Children of Peace

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Musa

Musa is the big brother to all of his younger siblings. He’s a wonderful role model who has recently graduated and is on his way! Musa is now a certified safari guide as well as a guide for anyone interested in trekking up Mt. Kilimanjaro. Please contact us and we’ll be happy to put you in touch with Musa. As soon as it is safe we’re all going to Tanzania to have Musa and our friend, Philip plan an amazing safari for some of our AFWP family members.

Robert

Robert came to us having lived alone as a young boy. Despite his challenging beginnings, with the love and belief of his Artists for World Peace family, Robert is now enrolled in his second year of college and is studying to become a social worker. His story is a true testament to the strength of the human spirit and to what a child can accomplish once they have someone who believes in them. With his background and personal experiences, we know he’s going to approach his career with a unique perspective, and will compassion and love. We couldn’t be prouder!

Aidani

Aidani came to us by sneaking in to the van as we left for Safari in 2010. He ran past everyone, dove between the sleeping bags, and climbed his way into our lives. Aidani is now living and working in Arusha and is no longer being supported by Artists for World Peace.

Bahati

Since holding his first camera on safari as a young boy, Bahati’s dream has been to become a photographer and film maker. Due to Covid he can’t attend film school in Nairobi as planned. Instead Bahati is going to use this time to launch his own company Bahati Nasta Film. In the meantime he’s using his unbelievable skills to cook and build at a start-up biking resort and is hired to photograph everything from tourism to weddings. As soon as Bahati’s business is up and running, he’ll be available for hire to document your safari trips, your climb up Mt. Kilimanjaro or anything else you may want documented on your next trip to Tanzania.

Rizicki

Currently Riziki is entering Form 5, having passed the National Exams. His focus these days has been on chemistry and biology, and of course-he just passed his driving test to bring him one step closer to his professional goal.

Elibariki

Elibariki came to us 9 years ago by volunteering as a translator at our Free Eye Clinic—he always wants to help. Enrolling him in private school was like watching a child on Christmas morning. Today Elibariki is in college majoring in business.

Salvatory

Salvatory has been number one in his class since we first enrolled him into school. He just passed his National Exams with flying colors and is currently studying biology, chemistry and physics in preparation to begin Form 5. His goal is to become a medical doctor and he is only 2 years away from graduating. He’s currently checking out colleges both in Tanzania as well as America.

Rizicki

Sometimes we choose children and sometimes children choose us. We’re so glad this sweet little boy chose us. Riziki-James takes to everything immediately– swimming, school work, drawing. When Mama Wendy started teaching all of the children to swim James was the first child to make it clear across the pool. He’s joyful and curious. We’re so excited to watch this child fly in his new school where he’s already growing into a leader.

Rozina

Rozina is being sponsored by Rosemary, who lives in Canada. Rozina is now a mother to a little girl. She is in school studying to be a nurse.

Dorcas

Dorcas arrived with Salvatory and Esta 7 years ago. She connects at the heart with people and forms friendships easily–always having a song and a smile ready to share! She touches those around her with gentle warmth and has always been focused on her studies. Dorcas wants to become an accountant and is thriving in Scholastica, where she is focusing on STEM classes.

Jacqueline

Jacqueline has been with us since we arrived in 2008. Jacqueline will be graduating Form 6 next month and is deciding what she wants to do after school. Jacqueline is our oldest daughter and always keeps an eye on the little ones, protecting and nurturing them. The world is wide open to her so we’re excited to see what path she chooses.

Witness

When we think of Witness we think of flowers in her hair, a bright scarf around her shoulders, and a huge smile on her face. She named herself “Whitney Houston” many years ago because of her absolute joy of singing. Her is deciding between medicine or engineering and will be graduating next month. Witness is thrilled to have been in a private academy that has prepared her in STEM, so she’s ready to fly!

Neema

Neema is one of the trio of our young girls who are always together - Neema, Delphina and little Dorcas. Neema is very self-contained and math and science are her favorite subjects. Neema came to us 12 years when she sneaked into the van as we were all leaving for safari. She and Aidani hid inside a pile of sleeping bags and Neema has been our daughter ever since! Sometimes kids find us, and we are grateful.

Delphina

Delphina has always been so sweet and humble. Remembering her as a little girl she still is that calm, loving spirit. We are excited that she is enjoying the new STEM Academy the kids are all attending and we’re looking forward to see what direction her studies will take her.

Dorcas

Dorcas (little) is one of our daughters who is now enrolled in the new STEM school. Some of her favorite things to do are swimming, drawing, dancing and water balloon fights. With her love of art she just might become an Artist for World Peace!

Esta

Esta is a great student who also is flourishing in the new academy.She’s dedicated to her studies. Ever since she came to us she has wanted to come to America where her mamas are. She’s excited about new experiences and we are curious to see where she ends up in her future.  Truly, with her grades and talents she could do anything.

Upendo

Upendo was a few months old when we first met her. Although she started the new STEM school with our other children, and we still consider Upendo one of our Children of Peace, she no longer needs our sponsorship.

Josiah and Yousia

The twins came to us in 2014. Josiah and Yousia are inseparable and have become a trio with their new brother, Steven. Their love of food, dancing, laughter, swimming, and playing lets us know that they are destined to live big and love life. You can’t help but laugh when you’re around these kids– their antics are more like puppies or kittens than kids! At the end of a long day, and fighting sleep at all cost, they curl up next to each other and fall into deep sleep.

Steven

Steven remains at the school in Moshi with the twins, and his cousin, Glory. Like most children, Steven is a ball of energy, and with his now toothless smile, he brings joy just looking at him! Another dancer and swimmer, Steven plays from the second he wakes up until he stumbles to sleep. Charismatic and charming, we are grateful to have Steven as one of our Children of Peace.

Glory

Glory is the newest child in our family. We met her when she was just 2 years old while we were opening our second Free Eye Clinic at the AFWP Health Center. Our entire team fell in love with her. Glory is self-contained and fearless. As you can see she has an eye for the runway. She’s at the school in Moshi and will be entering the STEM school with her older siblings in a few years– along with Josiah, Yousia and Steven.