Fruitful Orphanage
Transparency

Where every shilling goes, in plain language.

We keep our overheads low and our books open. Below is the rough breakdown of how donations were spent over the past year. Detailed annual reports are available on request.

Cost breakdown

Based on the 12 months ending December 2025

  • Food & meals
    Maize, beans, vegetables, milk, fruit
    32%
  • Education
    School fees, uniforms, books, tutoring
    28%
  • Shelter & utilities
    Rent, water, electricity, maintenance
    18%
  • Healthcare
    Check-ups, medication, emergency care
    12%
  • Staff salaries
    Fair wages for our local team
    8%
  • Admin & compliance
    Banking, audit, registration
    2%
$1.10
feeds a child for a day
$50
covers school meals for a month
$540
supports a full school year
Recent updates

What's happened at the home lately.

  1. Mar 2026

    New solar panels installed

    Five panels now power the kitchen and dormitories — cutting our electricity bill by 60%.

  2. Jan 2026

    Two graduates started college

    Joyce and Daniel began nursing and electrical engineering programs in Arusha.

  3. Nov 2025

    Vegetable garden expanded

    We doubled our backyard plot and now grow about 30% of the greens we eat.