Join us in raising $50,000 to support Sister Martha and children with albinism—creating safety, dignity, and opportunity for the future.
The Story
There are moments in travel that stay with you. Moments that shift perspective. Moments that turn connection into responsibility.
There are moments in travel that stay with you. Moments that shift perspective. Moments that turn connection into responsibility.
Her name is Sister Martha.
And what she has built is nothing short of extraordinary.
Why This Matters
Tanzania has one of the highest rates of albinism in the world, with approximately 1 in every 1,400 people born with the condition, compared to around 1 in 20,000 globally.
Albinism affects skin pigmentation, vision, and sensitivity to sunlight. Without proper care, individuals face increased risk of skin damage, visual impairment, and skin cancer.
But the challenges go beyond health:
In many communities, albinism is still misunderstood. Children often face stigma, exclusion, and barriers to education. Many lack access to basic protection, resources, and safe environments.
And yet—with the right support—everything changes.
Education becomes possible.
Health improves.
Confidence grows.
Futures open.
Sister Martha
In a small community in Arusha, Sister Martha turned her own experience of rejection into a mission of care and protection.
Born with albinism, she faced isolation, discrimination, and deep hardship from a young age.
But instead of turning away, she chose to build something different.
What began with helping one child has grown into a lifelong commitment.
Today, she has supported more than 178 children with albinism across Tanzania. Many have gone on to secondary school, college, and beyond.
She currently cares for around 45–50 children living in overcrowded and under-resourced conditions.
Her home is a place of safety, dignity, and belonging—but it is no longer enough.
The Need Today
The children in Sister Martha’s care face:
- Overcrowded living conditions
- Limited access to food and basic needs
- Ongoing medical challenges, including skin and eye care
- A lack of stable infrastructure to support their future
This is not about creating something new.
It is about strengthening something that already works.
Our Goal
$50,000
To Build a Home
Our initial goal is to raise $50,000 to support the construction of a new home for the children in Sister Martha’s care — a safe, stable place they can finally call their own.
Safe, Stable Accommodation
A proper home to replace overcrowded, under-resourced conditions — somewhere every child can feel secure.
Improved Health & Living Conditions
Proper skin and eye care, nutrition, and the everyday essentials that protect children with albinism from lifelong harm.
A Foundation for Education
A stable base from which children can attend school, pursue higher learning, and build long-term opportunity.
Real Impact - Lives Already Changing
Regina grew up in a Maasai community where living with albinism meant daily risk, exclusion, and uncertainty.
Everything changed when she arrived at Sister Martha’s home.
For the first time, she found safety, belonging, and people who understood her.
Today, Regina is studying social work, with the goal of advocating for others and creating change within her community.
Regina is one of many lives already transformed through this work.
Why This Works
This initiative is grounded in real relationships and proven impact.
Local leadership through Seeds of Tomorrow Initiative
Deep community trust built over decades
A model that has already supported 178+ children
This is not theoretical. It is already working.
Why Nandas Journeys Is involved
This partnership was not created from a distance.
It was built through real relationships on the ground in Tanzania, alongside our trusted partners Eugen and Doris of Legacy Exchange Outfitters.
We believe meaningful impact starts locally, with those who understand the community best.
Our role is to bring this story forward and connect our global community to something that is already working—and ready to grow.
In Partnership With
Transparency
We believe in being open about how funds are managed.
Tourism Cares retains a 7% administrative fee to support secure processing, compliance, and oversight as a registered 501(c)(3).
Seeds of Tomorrow Initiative retains up to 4% to cover local oversight, banking, and administrative costs in Tanzania.
Together, this represents a total potential overhead of up to 11%, which is well below commonly accepted nonprofit guidelines where up to 35% is considered within an optimal range.
Nanda Journeys does not retain any funds. All proceeds go directly toward supporting Sister Martha’s project and the children in her care.
All remaining funds are directed toward the stated project goals.
Make Your Donation Today!
This is about more than a home.
It is about what becomes possible when people are seen, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.
We invite you to be part of what comes next.
