives Support Programme.
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October
From pre-primary our children iransition to Ujenzi Primary, an English-speaking, fee-paying
school located just overtwo miles away. We made the move to Ujenzi a year ago, and the results
have been inspiring. Under the dedicated leadership of Mr Ngasoma. the Head Teacher, the
school has become a nurturingand ac8demicallystrongenvironmentforour children.
Students in Years 4 and 7, who are preparing for national exams. receive additional turtion and
follow an extended schedulefrom 6..30 am to 5..00 pm. Aftertheir long day, ourvan brings them
back to the Village just in time for the daily sports hour-a welcome and energising bleak from
their academic routine.
Unfortunately, not all children can attend Ujenzi. Sometimes we take in older children who have
never been to school: they arrive at the Children's Village both illiterate and innumerate. These
children attend Mkuranga Primary, a state-run school which despite large class sizes has a
strong special education programme. Here. they receive tailored support to catch up before
joining mainstream classes. Currently. 10 of our children are enrolled at Mkuranga Primary.
making steady progress toward literacy and numeracy.
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November
As a regular newsletter reader. you may rememberthat we support 230 children in Tanzania: 80
in the Children's Village in Mkuranga. 20 in the Daressalaam Reception Home and 130through
the Relatives Support Programme. Thetotalcosts. includingfood. staff, education and
everything else, amount to £280.000 per annum. On average. wevery efficiently spendjust
under £1.300 per child. Current funding comes from the activities of M81aika Kids in the UK. the
Netherlands and the USA: additional funds are also raised in Tanzania.
¥t3ll
As I write this, I had hoped that Francesca and I would be packing our bags, pieparing for our
self-funded trip to fly out to Tanzania on 26 November. Unfortunately. the piesidential elections
on 29 October resulted in considerable unrest within the country, and we have very reluctantly
and sadly decided to postpone our visit until March next year.
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December
9 December marksTanzania's Independence D8y. Nomially, the streets of Dar es Sa188m would
be alive with parades and celebrations. This year. however, following post-election violence, the
government ordered everyoneto remain at home. Public transport stopped. and Dares Salaam
was a deserted ghosttown.
Yet in the Children's Village. our traditions continued unchanged. Independence Day rem8ins a
highlight for the children-a joyful blend of outdoor sports. indoor games, including jumping for
biscuits, and a special lunch.
The sandy playground is rolled flat and running Lanes are marked out with soluble paint. The
competitions are organised by age and gender. From sack races to egg-and-spoon challenges,
tug of war to sprints. the air echoed with laughter. cheering, and the spirit of friendly rivalry. Even
some ofthe mamasjoined inl
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Children cared tor by Malaika Kids Tanzania
Reception
Home
Relatives Support Children's
Programme
Village
120
81
Total
Start ot 2025
19
220
Incoming- External
Moved from Children's VIlLage
Moved to Children's Village
Moved to families
20
33
59
-12
-20
Leavers
-27
-35
Total: end of 2025
19
126
79
224
Capacity at the Reception Home is not a worry at present, but it wiu become one over the next
few years. Children arrive there from social welfare. Some stay for a short time while social
welfare tries to secure a home for the child. Older children from the Children's Village move and
live here when they 8re studyingfor vocational training programmes.
The number of children coming through our system is increasing. we could exceed the capacity
of 24 in two years. Overall. we anticipate Tnore older children movingto the Reception Home
than arriving. To mitigate this. we are investigating alternatives.
The Children's Village ig less of a worry. It is configured to have eight houses of ten children and
one mama, and if necessary. we could staff up to add an additionalhouse.
The Relatives Support Programme continues to grow. it is limited mainly by funding and staffing.
We support vulnerable children with food, medical insurance, and education as long as a
reliable carer is in place until the child reaches the age of seventeen.
Our Patron
Our patron is H.E. Mbelwa Brighton K8iruki. High Commissioner ofTanzania in the UK.
Lhm
GEL
In August, he and some of his staff joined us foi the London Bridges walk fundiaiser. He said.. "I
am very impressed with the work that Malaika Kids does.- I would have no hesitation in
recommending friends of Tanzania to support Malaika Kids if they can..
