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TDCF reaches a Milestone
TDCF reaches a Milestone… Thank you all especially M V LATEST NEWS GROUP.
Wheelchair no 400 was handed over MZEE D who got both of his legs amputated due to diabetes and recently lost eyesight on both of his eyes due to cataract and diabetes.
After his amputation, he has been totally housebound and has a big family of nine people to feed daily.
Some children are still schooling and the two eldest have no jobs.
As from now, TDCF will help the family food from monthly family food relief program that goes to 50 families every month from funds collected.
Mr. D will also attend eye clinic on Monday and see the specialist for possible cataract surgery to solve the eyesight issue.
He will also see the specialist for possible prosthesis limbs to make him more mobile.
Appeal for school, college, university fees
Mr YHY was today handed over with a brand new laptop to help him in university studies. He has been under TDCF sponsorship since his first year in his A level in Magu district.
He hails from Kigoma and comes from a very down to earth, humble and poor family background. His school academic performance is excellent as both his O levels and A levels he has scored division one as his results certificate shows. He has now been selected to join one of the best universities in TZ THE SOKOINNE UNIVERSITY to persue a five years course in vetenary medicine.
Becides loan from the loan board, TDCF will top up the full shortfall so that he can complete his studies smoothly an be useful to serve the country.
His first year costs amounting to tshs 2.7 m/- have been paid advance in full and from Friday he will be oficillay joining his course at university
We wish him all the best and thank the donor taking care of his education expenses
TDCF literally has hundreds of applications for school, college and universities fees. Please contact us if you can help.
Donate bicycles and help students
Mr AM who is a first year A level student (Form V) at Pamba secondary school in Mwanza city who leaves at Kiseke area that is almost 10 km away from the school. He normally walks about 20 km back and forth.
He was today handed over a brand new bicycle, donated by a well wisher from Toronto so that he can now attend school less tired and reach back home earlier to help his parents in domestic work and continue studying at home with more time.
Such a bicycle costs about tshs 250,000/- (£ 86 / usd $110 / C$ 167 / AUD$ 167)
TDCF have many applications for bicycles from students. If you would like to help, please contact us.
Donate Sewing machines to start tailoring classes
Four sewing machines were today handed over by TDCF to Muleba villagers in Kagera region to open up a tailoring class in the village for ladies. This tailoring classes will accommodate 40 women daily in four shifts of ten women and they will learn tailoring skills within six months and start earning and help bringing up their families. If you want to donate a sewing machine, please contact us.
TDCF runs sewing classes for adults
TDCF runs sewing classes for adults who never got chance to go to school or had to drop out because of difficulty with fees. These children from Foundation Karibu Tanzania orphanage are wearing clothes made at the TDCF sewing classes. If you want to help with sponsoring students, please contact us.
Donate a well in small villages
Please sponsor a well to ease hardship in small villages. Please contact TDCF for more information.
Wheelchairs and Tricycles for Disabled
TDCF strive to improve the situation by sponsoring many students in Tanzania…
Access to Clean and Clear Water
Many people in africa do not have access to safe water, and fewer yet receive even…
Ensure Education For Every Child
TDCF strive to improve the situation by sponsoring many students in Tanzania…
Our Activities
Achievements
Provide Food
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Provide Clean Sanitation
100 Toilets & 50 Showers Build.Total Number of Schools supported 50.Each school has an average of 500 studends.
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Provide Desk & Chairs
1000 Desk Provided.500 one seaters.500 three seaters. Total students supported 2000.
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Provide Social Sustainability
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Provide Financial Support
Supported more than 758 students for education; from Sewing classes to technical as well as professional courses.
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Provide Medical Support
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Provide Clean Water
100 Water Wells Each well supports up to 200 people, Total people supported 20,000
View MoreNews & Updates
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Shallow well no 434
Shallow well no 434 that has been donated by Remtulla and SHAABAN families was handed over the villagers in Misungwi district in Mwanza d..
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Tricycle no 447
Miss SJ, a Std IV student was assisted with tricycle no 447 to make her studies and life better and more comfortable. With this tricycle ..
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Dr Phillis Mishek Nyimbi ,the District Commissioner of Nyamagana Ward, Mwanza, visited TDCF
Dr Phillis Mishek Nyimbi ,the District Commissioner of Nyamagana Ward, Mwanza, visited TDCF office on 1/11/19.
She thanked and..
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Tricycle no 450
Miss RM (17) a physically challenged since birth was handed over wheelchair no 450 today.
According to Rehema’s mother, a singl..
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Tricycle no 446
Mr. Fm of Igoma area and a fruit trader was today assisted with a tricycle no 446 so that his life becomes better. This tricycle was dona..
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Tricycle no 445
Mr JS from Rorya village in Mara Region was assisted with a tricycle no 445 to enable him move around more efficiently and comfortably.
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The Desk and Chair Foundation have donated 150 fruit trees to Mwanza
The Desk and Chair Foundation have donated 150 fruit trees 🌲 to Mwanza Seketoure Referal Hospital. These will be planted by volunteers..
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Tricycle no 444
Ms. GM , from Mara region, was today handed over a tricycle no 444 that will help her in moving around more comfortably in different area..
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Tricycle no 443
Mr. MM. of Ilemela Area in Mwanza was today handed over tricycle No 443.
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Tricycle no 441
Tricycle no 441 was handed over Mr MR who comes from Kirumba area in Mwanza City. Munda lost his tricycle in recent floods in Mwanza and ..
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Trustees & Office Bearers
Sibtain Meghjee
Sibtain Meghjee is a Community & Social Leader; responsible for the operation & management in Tanzania.
Kassim Meghjee
Kassim Meghjee is a Lawyer and a Tax Partner at the firm Mishcon de Reya.
Salim Meghjee
Salim Meghjee is a Consultant at MidYorkshire NHS Trust, England
