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Formerly The Plaster House, Kafika House is a high-love, low-cost rehabilitative surgery programme.
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12/01/2026

Happy Zanzibar Revolution Day - we’re celebrating with fresh air, sunshine, and play!

09/01/2026

Waving a fond farewell to volunteers Dan and Olivia! We are so grateful for their time, love, and impact—they’ll be deeply missed by our team and patients alike.

Visit the link below to learn about opportunities to volunteer with us:

https://www.kafikahouse.org/partner

07/01/2026

We are so grateful for our friends at Braeburn International School for their creative and continued support!

Recently, Ruth – the school librarian – came by for a visit, and the children loved reading with her and hearing her share stories.

Thank you Braeburn Arusha !

05/01/2026

Osteomyelitis is known for being tough to treat, and full recovery isn’t always expected — but behind the scenes, we’ve been pioneering a new approach with some truly promising results.

Read more about Osteomyelitis and our approach to treatment here: https://www.kafikahouse.org/learn/all-about-osteomyelitis

01/01/2026

Here’s to a bright, beautiful year ahead.

We’re so excited for all that’s in store, and for all the children whose lives we’ll transform together.

31/12/2025

What a year it’s been.

As we stand on the threshold of new beginnings, fresh starts, and so much hope and promise, we’re filled with gratitude for everything 2025 has brought us. From all of us to all of you - happy new year.

29/12/2025

The incredible Mwandamo Women’s team came by for a Mamas Education seminar, teaching caregivers all about maternal and newborn health.

They played educational games, shared experiences and insights, and laughed and learned together. We can’t wait for their next visit - thank you!

27/12/2025

Reconnect. Give back. Explore together.

Spend two unforgettable weeks in Arusha where you and your teen will discover what it means to serve with heart - volunteering at Kafika House each morning, followed by adventures through Arusha’s stunning landscapes and rich culture each afternoon.

Together, you’ll make memories that truly matter.

+ June 20 - July 4, 2026
+ July 11 - July 25, 2026

Learn more at the link below:

https://www.friendsofkafikahouse.org/immersiontrip

25/12/2025

Today has been made so much brighter and more joyous for the children in our care. Thanks to the many generous souls who donated gifts, we were able to fill 155 Christmas gift bags. Because of this, Kafika House is filled with delight, laughter, and the spirit of giving.

We are so grateful to everyone who helped make this day special - thank you

23/12/2025

When she first saw her son, she cried: she had never seen a baby with cleft lip and palate, and didn’t know what was wrong with him. Luckily, her brother-in-law had seen a Kafika House poster, and encouraged her to bring him to us.

Click the link below to read Mama P's full story: https://mailchi.mp/kafikahouse.org/through-a-mamas-eyes

21/12/2025

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between physiotherapy and occupational therapy?

Physiotherapists work on the body’s movement. They help children improve strength, balance, coordination, and mobility. After surgery or casting, they guide exercises that support walking, standing, and physical recovery.

Occupational Therapists focus on everyday function. They help children build the skills they need for daily life — dressing, playing, holding a pencil, feeding themselves, or adapting to new abilities. They look at how the child interacts with their world and help them do it more independently.

20/12/2025

Because of all the people that stand with our children, they are able to stand tall and proud on their own.

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Themi Hill
Arusha

Website

https://www.kafikahouse.org/

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The Plaster House

We believe no child in Tanzania should live with a treatable disability, so we provide a High Love, Low Cost surgical rehabilitation programme at our purpose-built facility in Arusha, northern Tanzania.

We never turn a child away.

The children come from families all over Tanzania who are very poor and most often from rural areas.

Since 2008 over five thousand children with a correctable disability have come through our welcoming doors to be guided through their transformational, healing journey of assessment, followed by surgery or other treatment and then recovery, to leave with hope and a brighter future.