Arriving at Camp Joshua in 2023, Samia is a vibrant five-year-old girl from Shinyanga, a city in northern Tanzania. Born with albinism, she has a special bond with her older sister Neema, who also has albinism and has lived at Camp Joshua for several years now. Both girls lived with their parents in Shinyanga before…

Robert is an eight-year-old boy from Shinyanga who lives with his two brothers. Despite facing significant challenges in his young life, Robert remains resilient. He and his siblings have different fathers, which has contributed to a complex family dynamic. Their mother struggles with alcohol addiction and is HIV-positive, often leaving the children without proper care…

One of a dozen kids in her family, twelve-year-old, Prisca comes from Moshi, a town about an hour from Camp Joshua. Both her parents have been jobless for a while and their kids were not attending school. Recently, their home that they had all been living in was taken away and Prisca and three of…

Paulo is a four-year-old boy from Shinyanga, Tanzania, who faces significant challenges in his young life. He is the middle child among three brothers, all born to the same mother but with different fathers. Unfortunately, Paulo’s upbringing has been marked by hardship; his mother struggles with alcoholism and has been diagnosed as HIV positive. This…

Noel is an eight-year-old boy who came to Camp Joshua Christian School in 2023. His much older sister, Skolastica, has been at Camp Joshua for seveal years. Noel came from Shinyanga where he lived with his grandmother and extended family, which included a total of 19 family members. .At school, Noel shows a passion for…

Nduguile is an eight-year-old boy from Shinyanga, a rural village in northwestern Tanzania. He lives with his mother, who works as a farmer in a challenging agricultural environment. Their family has faced significant economic hardship, struggling to maintain a stable livelihood through farming. These difficult circumstances have directly impacted Nduguile’s opportunities, particularly in education. Due…

Musa is an 8-year-old boy living in the slums of Arusha with his family. He has been a student at Camp Joshua since 2019, bringing joy and enthusiasm to his daily life. With one brother and one sister, Musa comes from a close-knit family and enjoys expressing himself through various activities. He has a passion…

Maureen is a brave and resilient five-year-old girl from Arusha who joined Camp Joshua in 2024 . Despite her young age, she has already faced significant challenges in life. Maureen previously lived with her mother, who unfortunately fell ill and suffered burns on her hands while cooking. Tragically, Maureen’s mother lost her fingers due to…

Martin is a 12-year-old boy from Moshi, a vibrant town located in the Kilimanjaro region of northern Tanzania only an hour from Arusha. Growing up in this picturesque area near Mount Kilimanjaro, Martin comes from a family with two sisters. His sister, Elizabeth, is also at Camp Joshua. He finds joy in reading, often spending…

Sabina is a 9-year-old girl from Shinyanga who came to Camp Joshua Christian School in 2019. Growing up in a large family with two brothers and ten sisters, she is part of the vibrant community supported by LOHADA. At Camp Joshua, Sabina enjoys learning and participating in school activities, including playing football in the school…

Salma is an eleven-year-old girl who has eight siblings, several of which have grown up at Camp Joshua. She loves traditional dishes like ugali and rice and beans. An enthusiastic young student, Selma dreams of becoming a teacher in the future. Her passion for learning is evident in her love of reading, particularly the Bible,…

Samia is an eight-year-old girl who lives in Arusha with her family, which includes her parents, one brother, and one sister. She is a young girl with big dreams, aspiring to become a teacher when she grows up. Samia enjoys wearing her hijab and has a particular fondness for the color blue. When it comes…

Wema is an 11-year-old Maasai girl from Arusha, Tanzania, living in challenging circumstances typical of many children in her community. She resides with her mother and brother Shedrack, having lost her father. Like many Maasai children, Wema has never attended school due to the significant barriers facing her community. The Maasai region faces substantial educational…

Veronica is an energetic and ambitious 11-year-old girl from Arusha, Tanzania. Living with her HIV-positive mother and four siblings (two brothers and two sisters), Veronica is currently in class five and dreams of becoming a doctor. Her vibrant personality shines through her love for pink, her favorite color, and her fascination with lions, her beloved…

Vedastus is a 12-year-old boy from Shinyanga, a village in northern Tanzania. Growing up in a bustling region known for its livestock and agricultural activities might explain his love of cows. Many people from his region make their living herding cattle. Vedastus comes from a family with three siblings – two brothers and one sister.His…

Tariq is an 11-year-old boy from Arusha, Tanzania, who lives with his mother and stepfather. Despite the challenges in his home life, where his stepfather appears disinterested, Tariq maintains a vibrant and hopeful spirit. He is deeply passionate about futbol and has a remarkable curiosity for science, especially studying the intricate parts of the human…

Nine-year-old, Swaumu, is from Shinyanga, Tanzania. She lives with her elderly grandmother, who has become her primary caregiver. Swaumu’s mother left when she was just a baby, leaving her in the care of her father. Unfortunately, her father’s struggle with alcoholism led him to entrust Swaumu to his mother’s care. Despite the challenges she has…

Sheila is a resilient 10-year-old girl from Arusha, Tanzania, who has found a loving home at Camp Joshua Christian School since 2019. Tragically orphaned after losing her mother during childbirth, Sheila has been raised with the support of LOHADA. She lives at the school with her brother and sister, finding stability and hope in her…

