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Looking back now, it seems as if my time there went by far too quickly. The last few days with the children were intense, touching, and full of little moments that will stay with me. On one of the last days, I was allowed to accompany the children to school. Before we left, they stood neatly in a single line and had their hair carefully combed 🙃. After a short prayer, we set off together. The shoes were sparkling clean – and at first, every speck of dust was immediately remo

As many of you already know, I'm back with the children! And as always, there are creative hairstyles, beaming faces, and lots of energy. We also welcomed our 44th child – a great joy for everyone! Developmental steps and patience A child who had to wear leg braces for a long time has finally been rid of them. When walking, the child still sways noticeably from side to side – either out of habit or because something might not be quite right with their hips yet. We'll keep you

On the last Sunday of the month, it was that time again: we celebrated our children's birthdays. This time, Moody and I were allowed to join in too – much to the children's delight. They could hardly wait to "baptize" us with water according to Tanzanian tradition. The excitement was immense, and we were soaking wet within seconds! 😄 Before the water fight, there was of course cake – a particularly delicious one, baked for us by my friends Jeannette and Cornelia. The childre

Here in Arusha, too, it's time to do homework! 📚 The children sit together in concentration, and our moms and night watchman Edward patiently help. Even the little ones are eagerly participating – they practice on their little slates and are incredibly proud of themselves. Learn and laugh through play 🎲 Of course, there's plenty of playtime too! At one point, the children had to guess another child's voice while blindfolded – and the amazing thing was: out of 43 children, t

I'm back in Switzerland - but in two months I'll be traveling back to Arusha! I grow more and more fond of the children every time I see...

Eating here is much more than just filling your stomach – it is community, tradition and a piece of home. I am often asked: What do the...

Community, music and cake Sometimes it's the little moments that make everyday life here so special – a song on the go, a spontaneous...

I'm getting to spend four weeks back in Arusha with my beloved children. It feels wonderful to be able to work from here 🥰. We now care...

Today it's time to say goodbye again – my time here in Arusha was short but intense. Professional commitments call me back to Namibia. A...

I've been back here for almost a week now – and it feels like coming home. The familiar faces, the children's laughter, the hustle and...

Welcome to the House of Happiness We warmly welcome Gabriel and Suzan to the House of Happiness and are delighted that they have settled...

I was able to spend a wonderful day with the children in the House of Happiness. It was a day full of laughter, fooling around and...

2024 was a special and fulfilling year for the House of Happiness. Thanks to your support, we were able to participate in a total of...

I'm back home now and we've already had two wonderful Christmas markets. The last few days in the House of Happiness were - as always -...

We have had many wonderful moments here in the House of Happiness over the last few days. Yesterday we celebrated the October birthday...

I have another wonderful few days ahead of me with the children! Yesterday was particularly exciting because I was able to visit the...

It's unbelievable how quickly a month can go by! I'm already back in Addis Ababa waiting for my connecting flight. At the Maasai market I...

Like many other households, we need firewood in the orphanage. Since it is cheaper to buy a larger amount at once, we decided to buy a...

There was a lot going on again today. At 6:30 a.m. we picked up five children from the House of Happiness and drove to the hospital. The...

It has rained heavily in the last few days, and six children in the neighboring village were swept away by the water and died. Many...