An important mission of The Orange Trust is the refurbishment of two orphanages in Dar Salam, Tanzania . Both facilities, operating under the name Umra Orphanage , were in extremely critical condition in terms of infrastructure. The situation was so severe that the local government considered shutting the orphanages down, without providing any budget for refurbishment. Volunteers on site described the conditions as “shocking and disgusting,” with holes in the floors, strong unpleasant smells,...

While The Orange Trust provides a wide range of medical and material resources, an equally important aspect is gaining hands-on experience and stepping outside our comfort zones to truly understand the realities faced by communities in other countries. Volunteering with the organisation offers exactly that opportunity. Hannah, one of our volunteers, had the chance to witness this impact firsthand during her visit to the Kizimkazi Health Centre in Zanzibar, as well as the Umra Orphanage....

Connecting with diverse communities remains a core value of The Orange Trust. In November 2025, the charity took an important step forward by forming a new partnership with the Samia Foundation in Zanzibar . Through this collaboration, The Orange Trust is supporting the Kizimkazi Health Centre by providing essential medical staffing, including dentists, doctors and health support personnel, as well as funding and vital medical equipment. All resources supplied have been directly requested by...