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Tanzania Rural Health Movement

TRHM provides healthcare services, innovation in health and environmental sustainability among the underserved/rural communities.

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Make a Lasting Impact on Healthcare for Vulnerable Communities in Mwanza, Tanzania

1. Street Medicine Project: Bringing Healthcare to Those Who Need It Most

The Street Medicine Project is dedicated to providing essential healthcare and psychosocial support to street-connected children and elderly individuals in Mwanza. Through our outreach-based services, we offer not only medical care but also basic needs like food, clothing, bathing, and shaving. In partnership with the Bisou Bailey Medical Dispensary, we deliver comprehensive healthcare services, including consultations, health education, vaccinations, dental care, minor surgeries, and treatments for neglected tropical diseases. Since its inception in 2015, we’ve helped over 25,000 street connected children, bringing healthcare and dignity to some of the most marginalized in our community.

2. Mwanza Community Emergency Response Project: Saving Lives, One Call at a Time

The Mwanza Community Emergency Response Project is a life-saving initiative that provides free emergency medical care across Mwanza. Utilizing our Layperson First Responder Model, we train motor-taxi drivers and community members to respond quickly to medical and trauma emergencies. With a toll-free emergency hotline (0800 750 112) and real-time dispatch technology (“Beacon Software”), we ensure help arrives within minutes. In 2024, we've responded to over 1,034 emergencies and saved the lives of 1,164 people. Your support can help us expand this vital service to reach even more individuals in urgent need.

3. Bisou Bailey Medical Dispensary Project: Affordable, Accessible Healthcare for All

The Bisou Bailey Medical Dispensary, launched in 2021, addresses the critical shortage of healthcare facilities in rural and underserved areas. This social enterprise provides comprehensive medical services such as ultrasound, lab tests, pharmacy, maternity care, and dental services. Serving over 500 patients per month, the dispensary is transforming healthcare access for disadvantaged communities. With your support, we can continue to offer life-changing healthcare to those who need it the most.

Our 7-Year Vision: A Healthier Future for 500,000 rural and underserved People

Our vision is bold—over the next seven years, we aim to:

  • Train and retain 1,000 community first responders to ensure rapid medical and emergency support across Mwanza.
  • Reach 500,000 disadvantaged individuals including pregnant women with life-saving healthcare interventions.
  • Scale our medical dispensary and its reimbursement infrastructure, ensuring it covers 20% of TRHM's operational costs.

Your gift can change lives. By supporting our projects, you’re helping us provide vital healthcare, save lives, and build a healthier future for thousands of underserved individuals in Mwanza. Together, we can make a tangible difference—one person, one family, and one community at a time.

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