Who is caring for this community
This care community is supported by a small group of people who take on daily responsibility for the children’s safety, wellbeing, and development.
At the center of this work is Kendrick, alongside a group of caretakers who help provide consistent care under often difficult conditions.
Meet Kendrick
Founder and community leader
Kakaire Sulaiman (Kendrick Seans) is 31 years old and was born on January 21, 1995. He is the third of five brothers, all of whom are living and working within the orphanage community. As founder and director, he takes on many roles in the day-to-day running of the work.
Kendrick was orphaned at the age of 6. Over time, he began gathering children through care, shared life, and creative expression — including dance, which later became Wonders Dance Academy. What began as connection and mentorship gradually grew into a small, grassroots care community, and today he continues to lead this work alongside caretakers who support the children day to day.
His passion for dance began at a young age and led to a scholarship opportunity. Today, he teaches many of the children who share that same passion, using dance as a way of building confidence, connection, and joy.
What defines this work is not scale or formal structure, but consistency, responsibility, and commitment over time.
The caretakers
Alongside Kendrick, a group of nine caretakers support the children in this community.
Their work includes daily supervision, cooking, helping children attend school, maintaining the living environment, and supporting younger children. It is ongoing, practical, and often demanding.
These caretakers are part of the reason this community continues to exist.
Babirye Fauzah
Fauzah is 26 years old and was born on March 19, 2000. She helps with cooking, cleaning, and washing clothes, supporting many aspects of daily life in the home. She is a single mother who lives at the orphanage with her two-year-old daughter.
Mutesi Mariam
Mariam is 22 years old and was born on October 18, 2004. She supports daily care through cooking and cleaning, helping maintain the household.
Konso Namulondo Salama
Salama is 42 years old and was born on January 30, 1984. As one of the elders in the community, she serves as a caregiver, teacher, and cook, and helps guide the day-to-day life of the children.
Kakaire Ali
Ali is 23 years old and was born on December 23, 2003. He is one of Kendrick’s brothers and contributes through cooking and carpentry.
Kakaire Isima
Isima is 27 years old and was born on April 28, 1999. He supports the community through cooking and is also learning about herbal medicine. He is a single father and lives at the orphanage with his two daughters.
Kakaire Uthuman
Uthuman is 32 years old and was born on September 4, 1992. He is one of Kendrick’s brothers and contributes through cooking and barbering. He is a single father and lives at the orphanage with his son and daughter.
Kakaire Humara
Humara is 35 years old and was born on June 23, 1989. He is the oldest of Kendrick’s brothers and contributes through cooking while learning carpentry. He is a single father of six children, all of whom live at the orphanage.
Balaba Abdul
Abdul is 35 years old and was born on September 2, 1991. He helps with cooking, barbering, and other day-to-day needs as they arise.
Mukama Tayebwa Allan
Mukama is 24 years old and was born on June 5, 2000. He is a trained social worker with a strong interest in photojournalism, and contributes to the broader support and visibility of the community.
A growing effort
This is still an early-stage effort.
The goal is to continue strengthening the conditions that allow this group of caregivers to provide more stable, consistent care over time.
You can support this work through the Donate page.
This community is centered around the children who are being cared for, supported, and growing together each day.
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