Bringing relief to children affected by HIV & AIDS in South Africa
"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children" - Nelson Mandela
Upcoming Events
An Afternoon of Jazz
Celebrating 25 years of serving of children in South Africa
Highlights:
Date: August 23, 2026
Place: Campus Jax in Newport Beach
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Cost: $80 per person
Ticket includes a glass of bubbly at the entrance, small plates, & (2) glasses of wine
Silent auction items to look out for the day of the event:
- Duffy Boat Rides in Newport Beach
- Durban Curry Dinner at your home
- Safari Package to South Africa
- Hawaii Condo
Please RSVP by August 14th
Since 2001, TIAS ARMS has raised over $1.7 million, with $0.97 cents for every dollar going directly to our grantees!
Our founder's story
Our Founder
Our Founder, Joanne Baker was born in Durban, South Africa in 1952.
Joanne is a retired Operating Room nurse, non-profit founder and life-long advocate for vulnerable children. She serves as a board member and remains actively involved in the organization's work in Newport Beach and through regular visits to South Africa.
Joanne believe lasting change begines with compassion, accountability and investing in every childs potential.
TIAS ARMS was born when Joanne used her 50th birthday party as the first fundraiser and, through that, friends stepped forward to help form a non-profit.
TIAS ARMS has lovingly grown with the dedication of an all-volunteer Board. Since 2001, TIAS ARMS has raised more than one million dollars in fulfillment in our mission.
As Joanne says, “it’s for the the children.”
UNITED NATION GOALS
THE WORK OF TIAS ARMS AIMS AT FULFILLING THE 2030 UNITED NATIONS GOALS OF ADDRESSING POVERTY, HUNGER, HEALTH, EDUCATION, GENDER INEQUALTY AND HUMAN NEEDS