Four families have finished building new homes recently and we are honored to be part of their journey to self-sustainability. Cecilia Wilomo, Adela Kimbangala, Atuvyembe Sodike, and Neema Msigwa all have new homes now thanks to your generosity through Kuza Project. These familes build their own bricks by hand and then hire a technician to assist them in the planning and construction of the home. While they purchase some materials like doors and windows,…
One of the most exciting things that we get to see happen is watching families go through our assistance program and set out on their own. These families would never have been able to provide for their own needs without our support. As we provide them with financial assistance to get on their feet, we're also providing them with the opportunities they need to succeed long-term. Whether it's a roof over their heads or…
Dental care in Igwachanya was virtually non-existent before we opened our dental clinic in November of 2010. Before then, the nearest dentist was a two hour bus ride away. Since the opening of the clinic we have been able to serve over 2,500 people in the area with free and low cost dental care. One of the neediest groups in Igwachanya are the children. Our dentist and staff have been doing outreaches to the…
Earlier this year the Kuza Project team launched two new business associations, one in Mlanagli and one in Igwachanya. The aim of these associations is to invest in groups of women that are working together to lift their families out of extreme poverty. Both groups submitted business plans and budgets to our Tanzanian staff, and both have chosen to start businesses focused on breeding chickens for eggs and meat. Over the last several months…
