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The Mountain of Joy Works with the society to Empower Youth with Autism and other Challenges, make them productive by giving them Life skills Education and job opportunity to the society and avoid stigma and Dependents to the society (Inclusive)

09/02/2026

Big News from Morombo Market! ☀️
We are so excited to announce that The Mountain of Joy Foundation has a new daily home! From now on, you can find us every single day at Morombo Market.
🛍️ What’s in our stall?
We are bringing you high-quality, handcrafted goods made with love by our team:
Fresh Eggs 🥚
Handmade Bags & Blankets 🧶
Cozy Scarves 🧣
Liquid Soap 🧼
✨ More Than Just a Shop
Every purchase you make supports our mission. Our stall serves as a practical classroom where our youth learn:
Sales & Customer Service: Building confidence through interaction.
Financial Literacy: Mastering basic payment processing and money management.
Stop by to shop, say hello, and learn more about the work we do at the Mountain of Joy Foundation. We’d love to share our story with you!
📍 Location: Morombo Market
⏰ Opening: Every Day!

07/02/2026

04/02/2026

"A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart." 🤝
For kids with disabilities, social connection is a powerful bridge to the world. It’s about more than just playing; it’s about being seen, heard, and valued exactly as you are. ✨

25/01/2026

Balance: More Than Just Staying Upright

For kids with disabilities, balance is the "secret architect" of development. It’s the bridge between a stationary world and an independent one.
Why Movement Matters 🧠
Movement isn’t just physical—it’s neurological.
When a child works on balance, they are:
🔸Rewiring the Brain: Building new neural pathways.
🔸Freeing Up Focus: When the body feels stable, the brain can finally focus on talking, playing, and learning.
🔸Building Core Power: Stability at the center creates precision at the fingertips.
🚩 The Hurdles
It’s a tough climb! Many of our kiddos navigate:
Mixed Signals: The brain and inner ear not quite "syncing" (vestibular challenges).
Muscle Tone: Fighting against muscles that are either too tight or too relaxed.
Body Awareness: Not always knowing where their limbs are in space.

29/12/2025

🇹🇿 Gratitude from Tanzania: Wrapping up 2025!
As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to look back with full hearts. Reflecting on everything we’ve achieved for our children and youth with disabilities, one thing is clear: none of this would be possible without YOU. 💙
Our work on the ground depends on the kindness and dedication of our community. Before we step into the new year, we want to say a massive ASANTE SANA (Thank You) to those who made 2025 so special:
✨ Our Special Thanks to:homestay , and Havilla: Your generous donations and unwavering support have been the backbone of our projects this year. You are helping us create a brighter future!
: Thank you for another incredible year of partnership. Your help in connecting us with passionate volunteers is invaluable.
To our Volunteers: To every individual who spent time with us—thank you! The cultural exchange and the energy you bring are a true enrichment for our organization every single year. .annxka.__ .bock .thierens Together, we are breaking barriers and empowering young lives. We can't wait to see what we can achieve together in 2026! 🌍✨

10/12/2025

Cultural Heritage & Kids Adventure!

A day of discovery and wonder! ✨ We took the kids on a simple yet fascinating tour of the local Cultural Heritage Center. The guides were fantastic, bringing the history of the compound to life both inside and out. The absolute highlight for the little ones? Finding all the incredible animal pictures and ancient drawings! 🦒🐆 They were completely captivated by seeing the stories of the past.
We topped off this cultural journey with a stop at Kisongo Airport ✈️, watching the planes come and go—the perfect exciting end to a day of learning!
Culture, history, and a touch of airplane excitement! What a successful day out ✨
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06/12/2025

🎁 Making Spirits Bright: Arusha Meets Bonn! 🇩🇪🇹🇿
We had such a wonderful time at the IBIS Bonn Christmas Market today! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our little stall.
It was more than just a market; it was a chance to share the amazing work being done by the youth at
🧵 We sold beautiful hand-sewn bags and crafted items made with love and dedication by the young people in our program. Every purchase directly supports their education, therapy, and future!
🗣️ We had so many nice conversations and were so inspired by the great people we met who were eager to learn more and support our mission.
🏔️ We shared the vision of the Mountain of Joy—a place of growth, skill development, and pure happiness!
Your support truly makes a difference. Every stitch, every conversation, every donation helps us build a brighter future.
If you missed us, you can still support our project! Check out the link in our bio to learn more about our work in Arusha.

29/11/2025

Just yesterday, we watched Salihati and Gregory practice their shopping role-play skills.
Today? They did it for real! 🥳
We took the two on an outing to a small neighborhood shop here in Arusha.
The focus and pride in their eyes were absolutely priceless! ✨
Every step in these projects is designed to break down barriers and enable true independence.
This is more than just a trip to the store—it's confirmation that practice, trust, and support lead to major victories.
➡️ Applying learned skills in the real world:
Mission accomplished!

Follow us to see what new skills our participants will conquer next!

19/11/2025

🇹🇿 A Huge Thank You to Giving Hands! 🙏
We want to send a massive shout-out and heartfelt thank you to our partners at Giving Hands for their incredible support throughout 2025! ❤️
Thanks to their dedication, we were fortunate to welcome so many amazing and diverse volunteers to our project here in Tanzania this year. Each volunteer has been an absolute asset and a true enrichment to our community and our work.
🌱 Growing Together
Volunteering isn't just about giving; it's about a deep, two-way exchange. We truly value the opportunity to learn from one another, sharing different perspectives, skills, and cultures. This mutual exchange strengthens our project and broadens our horizons.
🌟 More Than Just Volunteers
What truly makes this experience special is the connection. We are so happy that so many of the volunteers who came through Giving Hands didn't just leave a legacy of work, but left as cherished friends. Your spirit, energy, and kindness remain with us!
To everyone who dedicated their time in 2025: Asanteni Sana! We look forward to seeing the wonderful things you all do next!

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15/11/2025

🇹🇿 Inspiring Farewell to Our Amazing Volunteer!
We want to send a massive thank you and a heartfelt goodbye to Dan, our incredible volunteer from America! 🇺🇸
For the past five weeks, Dan has been an absolute force of positive energy here in Tanzania. He has been actively involved with the children, dedicating his time to play, dance, and teach in the most loving and enthusiastic way. ❤️
Played games that brought endless laughter.
Danced with pure joy
Taught valuable lessons that will stay with the children long after he's gone.
Dan, your dedication, kindness, and support have made a real difference in the lives of these amazing children with disabilities.
We are so grateful for every moment you shared.
The children and all of us here will miss you dearly!
Come back and visit soon!

Thank you

11/11/2025

Learning by doing 🌟

Today, two of our young participants practiced important life skills — one took on the role of the shopkeeper, serving customers and handling money, while the other practiced shopping, asking for what she needs and paying for her items. 💬💰

These small exercises are a big step toward independence — helping our youth gain confidence and prepare for real-life situations in a safe and supportive environment. ❤️

Every step counts on the journey to self-reliance! 🙌✨

26/10/2025

Today, we celebrated the Communion of our beloved 'lightness'! ✨
The children were all so excited and truly happy to be a part of this special day. It was a beautiful celebration filled with togetherness, dancing, fun, and, of course, delicious cake! 🎂
For us, Mountain of Joy is more than just a project; it's a true family. Moments like this really reinforce the incredible bond and community we share. ❤️

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Address

0659 139 036
Arusha

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 17:00
Saturday	08:00 - 00:00

Telephone

+255659139036

Website

http://www.mountainofjoyfoundation.org/

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