Who we help

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Tanzania is twenty times the size of the Netherlands. The St. Kizito hospital in Mikumi is located in the eastern province and equally named Morogoro diocese. The management of the hospital has been in the hands of the Sisters of the Mgolole order since it was founded in 1972. They provide care for about 120,000 citizens, this represents about 20% of the residents of the district. Because of the good quality of care, the hospital also attracts many patients from outside the area. The inhabitants of the region have to live mainly from small-scale agricultural activities.

The St. Kizito hospital is a general hospital with currently around 100 beds. The bed occupancy is high.

an average of 180 people visit the outpatient clinic every day.
many of the admitted patients pas away from malaria (especially children) and AIDS.
almost 2,800 deliveries take place every year.

The total hospital budget is low, the government pays 40% of the costs and 30% comes from patient contributions. The care for pregnant women, children, the elderly and the disabled is free of charge according to government policy.

Spear points in healthcare:

the fight against infectious diseases, such as malaria and AIDS;
help to mother and child. There is a maternity ward with 40 beds;
surgery and traumatology;
aid to traffic victims. The hospital is at a crossroads of roads and receives many victims of many major and minor accidents;

The diocese in Morogoro has always been heavily involved in health care. In order to raise healthcare in Tanzania to a higher level, the diocese works closely with government instated programs.

The diocese maneges:

3 hospitals
1 Healthcare center
25 distribution points for vaccinations and medication
orphanages and schools under the care of the sisters of the Mgolole order

The Morogoro Support Foundation is also active in the St. Agnes clinic in Lugono, a town 25 km west of the provincial capital Morogoro. The clinic offers beds for out patients and has a number of beds in case patients require an overnight stay. The number of patients is growing steadily, partly due to the influx of Massai.

The clinic provides monthly care for:

the treatment of an average of 200 patients
10 to 15 delivery’s
vaccinations, guidance, and education to 150 mothers and babies

What We Do

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We bring people, ideas and materials together for structural changes that contribute to better medical care for the people of Tanzania.

Among other things we supply, medical equipment and instruments, computers and medical materials that are difficult to obtain in Tanzania.

We advise and implement concrete solutions for drinking water supply, sewage treatment and energy supply, for example to be used for the cooling of medication. We also take care of the purchase and installation of solar panels and the purchase and maintenance of tools.

We contribute to the training of doctors, nurses and laboratory staff, both financially and practically. The Morogoro Support Foundation subsidizes training to become a practicing doctor or nurse. Medical teams from the Netherlands travel to Tanzania at least once a year to carry out more complex operations that also serve as 'training on the job'. Next to this the Dutch teams also give medical advice at a distance.

A number of outposts are controlled from the St. Kizito hospital. The Morogoro Support Foundation regularly sends specialists to develop and realize new projects together with local groups.

We initiate improvement of hospital care and facilities. In 2013 a new maternity clinic was opened and the operating room and various nursing departments were modernized. The installation of improved sewerage, water pipes and lighting has also been realized.

Donation

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With your financial contribution you will help support improvement of healthcare in a large area, and for 120,000 Tanzanian citizens. With your help the St Kizito hospital in Mikumi and the St. Agnes clinic in Lugono will be able to realize this goal.

Your contribution will not only benefit acute medical care. The residents of Mikumi and surrounding villages will gain access to good health education, which in our opinion every citizen of the world should be able to count on.

Support us and the people in the province of Morogoro, Tanzania.

Support us with a direct iDEAL or bank transfer . Or donate on a project or support a promotion.

About Us

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We provide care via short lines, without the intervention of third parties, with guaranteed efficient use of all resources.

“outreach” checkup on mother and daughter

Founding

The Morogoro Support Foundation was established in 1998. By bringing together employees and physicians from the Alrijne Zorggroep (vh Rijnland Hospital) in Leiderdorp, the Atrium in Heerlen and other volunteers, the foundation makes a structural contribution to the improvement of medical care in the Morogoro province, Tanzania.

The foundation also organizes campaigns in the Netherlands to create awareness of the need for medical care in Tanzania. By bringing together people, ideas, funds, materials and knowledge, the foundation facilitates projects in collaboration with the local residents.

Remove stitches at outpatient clinic

Goals

Making a contribution to the improvement of medical care in the Morogoro province in Tanzania, in particular for St. Kizito Hospital, Mikumi and the St. Agnes clinic, Lugono. The foundation strives to achieve this goal by:

Stimulating a relationship between inhabitants of Tanzania and various hospitals in the Netherlands.
Providing material and immaterial support.
The exchange of doctors, nurses, medical support and technical personnel and volunteers.

The Office

Education

Our doctors and nurses go to share their knowledge with the locals about twice a year. Both local employees and doctors work with great enthusiasm on:

practical training toward the execution of more complex procedures
support in improving hygiene
help with the development and implantation of protocols
response to the need/request of the professionals in Tanzania.

On their return they share their experiences with colleagues in the Netherlands and stimulate understanding and insight into the situation in Tanzania.

The Workspace

Financieel

The following annual reports have been approved.

Annual Report 2021Annual Report 2020Annual Report 2019Annual Report 2018Annual Report 2017Annual Report 2016Annual Report 2015Annual Report 2014Annual Report 2013Annual Report 2012Annual Report 2011Annual Report 2010

The following ANBI forms have been approved.

Support us

The people of Tanzania need your and our support.

You can transfer your financial contribution to bank account NL25ABNA0513906207, in the name of Morogoro Support Foundation or via iDEAL. We can also help you with direct debit, tax advise for your donotion or help you become a sponsor. Please contact the Secretary by e-mail info@10trees.org of bel +31 713414236. If you have ideas about further cooperation or a special gift, please contact a board member or e-mail alex@10trees.org.