About us
A local organization with deep roots in Arusha and one conviction: the future is built through education.
Samson Mbise
Meet Samson Mbise, a tour guide from Arusha whose face is always full of smile, love and passion. Convinced that education is the true key to success, in 2017 he began welcoming street children into his own home — eight children at first.
As more children arrived, his house became too small. So between 2019 and 2020 he rented a small two-room building in Meru and formally founded the Fortune Kids and Education Foundation, keeping the children together so they could grow up as one family.
In the beginning Samson funded the home with part of his modest salary as a tour guide. Today the foundation lives on thanks to donors and friends who believe, like him, that every child deserves a future.
“Every single dollar will bring us a big difference.”
— Samson Mbise
Our mission & vision
Educate, protect and empower
We support children, young people and families in Arusha through education, health and vocational training, so that every person can build their own path with dignity.
Communities that no longer need help
We aspire to an Arusha where childhood is protected, young people have real opportunities and communities are self-reliant.
Our values
Love for children
Every decision starts with one question: what is best for this child?
Radical transparency
We publish accounts and reports. Supporters know exactly where their contribution goes.
Local roots
Our team is from Arusha and knows every family. Help arrives without intermediaries.
Want to get to know us better?
Discover what we do day by day or get in touch directly with the team in Arusha.