Our initiatives to prevent and address non-communicable diseases
GH Foundation has been at the forefront of raising awareness about non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through impactful campaigns. Our community outreach initiatives have focused on engaging specific groups in person, delivering tailored educational sessions designed to provide practical knowledge on NCD prevention and management while addressing their unique needs and circumstances.
To broaden our impact, the Foundation has also utilized media platforms extensively. Collaborating with doctors and healthcare professionals, we have shared crucial information on NCDs via mainstream outlets like radio and television, supported by dynamic social media campaigns to promote healthier lifestyles and reach a larger audience.
We have partnered with community and personal influencers to amplify our awareness efforts, driving increased demand for healthcare services, facilitating the distribution of essential resources, and encouraging sustainable involvement from both individuals and communities in health promotion.
GH Foundation is committed to preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through a proactive approach of Screening and Early Detection. This initiative is designed to identify and address diseases at an early stage, significantly reducing the risk of complications and improving management outcomes. By detecting conditions early, individuals can receive timely interventions that enhance their quality of life and reduce the burden of NCDs on families and communities.
To achieve this, the Foundation plans to deploy mobile clinics to conduct comprehensive screenings for NCDs, with a focus on prevalent conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer. These mobile clinics will bring essential healthcare services closer to underserved populations, ensuring accessibility and convenience. The Foundation will make partnerships with healthcare providers to support and expand its screening programs.
GH Foundation actively promotes the inclusion of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in national health plans and budgets. This includes advocacy efforts to influence government policies and foster systemic changes that prioritize the prevention and management of NCDs in Tanzania. Recognizing the growing burden of NCDs, the Foundation has called for increased government budget allocation for NCDs through the Ministry of Health. This advocacy highlights the current disparity in funding, where resources for communicable and infectious diseases far exceed those for NCDs, despite their significant impact on public health.
The Foundation has also championed reforms in the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to ensure it covers essential NCD-related treatments. Specifically, GH Foundation has emphasized the inclusion of costly interventions such as dialysis for patients with renal failure, aiming to reduce the financial burden on affected individuals and their families.
GH Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by offering comprehensive support programs tailored to their needs. The Foundation has implemented fundraising initiatives to assist NCD patients with medical expenses. Over the past three years, these efforts have raised more than 1.2 billion Tanzanian shillings, which have been used to provide critical financial assistance to patients across the country.
To date, GH Foundation has covered the full medical expenses of 89 NCD patients, comprising 42 females and 47 males, in 18 regions of Tanzania. Additionally, the Foundation has facilitated access to international medical care for 16 patients, sending them to countries such as the USA, India, Turkey, Kenya, and South Africa. These patients received either full financial support or partial assistance to cover their treatment costs, ensuring they accessed the necessary healthcare.
GH Foundation recognizes the vital role that young people play in building a healthier future and has actively developed school and youth engagement programs to promote awareness and prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). These programs aim to instill healthy behaviors in students and empower them to become advocates for healthier communities.
One of the Foundation's key initiatives is the introduction of school-based programs to encourage physical activity and healthy eating. This includes nutrition education programs that teach students the importance of adopting healthy eating habits and understanding the nutritional value of different foods. To further this goal, GH Foundation plans to collaborate with school administrations to promote the local production and consumption of healthy foods, fostering both healthier diets and community sustainability.
Our initiatives to promote gender equality and support GBV survivors
GH Foundation has been at the forefront of promoting gender equality by implementing impactful community awareness and education initiatives. The Foundation has conducted extensive campaigns to educate the public on gender equality and the rights of women and girls. These campaigns have been amplified through numerous radio and TV programs that focus on preventing gender-based violence (GBV). Additionally, GH Foundation has collaborated with religious leaders to empower them with knowledge on GBV prevention, enabling them to educate their congregations effectively. In 2025, the Foundation plans to host a workshop for 1,000 religious leaders in Dar es Salaam, providing comprehensive education on gender equality, GBV prevention, and NCD prevention and control.
Social media has also played a crucial role in GH Foundation's efforts to promote gender equality. In 2024, the Foundation successfully reached over 2.4 million people through engaging reels and posts on Instagram and Facebook, sharing educational content on gender equality and GBV prevention.
GH Foundation is deeply committed to supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) by providing essential legal aid and psychosocial support. Recognizing the significant barriers many survivors face in seeking justice, the Foundation offers legal assistance through its dedicated legal helpdesk. Survivors are connected with GH Foundation lawyers who represent them in court at no cost. To date, this initiative has enabled seven GBV survivors—all women—to access justice and successfully navigate the legal system.
In addition to legal aid, the Foundation extends vital psychosocial support to individuals who have experienced trauma due to GBV. A team of expert counselors and medical psychologists offers free counseling services, helping survivors recover emotionally and regain their confidence. So far, 27 individuals have benefited from this support, achieving significant progress in their healing journeys.
GH Foundation is committed to fostering gender equality in education by supporting orphans and vulnerable children, particularly those affected by gender-based violence (GBV). This includes children who are direct survivors of GBV or those whose parents have experienced GBV, leaving the children vulnerable and forcing them to drop out of school.
The Foundation runs a scholarship program aimed at ensuring these children, regardless of gender, have access to quality education. Through this initiative, the Foundation provides tuition fees and covers other educational expenses, enabling children to return to school and pursue formal education. Currently, 43 students have had their education fully funded, including tuition, books, uniforms, and hostel fees.
One of the key initiatives is offering small grants and soft loans to GBV survivors, enabling them to start or expand income-generating activities and become financially independent. To date, more than 50 women who have survived GBV have benefitted from this program, using the funds to establish sustainable livelihoods.
Recognizing the importance of skills development, the Foundation plans to collaborate with partners to organize vocational training programs. These programs aim to enhance the skills of GBV survivors, equipping them with tools for self-reliance and long-term economic independence.
GH Foundation integrates a gender-based violence (GBV) service delivery model into health facilities by addressing the interconnected nature of GBV and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs can increase the risk of GBV due to the physical, emotional, and financial burdens they place on individuals and families. Conversely, GBV can lead to or exacerbate NCDs due to stress, trauma, and reduced access to healthcare.
To address this dual challenge, GH Foundation has developed a specialized program to train healthcare providers in delivering gender-sensitive and trauma-informed care to NCD patients. The program emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing GBV-related trauma while managing NCDs, ensuring that patients feel safe, supported, and respected in healthcare settings.
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