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Trustees and MK Workings
Trustee
Last Elected
Chair Alan Edwards
2025
Treasurer Emile Farhi
2025
Secretary Phil Cooke
Honorary President Nigel Fawkes
Francesca Edwaids
2025
2023
2023
Helen Marriage
Sophie Florentin-siu
Martin Stoll
2023
2023
2024
John Whitworth
2025
Dr Simon Cooper
2024
My thanks go to all the trustees and volunteers for their outstanding work during 2025. In
particular. we are tremendously grateful for the work that Kevin Cusack puts into the monthly
newsletters and the Annual Report and Accourits. Without him. you would not be ieadingthis!
My thanks also go to former trustee Dr Alan Lamont. and long-time volunteer and supporter Rob
Heap. who both elected to stand down in 2025.
We are now actively seeking a younger cohort of trustees who will continue with this good work
into ihe indefinite future...
A5 a geographicauy diverse organisation. stay in touch in various ways. In the UK, monthly
trustee meetings are held on the second Wednesdayoteach month. hosted from the PIMCO
offices in central London. Attendees from MK NLand MK USA attend byzoom. as do some UK
trustees and volunteers. This enables usto remain connected and informed. My thanks go to Ed
C8de. who is our sponsor at PIMCO.
Weekly Zoom discussions 8re held between Europe and the management team in T8nzani8: key
points are then shared in the monthly trustee meetings. Keytrustees regularly visit Tanzania to
Teview the operation and. importantly. talk to the children.
In T8flZ8ni8. Shezan Manji init1811y prepares the budget for Malaika Kids TZ. which is then
reviewed with Maarten Steemers Iffom MK NLI before formal approval. While Malaika Kids
Tanzania operates independently. its primary funding comes from Europe. which is transferred
monthly. accordingtothe approved budgetand with adjustments made 8$ needed throughout
the year.
This system works verywell and creates a genuinely collaborative way of managing the
internation81 organisation.
Looking fornard, I can see that the origin81 founder of M81aika Kids. Najma M8nji. has the
excellentsupport ofyounger managers in J8mes Kalinga. whoworks in Mkuianga atthe
Children's Village and Shezan Manji. who is based atthe Reception Home in Dares Salaam.
Operationally. Malaika Kids Tanzania is structured to ensure the long-term financial viability and
the continued provision of nurturing care for its beneficiaries.
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Income and Expenditure
Year ended 31 December 2025
Notes
2023
2024
2025
Income
Donations
126,470
142.724
98.767
GiftAid
7.692
11.339
8.623
Event Income
8.081
16.771
17.534
Bank interegt
11.581
20.408
24.371
Total Income
153,824
191,242
149,295
Expenditure
Funds transferred to Tanzania
156.900
127.510
130.162
Event costs
5.420
711
Fundr8ising costs
2.733
3.529
1.002
Website hosting
450
240
330
Annual Report printing
400
400
400
Bank charges
314
305
287
Total Expenditllfe
164.141
137,404
132,892
Nel Income (Delicitl fortheyear
110.317)
53.838
16,403
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Balance Sheet
Year ended 31 December 2025
Notes
2023
2024
2025
Current Assets
Cash at bank
640.055
693,893
710,296
Total curient assets
640,055
693,893
710.296
Current liabilities
Net assets
640.055
693.893
710.296
Funds
Balance at start ofyear
650.372
640.055
693,893
Surplus (Deficitl in year
Funds at end ofyear
Ofwhich:
Restricted Funds
110,3171
640.055
53,838
693.893
16,403
710.296
10.000
Four-year Resilience Fund
660,000
Free Reserves
40,296
Notes to theAccounts
Note 1:
Accounting basis
These accounts have been Prepared on a cash basis.
Note 2:
Restiicted Funds
Reslricted funds are subjecl to donoi-imposed restrictions as to their Ljse. As of 31 December
2025. Malaika Kids UK held restricted funds for use in education of £10.000. During 2025.
restricted funds of £10.000 were spent on education and 8 simFlar £10,000 donation was made
byyearend.
Note 3:
Four-year Resi(ience Fund
The Malaika Kidstoundations do not have committed ongoingsources offunds. 8ecause
children can be dependent upon us for 18 years or more, the trustees of Mèlaik8 Kids
nternationally have decided to hold a minimum resilience reserve equivalent to approximately
4 years of the next year's appioved budget of Malaika Orphanage Foundation. The Malaika Kids
UK share of this fund is set at 55% of the total155% ot £1.2 million = £660.0001. in line with
historical donation patterns. The bal8nce145%1 is held in the reserves of MK Nether18nds, MK
Tanzania. and MK USA. The required level will be reviewed each year.