One of a dozen kids in his family, nine-year-old, Shedrack comes from Moshi, a town about an hour from Camp Joshua. Both his parents have been jobless for a while and their kids were not attending school. Recently, their home that they had all been living in was taken away and Shedrack and three of…

Samwel is a nine-year-old boy from Shinyanga, a city located in northern Tanzania. Growing up in a family with four siblings, Samwel enjoys an active and engaging childhood. He has a passion for futball (soccer), spending much of his free time playing and developing his skills on the field. In addition to sports, Samwel is…

Joshua is 10-years-old and came to Camp Joshua in 2019 from Arusha. He has one brother and one sister and grew up in a lively household, in which he was passionate about playing futbol with his siblings. When he grows up, he dreams of becoming a driver for the tourist industry. He loves that many…

Junior is an 11-year-old boy from Arusha, Tanzania, who has experienced significant challenges in his young life. As the oldest child of his mother, he currently faces a difficult family situation where his stepfather has not allowed him to remain at home. Despite these personal struggles, Junior maintains a remarkable spirit, characterized by his inherent…

Karimu is a nine-year-old boy from Arusha, Tanzania, who lives with his family, which includes one brother and one sister. He is an enthusiastic young student who dreams of becoming a teacher when he grows up. Football is his favorite sport, and he enjoys playing it with great passion. Karimu has a bright personality and…

One of a dozen kids in her family, six-year-old, Kindness comes from Moshi, a town about an hour from Camp Joshua. Both her parents have been jobless for a while and their kids were not attending school. Recently, their home that they had all been living in was taken away and Kindness and three of…

Lebahati is a 12-year-old boy from a Maasai village who grew up with a relative after his parents seperated and both lost their jobs. Growing up in a large family with 5 brothers and 6 sisters, Lebahati has learned resilience from an early age. He first came to Camp Joshua in 2019 and is currently…

One of a dozen kids in her family, thirteen-year-old, Lightness, comes from Moshi, a town about an hour from Camp Joshua. Both her parents have been jobless for a while and their kids were not attending school. Recently, their home that they had all been living in was taken away and Lightness and three of…

Jerome is a 10-year-old boy from Musoma, on the eastern shores of Lake Victoria, who loves reading and learning about the world around him. Growing up in a large family with two sisters and three brothers, Jerome finds joy in quiet moments with a good book. His favorite color is blue, which he enjoys wearing…

A quiet, sensitive boy, seven-year-old Abdulkarim is an only child who says he would love to have a brother to play with one day. His mother left him with his father who in turn dropped him off with an aunt. Abandoned by both his parents, it’s not uncommon to find him sitting alone at Camp…

Arriving at Camp Joshua in January of 2024, five-year old Alice’s life has already been a difficult journey. She is one of eleven children with three sisters and seven brothers. She lost her father at only six-months-old and her mother is HIV positive, making it difficult for her to care for young Alice. Still, she…

Although Andrew names his favorite activity at Camp Joshua as playing, that doesn’t keep him from his studies. A good student, Andrew comes to us from Shinyanga and has two sisters. He loves to eat Ugali and his favorite days are the ones when it’s being served in the dininghall and the kids can play…

Coming to Camp Joshua from Tanzania’s capital, Dodoma, little eight-year-old Beatrice, has an unusual favorite activity for a child her age – she loves to clean! If only all of our children at Camp Joshua could follow in her footsteps. She has one brother, loves frogs and would love it if we served her favorite…

Camp Joshua may have another future doctor in the house. Ten-year-old, David, loves science and hopes to be called Dr. Fungo in the future. He came to Camp Joshua from Shinyanga and has two sisters and two brothers. His sister Leah also lives at Camp Joshua. Although David loves science and wants to grow up…

Elizabeth has got a sweet smile even if she doesn’t always want to show it off in pictures. Not too different then most tweens here age. She loves playing with all the other kids at Camp Joshua, especially redes (dodgeball) and would like to go to college to become a teacher one day. Like many…

Emmanuel’s father passed away when he was only two years old leaving his mother alone six children. He has three sisters and two brothers. With so many siblings, thirteen-year-old Emmanuel could probably stat his own futbol team to fulfill his dream of becoming a professional footboller one day. When he’s off the pitch, he’s also…

Eight-year-old, Godson, is the oldest of three children living with his mother and stepfather in Arusha. His mother lost her job and has been getting by selling corn in the streets. His own father was not interested in him so he came to Camp Joshua, where he receives three hot meals a day, a warm…

Turning nine this year, Hamisi came to Camp Joshua from Shinyanga – where he was living with his grandmother. Hamisi’s past is unclear but we know he suffered from sexual harrassment and was sent to Camp Joshua last year through social workers. He hopes to become a policeman or teacher one day, loves playing and…

A clever and charming boy, thirteen-year-old Haule’s favorite class is Civics. Studying the skills and attitudes necessary to be an informed and engaged citizen should serve him well if he someday attains his dream of becoming a soldier. He will surely use these skills to rise through the ranks. Coming to Camp Joshua in 2023…