Upendo Journal

Fr Walter Msingwa has been reassigned to another parish near the TOUCO farm in Madeke. We thank  him profusely for his years of service and hope… Read More »Farewell and Hello

Fr Bruno has always been passionate about farming  and food self-sufficiency and educating the children,  from Madeke Fruit Farm to the TOUCO Family  veggie plots… Read More »Farming

Kids of Dorothea house family, digging the avocado farm, weeding and watering their farm

Alfred Mtweve is a young man who was raised by TOUCO at Familia Upendo Yerusalem in Mafinga. Through the care, guidance, and support he received… Read More »Alfred Mtweve’s Story

The Kindergarten Graduation at Dototea Upendo Village, a loving home operated by TOUCO in Tanzania, was a beautiful celebration of growth, hope, and new beginnings.… Read More »Kindergarten graduation at a Dototea Upendo Village, a TOUCO orphanage in Tanzania

At the Ibumila local gardens, the acre of 200 avocado trees is almost ready to be harvested. The 340 acre Ikangas tree farm is recovering… Read More »Farming and Livestock

Sr. Frida Mdemu, from Theresina Sisters Iringa Diocese, has served at Ibumila Orphanage since 2018. This May, Sr. Frida was called back to her congregation… Read More »Thank you Sr. Frida

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ed Klopfenstein, a cherished member of the TOUCO board who generously shared his time and talents with… Read More »In Loving Memory of Ed Klopfenstein

This past Ash Wednesday brought with it an unexpected blessing. The newly appointed Bishop made an impromptu visit to our beloved Upendo Village—a surprise that… Read More »Ash Wednesday