Foundation of New Life for Street Children and Orphans.
FONELISCO FONELISCO

About us

The Founder and Director's Message

My name is Mr. Joseph Elias. My profession is a social worker.

I established FONELISCO in order to provide a safe haven for the most vulnerable members of the Tanzanian society. I started the organization after talking with the street children and orphans about their needs and financed the establishment through selling self-made postcards and necklaces.

When I was a child I saw a family of children who were orphaned at a young age. They were constantly hungry and without clothes or education. I would give them my food and occasionally went hungry myself. Taking them food and seeing the joy it brought to them made me realize I could help other people too.

Through this experience I learnt that without food and other basic needs no one can function aptly. I started FONELISCO because I have always had an urge to help those less fortunate than myself. I feel like I play my part in society and for the children of my local region. I am interested in helping children in difficult circumstances by providing destitute children with accommodation, food, health care and education opportunities.

I conduct various activities such as:

Supervise the care of children at the orphanage.

Maintaining orphanage staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training employees.

Transform children`s lives by recruiting, orienting, supporting, coaching, and sending them to school.

Counsel guardians/ relatives of orphans and inform them to expectations.

Very Patient, tolerant to be able to handle both the children and the workers.

Joseph Elias Mabinga

Mission

Vision

Core Values

FONELISC (Foundation Of New Life for Street Children and Orphans) was founded in 1997 to provide orphans and street children with the opportunity to obtain an education, medical attention, daily meals, shelter and a loving environment, which they would otherwise be unable to receive. We believe in instilling the ideas of self-sustainability and the importance of hard work in our children; therefore, they cultivate most of the food we eat. Our goal is to raise our children as responsible and  productive members of the community who will be able to provide for their own needs and are willing to help those less fortunate than them

Our vision and dream of building our own orphanage to live on the new land is beginning to become reality.
Nobody chooses to live on the streets or have no food and clothes. It’s extremely challenging, especially for children who never decided for themselves to live a life like that and who are still dependent on other people.
Joseph Mabinga Elias realized these issues and started to do something….
FONELISCO (Foundation of New Life for Street Children and Orphans) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization striving to help the street children and orphans of Mwanza, Tanzania.
FONELISCO is not affiliated with any religious or political movement and works to help children regardless of their belief or social background. Its Certificate of Registration is SO. No' 11811 - Dar es Salaam.
Giving street children and orphans a second chance
  • Team Work
  • Professionalism
  • Diversity in thinking
  • Committed to serve others freely with love
  • Volunteerism
  • Honesty
  • Integrity

Teams

Meet the staff team

Mr. January Pius

Technician

  • Maintain and repair facilities, including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
  • Ensure safety and functionality of all technical equipment.
  • Support infrastructure development and upgrades
  • Troubleshoot emergencies related to power, water, or equipment.

    • Ms. Regina Mlobezi

    Matron

  • Provide maternal care to female children.
  • Ensure hygiene, health, and discipline in the girls' dormitories.
  • Support emotional and psychological well-being of the girls.
  • Supervise meals, clothing, and personal needs of the children.
  • Report any concerns about children to the Management.

    • Rahel Farston Kitambi

    Accountant

  • Manage all financial records and accounting systems.
  • Prepare budgets and financial reports.
  • Handle cash flow, banking, and procurement of supplies.
  • Monitor expenditures and ensure financial
    • accountability.
  • Assist in fundraising and donor reporting.

    • Editha Amos Mgeso

    Matron

  • Provide maternal care to female children.
  • Ensure hygiene, health, and discipline in the girls' dormitories.
  • Support emotional and psychological well-being of the girls.
  • Supervise meals, clothing, and personal needs of the children.
  • Report any concerns about children to the Management.

    • Anitha Isack Fungo

    Social Worker

  • Provide emotional and psychological support to the children.
  • Maintain accurate records and profiles of all children under care.
  • Organize guidance and counseling secessions to children
  • Liaise with families, schools, and other stakeholders for child welfare.
  • Coordinate home visiting and re-integration to children
  • Organize and facilitate recreational and educational programs.
  • Monitor the overall well-being and progress of each child.
  • Advocate for children's rights and report any signs of abuse or neglect

    • Mathew Athanas Ikale

    Patron

  • Provide fatherly guidance and moral support to male children.
  • Supervise the boys’ dormitories and their well-being.
  • Mentor children in behavior, discipline, and educational performance.
  • Organize recreational and development activities for boys.
  • Liaise with caregivers and educational staff.
    • .

