Kilimanjaro MEDLIFE | Nonprofit Charity | Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
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Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Population  Population: 184,292

Land Area  Land Area: 990 km²

Languages  Languages: Swahili and English

Currency   Currency: Tanzanian shilling

About This Location

Map LocationLocated on the Eastern coast of Africa, Tanzania is incredible – with a diverse geography that includes Africa’s highest mountain (Kilimanjaro), Serengeti National Park, and a gorgeous coastline.

Why You Should Come

Why You Should Come
Over one-third of all households in Tanzania live in poverty, on $1.00 a day or less with children and rural populations disproportionately affected by this hardship. As the economy relies primarily on agriculture, approximately 75% of the population lives in rural areas, often without access to basic infrastructure or clean water.

According to UNICEF in Tanzania, “Malnutrition — most prevalent in young children from poorest or rural households — is the single biggest contributor to child mortality, with malaria, anemia, pneumonia, diarrhea, HIV and AIDS also being key causes.” The average age in Tanzania is 18 years old, yet young people are often excluded from the decision making processes that directly affect them. Young people also have the highest rate of new HIV infections and poor knowledge of family planning.

Although the abolition of primary school fees has increased primary school attendance to 94%, there has been no corresponding increase in teachers, infrastructure, or resources.

Because of these issues, MEDLIFE focuses on improving education in this region through a partnership with the Mailisita Foundation. The foundation runs an education center for orphans, funded by the income from an adjacent guest house, the Stella Maris Lodge. Students that visit the country will learn about rural poverty and development challenges in Africa.

Please Keep In Mind:

MEDLIFE values the diversity of our volunteers, including those who identify as LGBTI. We recognize that the current conditions in Tanzania may pose potential risks for LGBTI individuals. Each volunteer must consider these factors when deciding to participate in trips to this location. To assist in making an informed decision, we provide the following resources.

Government Resources:

MEDLIFE maintains consistent contact with our in-country field offices to monitor the safety of each site, so please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or to your Chapter Manager if you have any questions or concerns.

How You Can Help

MEDLIFE addresses some of the most pressing issues in these communities through Mobile Clinics, patient follow-up, and community development projects. But our work would not be possible without motivated individuals like you choosing to volunteer in Service Learning Trips (SLT).

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