Our projects

What we do

Helping Hands primarily focuses on providing children and youth with access to education. We also aim to support unemployed adults in finding meaningful work. At the heart of all our projects is the principle of self-reliance — our goal is to empower the people we help so they can eventually support themselves. We strive to offer opportunities, not create dependency.

Many of the families we support cannot afford school fees for their children. We often meet children who lack basic school supplies such as backpacks, books, writing materials, and proper uniforms. We ensure these children have the same access to education as their peers. With a completed education, they have a much greater chance of finding a job and building an independent future.

Tanzanian children standing in their new uniforms
Tanzanian woman smiling big in her new wheelchair

No One Should Be Left Behind

While our primary focus is on education, we also encounter people in urgent and challenging situations — and we believe in offering help when it's needed most. If we meet individuals who are battling illness and cannot afford medical care, we step in to support them. Our goal is always to help people recover, regain stability, and return to the workforce.

We also place emphasis on family planning and reproductive health. Through collaborations with local healthcare professionals, we’ve hosted courses that provide education, free birth control, and HIV testing. Ensuring women have access to accurate information and resources empowers them to make informed decisions about their bodies and their futures — something we believe is vital for long-term well-being.

Some of our sunshine stories