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Malaika Kids Chair's Report
This year, the most significant change in Tanzania has been moving our children from a nearby
but underperforminE primaryschool {Lifewaylightl to a much better-run one a few miles away
Iujenzil. We've already seen marked improvements. especially in their maths results. and we're
optimistic that this investment will continue to benefit them.
There continues to be a lot of stability at the Children's Village in Mkurang8. However. the
Reception Home in Dares Salaam ig nowalmost bursting atthe seams with older children who
have graduated from school and transferred from the Children's Village and are attending
vocational courses in the capital.
The unique Retatives Support Programme. which supports vulnerable children in the
community. has grown and grown to reach 126 children today. Numeric811y, this is now bigger
than our in-house programmes and is a highly cost-effective use of our funds.
One highlight oftheyearwasthe fundraising London 8ridges walk bythe UK trustees. Wewere
honoured to be accompanied by our patron, His Excellency Mbelwa Kairuki. High
Commissionero*Tanzania in the UK, and some of his staff.
Our commitment is to the children we supportand to the futures they deserve. With no
guaranteed funding from trusts or government sources, we iely on the Eenerosity of our
supporters. Many children may depend on us for 18years ormore. so long-term stability is
essential.
To protect this care. the internationaltrustees have set a resilience reserve equal to roughly tour
years ofthe nextyear's approved budget for Malaika KidsTanzania. Malaika Kids UK holds 55%
of the £1.2 million reserve1£660,0001. reflecting the sustained generosity of our UK supporters.
MK Netherlands. MKTanzania. and MK USA hold the remaining45%. The reserve will be
reviewed annually to ensure we continue to safeguard the children entrusted to us and honour
every supporter's commitment.
l am grateful to ali our sUPPOrters who enthusiastically enable us to provide for the children.
Alan Edwards
Malaika Kids UK Chair
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January
Allthe children had a happy lead-up to Christmas. The daytrip tothe Indian Ocean has become
an annual event. The mamaswere up before dawn. preparing a picnicfor81 very excited
children and l O adults.
Two coaches made the 90-minute drive tothe seaside, wherethe water is clear and like a warm
bath to swim in. Forthosewho could swim, piggy in the rniddlew8s very popul81. while on the
beach. sandcastles were built and football was played.
And on Boxing Day. the 5-star Serena Hotel in Dar es Salaam invited one hundred lyes, you read
that rightll ol our children to lunch and celebrations. including dancing. Father Christmas. and
hand and face painting. All of the Reception Home children attended, along with 20 from the
Children's Village and many from the Relatives Support Programme-all had a great timel
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February
Malaika Kids strives to keep children with a tamily member whenever possible- this may be a
single parent or, often, a grandmother. At the same time, it is importantthateverychild we
support is healthy. well-fed and attending school. The Relatives Support Programme aims to
achieve all these objectives. providing a twice-monthly food package. medical insurance, and
help with educational costs.
Todaywe are supporting 114 children. with more dueto enterthe programme duringthe year.
The children are mostly of primaryschool age, between 6and 12years old. where educational
support is particularly crucial.
Government schools are crowded. with a typical cLass sizes well over 100. and teaching is
necessarily a matter of crowd control as well as imparting knowledge and skills. Nevertheless,
the children do learn to read and write and do basic arithmetic. as we have seen on our annual
visits to Tanzania. Sometimes counting is done on both fingers and toes-an impressive skilll
The children play with balloons while they wait for a quick chat and a written test.
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March
We are keen for supporters to understand howweoperate in a trulytransparentand
accoLsntable fashiow)articularly in contrast with the recently publicised debacle of the
African charity Senteb81e.
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. hosted from PIMCO offices in
central London. Tonwillemsen and Maarten Steemersfrom MK Netherlands and NiEelAndrews
from MK USA attend byzoom. as do some UKtrustees and volunteers.This enables the main
fundraisersto remain connected and informed.
