Hisani orphanage

Hisani runs an orphanage for 85 children in Buswelu village, near Mwanza on the shore of Lake Victoria. When we first visited there were only 35 children and we found them crammed into 3 bedrooms and a storeroom. There were 3 single beds, one bunk bed, one water tap and one toilet. The water was often off during the day due to the drought.

The pictures below show how the hard work of overseas volunteers, with funding support, have made a difference to the facilities which the children now have.

When we arrived, 9 chidren shared 1 single bed and a mattress on the floor.

The same room after decoration and with bunk beds made by overseas volunteers.

The orphanage had only this one toilet with no washroom for the chidren.

A new block providing 8 toilets and 8 showers is now nearing completion.

There was only one water tap and the water was often off all day.

The orphanage now has a 5,000 litre tank for storing water.

A store room, in which 9 boys used to sleep on this bunk bed is now ...........

..... a library and computer room

An unfinished extension which was used for cooking is now ......

....... a sitting room

UK Registered Charity No:: 1111220