Newsletter November 2025
We were asked about recent reports about the presidential elections in Tanzania. Despite the challenges of recent months, we look back with immense gratitude: the positive development of our 40 children brings us great joy.
Newsletter June 2025
The new refectory is finally operational, and our 41 orphans have been diligently assisting with farm work and various projects. Particularly encouraging: We have already distributed 2,000 copies of "The Great Controversy" in Swahili and continued to expand our missionary work in the surrounding villages.
Newsletter November 2024
Four new siblings have moved in with us. Our children are involved in neighborhood aid, the new refectory is taking shape, and the reconstruction of the school and chapel is almost complete. However, this growth brings financial challenges.
Newsletter June 2024
Unusually heavy rainfall has flooded our area for weeks. At the same time, our family has grown to 37 children - including a newborn. The reconstruction of the school and the construction of the canteen are progressing, and we continue to support the sick and needy in the village.
Newsletter November 2023
Our 31 children are learning to manage pocket money and the principle of tithing. They have started their own gardens and are taking piano, flute, and sewing lessons. Our regular visits to sick families in the village are particularly touching.
Newsletter July 2023
The rainy season is ending, and we have welcomed four new siblings. Jackline is receiving a new prosthesis from Austria – a small miracle. Our school has 53 children and an excellent reputation. Following the fire, we are beginning the rebuilding process.
Newsletter November 2022
Our staff share their experiences at Dunia ya Heri. We now care for 27 orphans, our primary school has received official approval, and we have built four more houses for families in need.
Newsletter March 2022
Our primary school officially opened with its first two classes in January. Ten of our oldest children are now attending our own school. The new workshop is complete, and we have finally been connected to the public electricity grid.
Newsletter November 2021
Despite Corona, our 25 children are thriving and already speak good English. We are awaiting school approval and have completed the shell construction for four more classrooms. Our farm is already producing its first yields.
Newsletter June 2021
Henry came to us with clubfeet and was successfully treated. Despite Corona, we again had volunteers supporting us. Our 11-hectare farm was fenced, and 4,000 pineapple plants were planted.
Newsletter November 2020
After five years of development, we look back gratefully on the magnificent progress of our project. We were able to prevent Jana from being abducted, and our children are thriving – they already speak good English and attend our preschool.
Newsletter June 2020
Despite the recent pandemic, we managed to complete several key projects: the third orphanage by "Ein Herz für Kinder", our primary school, a large playground, and paved walkways. Our children are thriving and have even learned to swim.
Newsletter Fall 2019
We are now caring for 20 children and have reached the maximum capacity of our first building. Our premature baby Laura is thriving, and four Polish physiotherapists supported us for three weeks. The third orphanage building is almost completed.
Newsletter Summer 2019
Premature baby Laura came to us after her mother's death and requires intensive care. We now look after 16 children with nine foster mothers. The third orphanage building is structurally complete, and the primary school is scheduled to open next year.
Christmas News 2018
An eventful year comes to an end. Instead of a detailed report, we'd like to show you through photos how our little ones have developed over the past 12 months. We feel richly blessed and want to share our joy with you.
Newsletter November 2018
Four buildings under construction simultaneously - the church and school center, the third orphanage building, our administrator's house, and the second orphanage. The first water tower is completed, and students from Stuttgart are helping us with school construction.
Newsletter April 2018
The first water tower is almost complete and will provide us with one bar of water pressure. We now care for 12 children and have detailed stories about each one. Betty, our "lost" girl, was able to return to her family.
Our Volunteer Program
Since August, two volunteers from Germany have been helping us: Fleur Igler through the "Weltwärts" program and Meike Beer for her pedagogy internship. Both live in the orphanage and support us with childcare and gardening.
Our Solar Well: A Horror Story
An instructive tale about the challenges of building a solar-powered water supply in Africa. Featuring unreliable technicians, fouled pumps, and crucial lessons about working in a different culture.
Newsletter September 2017
The official inauguration ceremony on June 11th was a great success with State Secretary Dr. Mpoki as our guest of honor. We now care for 14 children and have developed a structured daily routine. The second home building is under construction.
New Arrival
On Friday, October 20, we welcomed our newest resident! The foundling baby, only 3 weeks old, was abandoned in Dar es Salaam and has now found a new home with us. He is developing wonderfully and is already smiling.
Killing two birds with one stone
Pumpkins in Austria help orphans in Africa: Helge and Christa Stangl create a wildflower meadow for bees and simultaneously donate the pumpkin harvest to our orphanage project. A creative idea that combines environmental protection and aid for orphans.
A Brief Overview of Dunia ya Heri
A video overview of our orphanage project Dunia ya Heri in Tanzania. See the development of our project and learn about our work.
Newsletter December 2016
A historic day: The first children were admitted to our orphanage! The daycare is completed and we have received the official license. Two boys aged 2.5 and 4 are our first residents.
First children's home almost finished
Impressions of Dunia ya Heri after two years of absence: The first children's home with a Makuti roof is almost completed. A detailed tour of the facility shows the impressive progress of the orphanage project on the Tanzanian coast.
Summer 2016 Update
The Makuti palm roof is finished and the interior work has begun. The new six-lane bridge to Dar es Salaam has been inaugurated, significantly reducing our travel time. We have planted 170 coconut palms and 100 fruit trees.
The first building is complete
Our first building is complete! The guardhouse with a Zanzibar-style roof protects our property and provides the first living space. Two septic tanks have been dug and a 3,000-liter water tank installed.