Transforming childhood, together.

What is Kafika House?

Kafika House provides high-love, low-cost surgical and rehabilitative care for children in Tanzania living with treatable disabilities.

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Since 2008, the organisation has helped more than 10,000 children access surgery, recovery, and rehabilitation in a warm, supportive environment — ensuring that cost is never a barrier to a child’s healing.

Kafika House Australia

Kafika House Australia is a registered Australian charity dedicated to supporting Kafika House’s work in Tanzania. We raise funds, host events, organise immersive trips, and provide tax-deductible receipts for donations — all in support of children receiving life-changing treatment and care.

All donations made through Kafika House Australia directly support the healing journeys of children at Kafika House in Tanzania.

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Climbing the hill behind our Arusha facility; a favourite activity among our children and HQ team that brings sunshine, fresh air, and exercise.
Transforming childhood, together. Our high-love, low-cost surgery programme provides a loving home for children receiving pre and post-operative care and rehabilitation for surgically correctable disabilities in Tanzania.
Looking to volunteer for an excellent cause? Check out our website for open volunteer positions that we are looking to fill! Positions are listed at the bottom of the 'Partner' tab of our website.
Our ‘residential outpatient’ model of care means that our patients aren’t staying in hospital to recover from surgery - they’re made at home at Kafika House. This arrangement allows our children to recover in a clean, caring e
In Tanzania, it’s not only that disability excludes people from opportunity on the grounds of physical ability; stigma denies them care, acceptance, and their rightful place in community. It’s why so much of our work revolves around com
Stigma stifles awareness. Many families have no idea their child’s condition is treatable. It’s why many of our clubfoot patients are older children or even teenagers – by the time news of Kafika House reaches them, they’ve
Acts of kindness make our whole world go round. Everything we do is made possible by generosity – and it’s what allows us to provide high-love, transformational care to children whose families would never otherwise be able to afford it.
With a little bit of rain, our piece of land at Likamba has turned gloriously green. We love to bring friends round for sundowners and endless views, or just pop by to soak up the peace and quiet. We’re grateful for this space to dream.
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