Lomo Foundation’s journey began in 2015, with a simple yet powerful mission: to support children in need. It all started with one child, John Laurent, who was unable to attend school because his parents couldn’t afford the school fees. Although Lomo Foundation wasn’t officially registered at the time, we were determined to make a difference. We began assisting children like John, helping them access education by covering their school fees and essential needs.
Since then, our impact has continued to grow. Today, we have supported over 10 students with their education, ensuring they have the opportunity to learn and build a brighter future. In addition to our educational efforts, we are also supporting an orphanage center in Arusha, providing food supplies and other basic necessities to children in need. While we’ve come a long way since our humble beginnings, our mission remains the same: to improve the lives of children and communities in Tanzania, one step at a time.
John is originally from Singida. He was a student at Mwangeza Secondary school at Singida from form I to form II. He became sick when he was in form 2, when he recovered his father could not take him back to school. Then he met the director of Lomo Tanzania Safari and has been receiving since then. John joined Muriet Secondary school from form 2 and finished form four. He is now a form six student at Peace House High school.
John has shown a good progress since we enrolled him in our program. He has good leadership skills which made his fellow students and the school management to elect him as the president of the school. Lomo Tanzania Safari and Lomo Foundation is proud of the journey he has been through and also the efforts he has shown.
Brian was in his last term of form four at Engarenarok Tetra Secondary school. He went through challenges in his family, he was facing difficulties paying school fees and supporting himself with other school expenses. The situations forced him to live in an orphanage, work petty jobs to find school fees. He was then suspended from school and only allowed to go back to school during national examinations. Out of his efforts, he started extra classes to prepare himself for the final examinations at Kaloleni.
He engaged himself with different jobs like selling groundnuts, making bricks and unblocking sewage systems so as to get money for extra studies, but he was unable to pay for the fees because the wages he received was not enough. Brian also had low sugar diabetes which required special diet and attention. During this time he met the director of Lomo Tanzania Safari and his wife, he was then supported with tuition fees and acquiring special diet until he completed national examination. Brian is now reunited with his family.
At Lomo Foundation, we are committed to creating a lasting impact on the lives of less privileged children and local communities in Tanzania. Our initiatives focus on providing essential support, enhancing education, and promoting environmental sustainability to ensure a brighter future for those in need. Through strong partnerships and community-driven efforts, we aim to bring meaningful change that empowers individuals and strengthens entire communities.
Driven by a deep sense of responsibility, Lomo Foundation works to improve education, community well-being, and environmental conservation. We support orphanages by providing essential supplies, renovate schools, and fund education to give children better opportunities. Our eco-friendly initiatives, such as street cleaning, tree planting, and blood donation drives, reinforce our commitment to sustainable development. Through our partnership with Lomo Safaris, every journey taken directly contributes to these efforts, turning travel into a powerful tool for positive change.
