We seek to inspire global change through community transformation
in Tanzania Africa
Who are we?
Small Steps is the combined effort of loving and passionate people, eager to equip young people in the Mt. Meru region of Tanzania and make a lasting impact in our world.
We provide a loving home for 25 girls. Our continually evolving School is providing quality education to almost 300 students. Teachers, house-moms, ground-staff, kids and Small Steps’ volunteers offer their unique gifts to transform the lives and community around them.
Prisca, House Mom
Joseph, 2nd Grade Teacher
Latifah, one of our Girls
Valentine, Grounds Staff
25
Girls
300
Students
50
Staff
What’s our Mission?
We don’t call our Home at Small Steps an orphanage, because it isn’t one. Home is where family live, and we are a family. Each girl at Small Steps knows that they will always have a place with us; through high-school, college, motherhood and life. We’re not in the business of lending a hand and waving goodbye, we’re in the business of forever family.
Our school at Small Steps, as well as carrying the state curriculum, has a strong focus on entrepreneurship. We’re seeking to equip our students with the necessary tools to transform their country and communities.
Our Mission
Kent County is one of the most severely underserved communities in Tennessee. To combat this adversity, Project Sprout seeks to nourish our neighbors at the most fundamental level with healthy food options and a strong support network. All members get a portion of each harvest and surpluses are donated to low-income families whose work schedules prevent them from volunteering.
With ten gardens and counting, Project Sprout has seen a significant improvement in mental and physical health for all participating community members. Other than lowering obesity, blood pressure, and depression rates, the crime rate has also fallen. Our children are doing better in school, reporting higher grades and aspirations, and better job prospects.
Get Involved
If you live near one of our gardens, get involved to receive portions of each harvest. We accept volunteers regardless of skill level. There is a rotation in roles, but we’ll teach you all the skills you need to know. Teenagers 14 years and older can earn community service credits for school in addition to getting produce for their families. Donations are also vital to our growth, as we use them for seed, fertilizer, tools, and outreach.