The Huruma Project

Learn more about the work we are doing to support children in Arusha Tanzania. Our goal is to help an orphanage to become self sufficient for generations to come.

About the Project

With their property lease running out, the Huruma Orphanage was facing eviction which could have resulted in the orphans living there becoming homeless with nowhere to go. To prevent this from happening, together with the Woodford Catholic Parish, we raised sufficient funds to purchase the land and buildings for the Orphanage and in doing so have secured the charity's future for generations to come.​
In 2023 and 2024, Capital International sent a group of volunteers to the Huruma Orphanage to assist with construction work and meet the children. Ahead of each trip the volunteers were tasked with raising £1,500 which has resulted in the more than £42,000 being donated to the orphanage so far. ​
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Creating a brighter future

Our goal is to have a positive impact on as many lives as possible for a long time to come.

Increased Impact

Through various construction projects, the orphanage has increased its capacity from... to .... in the last three years.

Education

We have funded school equipment such as books, stationary and have delivered several learning sessions during volunteer visits.

Self sustaining

The orphanage has becoming self-sustaining with food growing facilities and an income-generating childcare business established.

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Fundraising activities in 2024

In 2024, a second group of volunteers from both our Isle of Man and South Africa offices headed to the orphanage, having organised several fundraising events in the lead up to the trip.​

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2nd May
Wet Sponge Throwing
Members of our Huruma volunteer team and other colleagues from across the business signed up to have wet sponges thrown their way.
24th May
Bingo Night
A bingo night was hosted locally with three prizes available for each game and mini-games in between.
7th June
Padel Competition
A stand was in place at Bushy’s Festival during the TT races. On offer was the chance to win motorcycle merchandise along with a whole host of other prizes.​​
7th June
Bushy's Festival
Alicia Woodward will be running a stand at the Bushy's Festival. Pay us a visit for the chance to win motorcycling merchandise, whilst raising funds for the orphanage.
15th June
Quiz night
On 15th June, a quiz night was held by Huruma volunteer, Tara Brown. ​​

Life changing experiences

It has transformed my perspective on life

I left with a heavy heart, but also with a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that my time and efforts, though small, contribute to something much bigger. It has transformed my own perspective on life, kindness and the power of giving can be so strong.

Yeling Fong - Asset Services Administrator

The Huruma orphanage is a place of love.

My personal takeaway from the trip was a sense of feeling completely humbled.  Ahead of my arrival in Tanzania, I expected to feel sadness at the conditions in which the children were living, but this couldn’t be further from the reality. Capital International Group has done and is doing amazing work with this orphanage

Adey Callister - Onboarding Team Leader

Volunteering at Huruma was a profoundly moving experience

Spending time at the orphanage Capital International supports left a deep impression on me; the children’s joy, resourcefulness, and boundless energy not only inspired me but also left an indelible mark on my soul.

Alicia Woodward - People & Culture Senior Manager

The experience has encouraged me to do better with the resources I have

While the kids and people at the orphanage appreciated the visit and time spent with them; if anything, the experience has encouraged me to do better with the resources I have available - I have since become more sensitized to the greater need in our world for community outreach ventures like Huruma.

Reinhardt Paulse - Technical Support Senior Administrator

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