    Amos Mashauri Shukrani

    Social Worker

  • Provide emotional and psychological support to the children.
  • Maintain accurate records and profiles of all children under care.
  • Organize guidance and counseling secessions to children
  • Liaise with families, schools, and other stakeholders for child welfare.
  • Coordinate home visiting and re-integration to children
  • Organize and facilitate recreational and educational programs.
  • Monitor the overall well-being and progress of each child.
  • Advocate for children's rights and report any signs of abuse or neglect

    • Nelia Longino Theonist

    Hygiene And Health Attendant

  • Monitor children's health and administer first aid.
  • Coordinate medical checkups and treatments.
  • Maintain health records and ensure medication compliance.
  • Provide health education and hygiene awareness to children and staff.
  • Ensure cleanliness and sanitation across the organization’s premises.
  • Oversee waste management and recycling.
  • Maintain outdoor areas, gardens, and compounds.
  • Promote environmental hygiene and health standards.

    • Rahel Ngusa Ndabila

    Education Officer

  • Provide academic instruction in core subjects like Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic.
  • Develop lesson plans tailored to the children’s learning levels.
  • Monitor academic progress and provide additional support as needed.
  • Encourage a positive learning environment.
  • Organize assessments and report progress to management and guardians.
  • Promote life skills and basic values during instruction.
  • Offer daily care and support to children, including feeding, clothing, and hygiene.
  • Assist with homework and developmental activities.
  • Provide emotional support and counseling when needed.
  • Monitor children’s behavior and report issues to management.

    • Nginyori Ngobeya Maika

    Security Guard

  • Provide 24/7 security for the organization's premises.
  • Control entry and exit of visitors and vehicles.
  • Conduct regular patrols and maintain surveillance.
  • Report incidents and collaborate with management and local authorities if necessary.

    • Mengoru Mopeli Saitoti

    Security Guard

  • Provide 24/7 security for the organization's premises.
  • Control entry and exit of visitors and vehicles.
  • Conduct regular patrols and maintain surveillance.
  • Report incidents and collaborate with management and local authorities if necessary.

    • John Joseph Tanganyika

    Cowheard

  • Take care of the livestock (primarily cows and goats) owned by the organization.
  • Ensure proper feeding, watering, and shelter for the animals.
  • Monitor health and report any signs of illness or injury.
  • Maintain cleanliness in animal shelters.
  • Assist in milk production and distribution if applicable.
  • Keep records of livestock inventory and activities
    • .

    Manwadi Shuma Ntalima

    Cowheard

  • Take care of the livestock (primarily cows and goats) owned by the organization.
  • Ensure proper feeding, watering, and shelter for the animals.
  • Monitor health and report any signs of illness or injury.
  • Maintain cleanliness in animal shelters.
  • Assist in milk production and distribution if applicable.
  • Keep records of livestock inventory and activities
    • .

    Juma Salum Lehan

    Patron

  • Provide fatherly guidance and moral support to male children.
  • Supervise the boys’ dormitories and their well-being.
  • Mentor children in behavior, discipline, and educational performance.
  • Organize recreational and development activities for boys.
  • Liaise with caregivers and educational staff.
    • .

    Rebeca John Odongo

    Cook

  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals to the children on a daily schedule.
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
  • Plan weekly meal menus in consultation with nutrition guidelines.
  • Monitor food inventory and report shortages to the management.
  • Ensure safe storage and proper handling of all food
  • Accommodate dietary needs or restrictions of individual children.

    • Thankful Kiduta Maduhu

    Cook

  • Prepare and serve nutritious meals to the children on a daily schedule.
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and dining areas.
  • Plan weekly meal menus in consultation with nutrition guidelines.
  • Monitor food inventory and report shortages to the management.
  • Ensure safe storage and proper handling of all food
  • Accommodate dietary needs or restrictions of individual children.

    • Helen Gamawishi Emmanuel

    Storekeeper and Treasure

  • Receive, inspect, and record all items delivered to the organization.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records of food, clothes, school supplies, and other essential materials.
  • Ensure proper storage of items to avoid spoilage, loss, or damage.
  • Issue supplies as requested by staff, and ensure proper documentation of all distributions.
  • Conduct regular stock counts and provide timely reports to management.
  • Monitor stock levels and notify management when reordering is necessary.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the store area.
  • Ensure security of the store and its contents.

    • Daniel Leishony Sakara

    Security Gurad

  • Provide 24/7 security for the organization's premises.
  • Control entry and exit of visitors and vehicles.
  • Conduct regular patrols and maintain surveillance.
  • Report incidents and collaborate with management and local authorities if necessary.

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