Malaria kills and is the leading cause of death in the developing world. Pregnant women and children under 5 years are at greatest risk and in Tanzania one-third of infant deaths are due to malaria. 

When quickly diagnosed, the disease can be easily treated, but most deaths occur because parents are unable to afford basic health care or consult with a doctor. 

There is a solution. 

A medical insurance card, which costs £30/$40 per year, can ensure that a child receives free and timely treatment for malaria AND access basic health care for all preventable and treatable conditions. 

Your donation can literally save a life. 

If you would like to sponsor a medical insurance card in lieu of a birthday gift or other special occasion, please email us for a personalised gift certificate. 

About Kijana Kwanza (Young People First)

Kijana Kwanza (Young People First) is a grassroots project based in Moshi, Tanzania that empowers children and young people with the skills and opportunities to prepare them for a future without poverty.

The organisation directly sponsors over 200 children and young people, most of whom are orphaned, abandoned or from single-parent families, who reside in the community, in foster care or on-site at one of our children’s homes or youth hostels. Most of our children and young people attend school or are enrolled in a vocational course at college, whilst some undertake apprenticeships or work-shadowing in local industry. Outside of formal education, we deliver an extensive programme of extra-curricular learning, which emphasises soft skills development, leadership training and digital inclusion. 

Aside from direct student sponsorship, Kijana Kwanza delivers a variety of day services and social welfare provision from its HQ in Moshi Town, for the wider community of children, young people and their families. These include free and subsidised English language and Computer classes, a Study Café, hardship grants and interest-free loans, seasonal campaigns, community events and microfinance initiatives.

For a full list of our activities, visit www.kijana-kwanza.org. 

Keep updated with our work, join our WhatsApp community group. 

For more information, you can also contact our UK Outreach Worker, Sarah Bibi, by WhatsApp on +44 7954 135 686 or email [email protected].