Welcome to Ilula Orphan Program

Dear Friends & Supporters, Welcome to the website of Ilula Orphan Program! We are humbled to have you along for this uplifting journey of compassion, hope, and change. At Ilula Orphan Program, we think that working together to improve the lives of vulnerable children and orphans can have a long-lasting impact. Our goal is to give these children the support, resources, and education they need to break the cycle of poverty and create a better future. As you explore our website, you’ll discover our key focus areas of intervention, the dedicated team behind our mission, and our incredible impact over the years. We invite you to become a part of our community through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word about our cause. Together, we can transform lives and create a world where every child has the chance to thrive and succeed. Thank you for visiting, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like to get involved. With heartfelt gratitude.

Edson Msigwa Managing Director, Ilula Orphan Program.

OUR HISTORY

In 1998, the idea for the Ilula Orphan Project was developed in correspondence and conversations between Norwegian-American founder Berit Skaare and her long-time Tanzanian Girl Guide friend, Joyce Msolla. Eventually, IOP was established in 1998 and was legally registered in 2003 by the Registrar of Societies in Tanzania’s Ministry of Home Affairs with the registration number SO. NO. 12054. On 15th August 2019, the organization was re-registered with the NGO Registrar under the registration number 00NGO/R2/000374.
IOP’s primary objective is to give opportunities for excellent education, counseling, and socio-economic development to underrepresented populations in order to remove discrimination and create sustainable communities.

Mission

To provide opportunities for quality education, health services, counseling, and socioeconomic empowerment with a special emphasis on marginalized communities to eliminate discrimination and create sustainable communities.

Vision

A healthy, educated, economically and socially developed Tanzanian community.

Values

Commitment, volunteerism, cooperation, integrity, transparency, honesty, accountability, and respect.

Our Goals

Our main focus is providing basic needs for children- water, food, clothes, home, and education. See how we do it:

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Socio-economic Empowerment

To build and manage profitable Income income-generating activities (IGAs) and achieve gender equality in the community, we seek to empower communities, specifically women, elders, and young people, in social, economic, and political spheres. This lowers the community's reliance on IOP and leads to the development of self-sufficient economies. We seek to empower communities, specifically women, elders, and young people, in social, economic, and political spheres.

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THE BEST LOCAL NGO IN TANZANIA FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN 2022

Ilula Orphan Program (IOP) has a significant impact on the lives of the most vulnerable children and marginalized communities in Tanzania. This led the government of Tanzania to recognize our organization in 2022 with a distinguished certificate of recognition for being Tanzania’s best local NGO for sustainability. Receiving the certificate of recognition as the best local NGO in Tanzania for sustainability in 2022 is a well-deserved honor for the Ilula Orphan Program. Our tireless efforts have not only transformed the lives of countless children and families but have also set a remarkable example for NGOs both within Tanzania and globally. Our success in being named the best local NGO in Tanzania for sustainability in 2022 is a reflection of hope and a strong example of what can be achieved when an organization is passionately dedicated to making a difference.

IOP'S EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

We believe in the power of education to improve lives and communities at the Ilula Orphan Program. That is why we are happy to own and operate a number of educational institutions in Tanzania that offer high-quality learning opportunities to students.

The Lord's Hill Secondary School

The Lord’s Hill Secondary School was officially opened in January 2012. Currently, it has ordinary-level students from form one to form four. As a boarding school, the school provides each student with a bed and meals during the school year. The facilities include the main laboratory, the multipurpose hall, one storey building, which consists of eight classrooms, and an administrative office. As part of their weekly schedule, students participate in clubs and debates where they discuss controversial subjects with fellow students and teachers. The subjects covered include history, Civics, Geography, English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Physics, biology, and Chemistry.

Sunflower Pre & Primary school

Sunflower Pre & Primary School is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and educational atmosphere that promotes the whole development and evolution of the student’s personality. We create pleasant learning environments, have high standards for all students, and challenge them to attain their full potential as contributing members of society with the right attitude, right action, and right thought. To attain this goal, students, parents, and school personnel collaborate to learn from one another in order to help kids achieve greatness in academics and extracurricular activities. To ensure that we are delivering the best results, we make ourselves available to parents through scheduled meetings and other forms of communication.

Ilula Peacemakers vocational Training Center

We understand the value of practical skills and vocational education at ILULA PEACEMAKERS Vocational Training Center. Our center is committed to providing students with the skills and knowledge they need to find meaningful employment or start their own businesses.

KIDS CORNER PRE-SCHOOL

Kids’ Corner Pre-school was founded in 2003 to give children a high-quality early childhood education, between the ages of two and five. The preschool has established a solid reputation for excellence and has become a dependable institution in the neighborhood. Since opening, Kids Corner Pre-school has steadily increased the number of children enrolled, whereby 623 pupils have completed their childhood education program. Currently, Kids Corner Pre-school has 6 teachers and 80 pupils. The number of available classroom spaces has been severely strained by this development, resulting in overcrowded classrooms.

Our Library

We believe a library is more than just a collection of books; it’s an abundant resource of knowledge, a source of inspiration, and a place for curious minds. Our library is intended to inspire a lifetime love of reading and learning. It is open to the community at a yearly subscription of 12,000 Tsh and 6,000 Tshs for adults and children respectively.

Your Donation Can Change Lives

Your generous donation to our general budget enables us to deliver high-quality education, health services, empowerment programs, and long-term community development. Your contribution, no matter how small, significantly impacts the lives of vulnerable Tanzanian children, women, and elders.