Rita Langeland - Founder/Executive
While ministering in Tanzania at a Pastor's Conference in February of 2003, Rita observed the needs of children affected by the AIDS epidemic evident all around. A desire to establish a place of safety, love and education for orphaned children began to grow in her heart. Repeated visits to the nation every six months over the next several years helped develop the vision of establishing an orphanage that would be a training center for future leaders of the nation. Passion for that vision prompted her to begin the lengthy process required to open the doors to the Treasures of Africa Children's Home in Moshi, Tanzania. After a great fight of faith, hard work and perseverance by both supporters and the TOA team, Rita was able to rejoice when TOA began receiving its first residents in March of 2007.
Faith Kimori had been a valued member of the TOA staff from the beginning of the orphanage's existence and then after serving as the onsite Teacher for a few years, she resigned to establish another orphan project, for young adult orphans, in the city of Moshi. Her project, now firmly established and running well, continues on. So when an important position came open at TOA, Faith was ready to return.
Sunday Joseph
Geoffrey Kioko