Karibu Uzima Centre!
Empowering Lives, Spreading Hope
We are a Community Based Organization in Ilemela, Mwanza, Tanzania. We empower people living with HIV and vulnerable children. From school supplies to medical care support and vocational training, we uplift our community and help individuals thrive.
Our Impact: Close to 300 direct beneficiaries.
Our Mission and what we do
To provide hope, health, and education to people living with HIV and vulnerable children.
We provide psychosocial support through support groups and home visits.
School supplies, tuition, and school fees support for students.
Improve livelihoods through Savings and Loan Groups .
We assist with the cost of medical care.
We also train caregivers to better provide for the elderly with HIV and provide vocational training for out-of-school teens.
Our Vision
Our Vision is that people living with HIV and vulnerable children may have life to the fullest
Below is our Reach and Impact in numbers.
90 adults living with HIV
60 children and teens living with HIV
50 vulnerable children
50 guardians supporting children in need
20 unemployed young adults
13 elderly individuals living with HIV
“Now I am ready for school. Thank you so much for helping me :)”
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Impact Stories
At Uzima Centre, we strive to empower individuals, families, and entire communities to live life to the fullest. Here’s some of the stories from our beneficieries.
Budunguli’s Learning and Earning a Brighter Future
Budunguli, who had only completed primary school, transformed his life through our “Learn and Earn” program. After training as a barber and opening his own shop, he now earns Tsh100,000/= monthly, giving him a new lease on life and helping him support his family.
Venancia Dreams of Becoming a Nurse
Venancia, a secondary school student, has been with us since primary school. Her dream of becoming a nurse is now more attainable as she receives school supplies and textbooks from Uzima Centre, empowering her to succeed academically.
Consolata’s Journey to Financial Independence
Consolata, a mother of three, turned her life around with the help of our support group. By joining our Savings and Loan Group, she started a business selling liquid soap, increasing her monthly income by Tsh70,000/= and gaining the ability to provide for her family.