MEET MOSES
When 11‑year‑old Moses was found wandering alone on the streets of Tanzania, he was exhausted, frightened and unsure where he belonged.
Life at home had become overwhelming. With his mother working long hours and his younger brother relying on him, Moses had been forced into a caregiver’s role far too soon. The physical punishment and loneliness he faced made things even harder. Eventually, he began running away, searching for safety and someone who would listen.
Thankfully, members of the public noticed Moses wandering alone and took him to the local Social Welfare Officer, who referred him to Railway Children Africa for protection and support.
Finding safety, and someone to trust
At a temporary shelter under Railway Children Africa’s supervision, Moses finally had a safe place to rest. Through regular counselling, he slowly began to open up about the trauma he had experienced. His case worker helped him rebuild trust, process his pain and start believing in himself again. Bit by bit, the fear that once shaped his days began to lift.
Reuniting with family
Although plans were made to reunite Moses with his mother, a home assessment showed that her situation hadn’t changed. During counselling, Moses spoke warmly of his grandmother’s home – a place where he had once felt safe and loved. With his mother’s consent, Railway Children Africa traced Moses’s grandmother and confirmed she could offer the stable, nurturing home he needed.
Soon after, Moses was reunited with his grandmother, marking the beginning of a new chapter.
Back in school – and thriving
Despite missing years of education, Moses was determined to learn.
Enrolled back into school, he quickly excelled, ranking first in his exams. Railway Children Africa supported Moses with school materials, food and community health insurance to help him stay in education.
Strengthening the family
To ensure long‑term stability, Moses’s grandmother received business training and a small grant to start a poultry farm.
Today, she keeps 35 chickens, sells eggs and vegetables at the local market and earns enough to support her family with pride and independence.
A future full of hope
Moses’s journey shows the power of giving a child a second chance.
Today, he is thriving in school, surrounded by care and building a brighter future for himself.