Shezan Manji in Tanzania initi811y prepares the budget for Malaika Kids Tanzania, which is then
reviewed with Maarten Steerners before formal approval. While Malaika Kids Tanzania operates
independently. its primary funding comes from Europe, transferred monthly according to the
approved budgetand with adjustments made as needed throughoutthe year.
Lookingforward, thefounder of Malaika Kids. Najma Manji. hasthe excellent support ofyounger
managers in James Kalinga. who works in Mkuranga at the Children's Village and Shezan Manji.
based in Dar es Salaam. Operationally. Malaika Kids Tanzania is structured to ensure the long-
term financial viability and the continued provision of nurturing care for its beneficiaries.
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April
Once children are fouryears old. they movefrom babyclassto ourpre-primary class, run by
Madam Turnaini with supportfrom Emanuel, the Child Support Manager. Atthe moment, this
class gets additional help from one of the older girls who, having attained 6 0 levels. is waiting
for hef college to open where she will train as a social worker. There are eight in this class, and
most of the time, Tumaini ensures that English is spoken. This is vital as the primary school they
will attend is EnElish-speakinE-With 8 little Chinese thrown inl
Arithmetic seems more challenging for the children. even though they are adept at using their
fingers and toes to count! Despite our best efforts in early education, a shortage of maths
teachers in the country means m8ths proticiency tends to decline as children progress through
primary and secondary school.
"Generally, the kids ale progressing well. Many can now identify letters and some have even
started reading and writing. Although there are a few slow learners who need a lot of attention
and follow-up. Emanueland I have developed a special programme to assist them. And we are
confident that, with time. they will catch up." said Madam Tumaini.
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May
Ramadhan is based atthe Reception Home in Dares Salaam. where he liaises closelywith the
management team at the Children's Willage in Mkuranga. This coordination is essential, as
children typically leave the Village after completing their O levels. making it crucial for them to
select courses that align with their abilities. With a BA in Sociology and a qualification in social
work, Ramadhan brings valuable experience from his previous roles at a charitable hospital and
a children's home. He joined Malaika Kids in 2021. continuing his dedication to child welfare.
"Starting at 8=30 am. I meet with all the staff to get an update on any incidents that occurred
overnight: to discuss any new arrivals or departures of kids: to discuss and hopefully resolve any
concerns the staff may have.
Every day l assess the children in our care. their academic performance. bLtt also their
emotional well-being. Sometimes this involves talking to their teachers directly, and often I
need to encourage the children to focus more on their studies and particularly support them
when they have to resit exams. One-on-one sessions are key here.
Acquiringthe right papeThvoik is both time-consuminE and essential. Without it. no child can
find a permanent job. Many children do not have a national identity card or birth certificate. and
I help to procure these.
One of my most importanttasks isto support the recentlyEraduated children. I help them to
compose their CVS. coach thern on interviewtechniques. and 8gree with them which jobs
would be most suitable forthem.
Usually. I can leave the Reception Home around 6 pm, but frequently it is later as sometimes
children returning from college have urgent issues they need to discuss. Luckily. I live nearby so
that I can spend some time with my partnerand newborn son.
What l enjoy the most is seeing the children progressing well in terms of education and also
economically so that they can live independently. I love to see how they grow emotionally and
socially, especially when they trust again. smile more and see a future filled with hope. It's
incredibly rewaidingto know I play a part in that transformation."
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June
The met81 stoves that once served more than 90 people ata time duringthe school holidays
have now been rebuilt in sturdy brick, with tiled surfaces that make thorough cleaning much
easier. The mamas are delighted with the upgrade and have even invited friends from Mkuranga
town to come and admire thetr8nsformation.
Malaika Road is a 1.3-mile side road leading olf the main Dar es Salaam-mozambique route.
The Children's Village is approximately halfway along it. Over time. heavy rains and occasion81
trucks have degraded the surface significantly. We paid for new tarmac to be laid in the worst
aieas and foi the verges to be cleared of vegetation. This has been a significant upgrade-not
too perfect aswe do notwantto encouragejoyridersl Thefew households alongthe road are
just as pleased with the upgrade.
Reducethe cost of your legacy
If you decide to leave some money to Malaika Kids in your will. you should consider using the
taxman to help. Not only will your taxable estate be reduced by the amount donated. but if you
leave 10% or more. your inheritance tax rate may be reduced from 40% to 36%.
