Smile e.V.
Malaika Smile e.V. has been supporting children in Uganda since 2017 through a children's home, educational opportunities, and social integration. The organization promotes sustainable structures and provides children with a safe future. Commitment and transparency are at the heart of their mission.
Malaika Smile e.V. - An Initiative for Children in Uganda
editMalaika Smile e.V. is a non-profit organization that has been committed to supporting children in Uganda since its founding in 2017. The initiative was launched by the Irtenkauf family and aims to provide children from socially disadvantaged families with a safe home and access to education.
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Malaika Smile is to enable children in Uganda to live in a "larger family" by imparting African and German values. The organization aims to be an example of collective action and change, providing children with a structured and future-oriented life perspective[2][3].
Key Products and Services
edit- MALAIKA Smile Home: The organization operates a children's home in Kampala, where 25 children live and are cared for. Additionally, it supports about 50 children in a neighboring village by financing their education, nutrition, and medical care[1].
- Education and Promotion: Malaika Smile enables children to access schools and offers additional lessons in subjects such as English and vocational skills[4].
- Social Support: The organization promotes the integration of children into the community and provides a stable family environment[3].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editA central goal of Malaika Smile is to create sustainable structures in the long term. This includes building its own school to provide children with better educational opportunities. The organization works closely with local communities and has already received land for the school construction[1]. Through regular visits from the founding family and close collaboration with local caregivers, the quality of support is continuously improved[1][4].
Malaika Smile e.V. is funded through donations, memberships, and the sale of handicrafts. The organization is registered in Germany and Uganda and places great importance on transparency and personal relationships with the supported children[2][4].