Health and Wellness

Rural healthcare accessibility in Tanzania remains a major challenge with over 80% of the rural population experiencing very limited access to doctors and medicines. Lack of funds, facilities and trained personnel all contribute to poor health outcomes for many rural people. RHWF has contributed funds, transport, and enlisted volunteer doctors to enable over 3,000 rural people to receive medical care on an annual basis. This crucial service has detected many undiagnosed conditions, provided treatment for life-threatening illnesses, and offered critical maternal care. In addition, RHWF has distributed dozens of trauma kits to first response healthcare workers in our districts and together with District Medical Councils, has donated and distributed thousands of mosquito nets. Equally importantly, our volunteer doctors from the US and Canada have provided free training to frontline healthcare personnel in our districts to improve skills and update medical techniques. Improving lives through healthcare access is an integral part of our partnership with the communities that surround our areas.

Mobile Clinics

In remote regions of Africa, rural people often occupy seasonal dwellings far from established villages and centers, depending on weather conditions and the availability of water and other resources. Consequently, accessing already limited medical facilities becomes all but impossible for these semi-nomadic people. In order to extend vital medical care to these hard-to-reach people, RHWF dispatches 37 mobile clinics on a monthly basis to ensure that core services such as infectious disease prevention and maternal care are available in even the most remote locations

Medical dispenseries

A critical part of RHWF’s commitment to improved health outcomes in our neighboring communities is ensuring that lifesaving medication and medical supplies are available to those that need them. RHWF dispatches 22 medical dispensaries to remote rural communities on an annual basis. These dispensaries provide medicines and supplies to people who otherwise would have to travel multiple days to access them.

Clean Water Program

Lack of clean water is a constant problem for people in remote regions. Illness caused by dirty water can lead to death or incapacitation and rob communities of vital workers and prevent children from attending school. Additionally, the task of water collection often falls to women and young children who face danger from exhaustion and wild animals while traveling long distances to collect it. RHWF has installed 12 wells pumps and filtration systems in remote villages across Tanzania. The presence of safe, clean water in close proximity to communities reduces risks associated with traveling for water and returns vital time that can be used for work, study and community planning.

Education

The majority of Tanzania’s population is rural. Ensuring that rural residents have educational access on par with those in urban areas is a major development challenge that can have profound impacts on rural communities and the nation. Improvements in education have a crucial role to play in creating opportunities and equipping rural people with the knowledge and skills to build their livelihoods, incomes, and productivity. Growth in the agricultural sector which is critical for food security and improved outcomes for women and girls are both development areas that rely almost entirely on improving education. Education is also a potent weapon in the fight against poaching and habitat destruction. Improving agricultural output and economic opportunities in rural areas, ensures that youth aren’t drawn to illegal activity and have the skills to participate fully in an economy supported by sustainable wildlife management practices.

School Building Construction

RHWF has undertaken significant school construction activities with over 37 school buildings completed since 2006. These projects have included classrooms, kitchens, latrines, libraries, and administration offices. These efforts have enhanced educational infrastructure in the regions that we operate and have had an enormous impact, creating better learning environments for students in these areas and improving access to education and essential resources for local communities.

Teachers Housing Construction

Since 2006, RHWF has completed 75 units of teacher housing in the districts surrounding our areas. These housing projects have provided comfortable accommodation for teachers, furthering their commitment to educational development in these regions and ensuring that rural schools are able to retain the staff needed for effective and continuous education of students.

Conservation Education

RHWF’s Conservation Education efforts have been comprehensive and impactful. We have conducted various educational activities, including conservation film shows in 33 villages within our concession areas and internship programs for Tanzanian college and university graduates. These initiatives have played a crucial role in raising awareness about conservation and wildlife management. Additionally, the establishment of community libraries, with trained librarians and educational books, has contributed significantly to conservation education and community learning.

Supply of school stationary

RHWF has provided essential support for education through the supply of school stationery and educational books. These contributions play a crucial role in rural schools, where access to learning materials can be limited by both budget and supply chain. By providing school stationery and other educational materials, RHWF helps improve the quality of education in these areas and ensure that student’s efforts aren’t inhibited by a lack of basic materials such as pens, paper and books.