Assume a net estate is valued at £1 m after any relevant thresholds. If you leave nothing to
charity, the inheritance tax will be £400,000, leaving £600.000 for the rest of the estate.
Ityou leave £100.0001I0% of your estate) to Malaika Kids, the inheritance tax rate on the
emaining £900,000 drops to 36% and the tax paid reduces from £400,000 to £324,000. The
revised tax plus the£100.000 gifttogether add to £424.000 and the amount left tothe family
becomes £576.000-only £24.000 less than if no money had been given to charity.
In otherwords. a gift ot£100,OOOto Malaika Kids would costyourestate only£24.000.
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July
Dr Simon Cooper. a retired doctor and dedicated UK Trustee. has just completed his tenth visit
to Malaika Kids in Tanzania. During his recent trip. he saw 140 children: 77 at the Children's
Village. 48 in the Re18tives Support Progr8mme and 15 atthe Reception Home in Dar esS8188m.
"The children in the Village are mostly happy and healthy. with steady gains in height and
weight. A few require minor tre8tments. including dental extractions."
He noted a sm811 number of children living with chronic conditions. These include two with brain
damage from birth and onewtth congenital health issues-au ofwhom are well cared for and
fully integrated into Vi118ge life.
There are currently three children who are HIV positive. Though they do not have AIDS. they are
being carefully monitored and thrive on regular antiretroviral treatment.
Encouragingly. despite the withdrawal of USAID support from the country, supplies of these
essential medications remain stable. thanks to ongoing government provision. As Simon
remarked.-It's likely we have the Gates Foundation to thank for that."
Atthe Reception Home. the children 8ndyoungadults are generally in good he81th. However.
one young girl continues to face significant challenges with severely impaired sight and hearing.
Despite consultations with multiple specialists, there are no straighttomard solutions. Plans
8re now in place for her to live with her older sister-a former Malaika Kid and now a social
worker-who will offer her care and stability in a family setting.
Simon is delighted to report.°The team in Tanzania are very good at responding to health
problems for those in their cafe. The systems in place seem robust.. He credits the leadership ot
James. the vil￿ge Manager, whose strong relationship with the local hospital ensures swift
rnedical support. In addition. one of our devoted mamas is a trained nurse. and she has
provided first aid training to all the staff, strengthening care across all our programmes.
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August
On a cold and blustery Sunday morning Last month. eight intrepid trustees gathered at Tower
Bridge to begin an 8.5-mile walk across eleven Thames bridges, concluding at Chelsea Bridge.
The walk was part of a fundraising initiative. and it drew an unexpected but deeply welcome
show of support.
Joining the group was His Excellency Mbelwa Kairuki. Tanzania's High Commissioner to the UK.
who had volunteered to accompanythe trustees as soon as he heard aboutthe event. To our
Éieat pleasure and slight surprise, he was joined by Ambassador Thobias Makoba, Director of
Global Strategies and Geopolitics in the administrative capital, Dodoma. Until last year. he was
the chief spokesperson for the President of Tanzania.
PAIL
While trustees braved London's wind and drizzle. the children were enjoying a much sunnier
adventure. Aftei the mid-year school break. all 81 children from the Children's Village returned
to school. but not before a special day out at the Indian Ocean.
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September
The Malaika Kids Reception Home in Daressalaam is a cornerstone ofour care network.
offering safety. opportunityand supportto children and young adults through three
interconnected services. Firstly. the Reception Home provides a safe refuge for children in
distress brought to us by social welfare.
Currently. there are four young children in this category. We hope that three will be reunited wtth
a parent oranotherfamily member in the comingweeks. Despite our effortsto trace a family
member. we can't guarantee this. If no family option can be found, we usually transfer the child
to the Children's Village. where they stay until they reach adulthood.
Secondly. it accommodates young adults undertaking apprenticeships or college courses. All
these children spent their early years at the Children's Village in Mkuranga but need to move to
Dar es Salaam to attend suitable training courses.
Thirdly, the Reception Home seNes as the central collection point for the twice-monthly food
packages we distribute to the 120 children enrolled in the ReLatives Support Programme.
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October
From pre-primary our children iransition to Ujenzi Primary, an English-speaking, fee-paying
school located just overtwo miles away. We made the move to Ujenzi a year ago, and the results
have been inspiring. Under the dedicated leadership of Mr Ngasoma. the Head Teacher, the
school has become a nurturingand ac8demicallystrongenvironmentforour children.
