Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania

by Amani Foundation
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania
Promoting Child & Family Wellbeing in Tanzania

Summary

This project seeks to provide for the physical, social, and mental well-being of the children and families in Amani's community. Amani provides medical care for all children in our community, including first aid services and emergency and chronic condition care coverage at the area's top medical facilities. We also provide social work and counseling services for children and their families. We provide art therapy, nature education, and sports programs to support emotional healing.

$1,088
total raised
7
donors
0
monthly donors
4
years

Challenge

According to Unicef, "providing adequate and high-quality healthcare is crucial to improve the survival and health of babies, children, and new mothers, particularly for vulnerable groups," in Tanzania. Children and families have urgent medical, emotional, and psychological needs, which often go unmet in impoverished communities. In order to keep families united and thriving, children need access to high-quality healthcare and social programs to facilitate growth and learning across all ages.

Solution

Amani works directly with the local social welfare officers and medical professionals to respond to children's health needs, both mental and physical. Amani's staff is specifically trained to address the needs of these children; this includes 1:1 counseling, social support, and ongoing parental education. Beyond this, we help children find healing through connecting with nature, expressing themselves through art, and building confidence through sports. Our multifaceted approach makes us unique.

Long-Term Impact

Amani has the capacity to support ~50 families at a given time. Our work brings physical and physiological healing for these children and helps heal the broader community. Amani supports children in reconnecting with relatives through social work programs. Furthermore, by including nature education in this approach, children gain a sense of appreciation and wonder for the wildlife around them. We seek to spark joy and curiosity through art, science, and sports to raise inspired youth leaders.

Resources

Organization Information

Amani Foundation

Location: New York, NY - USA
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Project Leader:
Katharine Thompson
New York , NY United States

Funded Project!

Combined with other sources of funding, this project raised enough money to fund the outlined activities and is no longer accepting donations.
   

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