The renovations of several important locations have been completed: the offices at our Chigongwe headquarters and the male dormitory at the Dodoma center, called Shukurani, have been completely refurbished. Significant work was also carried out at the Drop-in Centre in Dodoma: all doors and windows have been replaced and the entire electrical system was redone.
These improvements were made possible thanks to the generosity of Sabrina, who chose to support us with a donation in memory of her husband, Donato. We extend our deepest gratitude to her, with the knowledge that Donato will always remain with us at KISEDET.
KISEDET operates in Tanzania to provide protection and support to vulnerable children and young people. The centers in Chigongwe and Shukurani in Dodoma are our two shelters: the Chigongwe one hosts children and youth on a long-term basis, while Shukurani is a short-term shelter in Dodoma, where minors are temporarily welcomed while waiting to be reintegrated into their family environments or supported toward long-term solutions. The Drop-in Centre, located within the Shukurani compound, is a daytime center in Dodoma where children and youth living or working on the street can find a safe space, receive meals, healthcare, participate in educational and social activities, and be supported by educators and social workers. It is a crucial first point of contact and listening.
The renovation work was completed over a few weeks: first, the Chigongwe office was renewed, then the male dormitory at Shukurani was refurbished, and finally, the improvements at the Drop-in Centre were carried out. Thanks to the donation received, it was possible to significantly upgrade facilities that had long needed intervention.
The Chigongwe office, which hosts a workspace for KISEDET staff and another area for participants in the Universal Civil Service program, now looks much brighter and more professional, both inside and out, thanks to the excellent work done by local builders. The male dormitory at Shukurani, now fully renovated, hosts boys who are temporarily staying at our shelter. The walls have been decorated with colorful drawings depicting Tanzanian animals and nature, created by Civil Service volunteers together with some of the young residents. Soon, the murals at the Drop-in Centre—created over the years by children and youth who have attended the center—will also be restored by the Civil Service team.