Students in Years 4 and 7, who are preparing for national exams. receive additional turtion and
follow an extended schedulefrom 6..30 am to 5..00 pm. Aftertheir long day, ourvan brings them
back to the Village just in time for the daily sports hour-a welcome and energising bleak from
their academic routine.
Unfortunately, not all children can attend Ujenzi. Sometimes we take in older children who have
never been to school: they arrive at the Children's Village both illiterate and innumerate. These
children attend Mkuranga Primary, a state-run school which despite large class sizes has a
strong special education programme. Here. they receive tailored support to catch up before
joining mainstream classes. Currently. 10 of our children are enrolled at Mkuranga Primary.
making steady progress toward literacy and numeracy.
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November
As a regular newsletter reader. you may rememberthat we support 230 children in Tanzania: 80
in the Children's Village in Mkuranga. 20 in the Daressalaam Reception Home and 130through
the Relatives Support Programme. Thetotalcosts. includingfood. staff, education and
everything else, amount to £280.000 per annum. On average. wevery efficiently spendjust
under £1.300 per child. Current funding comes from the activities of M81aika Kids in the UK. the
Netherlands and the USA: additional funds are also raised in Tanzania.
¥t3ll
As I write this, I had hoped that Francesca and I would be packing our bags, pieparing for our
self-funded trip to fly out to Tanzania on 26 November. Unfortunately. the piesidential elections
on 29 October resulted in considerable unrest within the country, and we have very reluctantly
and sadly decided to postpone our visit until March next year.
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December
9 December marksTanzania's Independence D8y. Nomially, the streets of Dar es Sa188m would
be alive with parades and celebrations. This year. however, following post-election violence, the
government ordered everyoneto remain at home. Public transport stopped. and Dares Salaam
was a deserted ghosttown.
Yet in the Children's Village. our traditions continued unchanged. Independence Day rem8ins a
highlight for the children-a joyful blend of outdoor sports. indoor games, including jumping for
biscuits, and a special lunch.
The sandy playground is rolled flat and running Lanes are marked out with soluble paint. The
competitions are organised by age and gender. From sack races to egg-and-spoon challenges,
tug of war to sprints. the air echoed with laughter. cheering, and the spirit of friendly rivalry. Even
some ofthe mamasjoined inl
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Children cared tor by Malaika Kids Tanzania
Reception
Home
Relatives Support Children's
Programme
Village
120
81
Total
Start ot 2025
19
220
Incoming- External
Moved from Children's VIlLage
Moved to Children's Village
Moved to families
20
33
59
-12
-20
Leavers
-27
-35
Total: end of 2025
19
126
79
224
Capacity at the Reception Home is not a worry at present, but it wiu become one over the next
few years. Children arrive there from social welfare. Some stay for a short time while social
welfare tries to secure a home for the child. Older children from the Children's Village move and
live here when they 8re studyingfor vocational training programmes.
The number of children coming through our system is increasing. we could exceed the capacity
of 24 in two years. Overall. we anticipate Tnore older children movingto the Reception Home
than arriving. To mitigate this. we are investigating alternatives.
The Children's Village ig less of a worry. It is configured to have eight houses of ten children and
one mama, and if necessary. we could staff up to add an additionalhouse.
The Relatives Support Programme continues to grow. it is limited mainly by funding and staffing.
We support vulnerable children with food, medical insurance, and education as long as a
reliable carer is in place until the child reaches the age of seventeen.
Our Patron
Our patron is H.E. Mbelwa Brighton K8iruki. High Commissioner ofTanzania in the UK.
Lhm
GEL
In August, he and some of his staff joined us foi the London Bridges walk fundiaiser. He said.. "I
am very impressed with the work that Malaika Kids does.- I would have no hesitation in
recommending friends of Tanzania to support Malaika Kids if they can..
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Trustees and MK Workings
Trustee
Last Elected
Chair Alan Edwards
2025
Treasurer Emile Farhi
2025
Secretary Phil Cooke
Honorary President Nigel Fawkes
Francesca Edwaids
2025
2023
2023
Helen Marriage
Sophie Florentin-siu
Martin Stoll
2023
2023
2024
John Whitworth
2025
Dr Simon Cooper
2024
My thanks go to all the trustees and volunteers for their outstanding work during 2025. In
particular. we are tremendously grateful for the work that Kevin Cusack puts into the monthly
newsletters and the Annual Report and Accourits. Without him. you would not be ieadingthis!
My thanks also go to former trustee Dr Alan Lamont. and long-time volunteer and supporter Rob
Heap. who both elected to stand down in 2025.
We are now actively seeking a younger cohort of trustees who will continue with this good work
into ihe indefinite future...
A5 a geographicauy diverse organisation. stay in touch in various ways. In the UK, monthly
trustee meetings are held on the second Wednesdayoteach month. hosted from the PIMCO
offices in central London. Attendees from MK NLand MK USA attend byzoom. as do some UK
trustees and volunteers. This enables usto remain connected and informed. My thanks go to Ed
C8de. who is our sponsor at PIMCO.
Weekly Zoom discussions 8re held between Europe and the management team in T8nzani8: key
points are then shared in the monthly trustee meetings. Keytrustees regularly visit Tanzania to
Teview the operation and. importantly. talk to the children.
In T8flZ8ni8. Shezan Manji init1811y prepares the budget for Malaika Kids TZ. which is then
reviewed with Maarten Steemers Iffom MK NLI before formal approval. While Malaika Kids
Tanzania operates independently. its primary funding comes from Europe. which is transferred
monthly. accordingtothe approved budgetand with adjustments made 8$ needed throughout
the year.
This system works verywell and creates a genuinely collaborative way of managing the
internation81 organisation.
Looking fornard, I can see that the origin81 founder of M81aika Kids. Najma M8nji. has the
excellentsupport ofyounger managers in J8mes Kalinga. whoworks in Mkuianga atthe
Children's Village and Shezan Manji. who is based atthe Reception Home in Dares Salaam.
Operationally. Malaika Kids Tanzania is structured to ensure the long-term financial viability and
the continued provision of nurturing care for its beneficiaries.
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Income and Expenditure
Year ended 31 December 2025
Notes
2023
2024
2025
Income
Donations
126,470
142.724
98.767
GiftAid
7.692
11.339
8.623
Event Income
8.081
16.771
17.534
Bank interegt
11.581
20.408
24.371
Total Income
153,824
191,242
149,295
Expenditure
Funds transferred to Tanzania
156.900
127.510
130.162
Event costs
5.420
711
Fundr8ising costs
2.733
3.529
1.002
Website hosting
450
240
330
Annual Report printing
400
400
400
Bank charges
314
305
287
Total Expenditllfe
164.141
137,404
132,892
Nel Income (Delicitl fortheyear
110.317)
53.838
16,403
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Balance Sheet
Year ended 31 December 2025
Notes
2023
2024
2025
Current Assets
Cash at bank
640.055
693,893
710,296
Total curient assets
640,055
693,893
710.296
Current liabilities
Net assets
640.055
693.893
710.296
Funds
Balance at start ofyear
650.372
640.055
693,893
Surplus (Deficitl in year
Funds at end ofyear
Ofwhich:
Restricted Funds
110,3171
640.055
53,838
693.893
16,403
710.296
10.000
Four-year Resilience Fund
660,000
Free Reserves
40,296
Notes to theAccounts
Note 1:
Accounting basis
These accounts have been Prepared on a cash basis.
Note 2:
Restiicted Funds
Reslricted funds are subjecl to donoi-imposed restrictions as to their Ljse. As of 31 December
2025. Malaika Kids UK held restricted funds for use in education of £10.000. During 2025.
restricted funds of £10.000 were spent on education and 8 simFlar £10,000 donation was made
byyearend.
Note 3:
Four-year Resi(ience Fund
The Malaika Kidstoundations do not have committed ongoingsources offunds. 8ecause
children can be dependent upon us for 18 years or more, the trustees of Mèlaik8 Kids
nternationally have decided to hold a minimum resilience reserve equivalent to approximately
4 years of the next year's appioved budget of Malaika Orphanage Foundation. The Malaika Kids
UK share of this fund is set at 55% of the total155% ot £1.2 million = £660.0001. in line with
historical donation patterns. The bal8nce145%1 is held in the reserves of MK Nether18nds, MK
Tanzania. and MK USA. The required level will be reviewed each year.
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