Home slide1

Our Mission

Friends of Imiliwaha help improve the quality of life in Imiliwaha, Tanzania through education and healthcare.
Foi learners small

Education

Education is the way
out of poverty.

Education is hope.

Tumaini.
Clinic home

Health Care

This is the new surgical center building in Imiliwaha.

Friends of Imiliwaha received tremendous support to build and equip this life-saving new facility.
Class small

Get Connected

Get Connected! Join any of the efforts of Friends of Imiliwaha.

Help with financial support, special projects, mission trips or by spreading the word.
Foi beat sick child

Friends of Imiliwaha are helping improve the quality of life in Imiliwaha, Tanzania through education and healthcare.

Friends of Imiliwaha (FOI), with guidance from Sisters Afra and Fausta, will support specific educational and related projects, like providing school supplies and teachers' materials. Education is key to help the children of Imiliwaha escape poverty and become productive citizens.

Get Connected

You can help with financial support, special projects, mission trips or by spreading the word.
SUPPORT FOI
Please consider donating through our secure donations portal. Financial support is directed to improving education and healthcare.
PRAYER
Prayer is welcome! Keep Sisters Afra, Beatrice and Fausta, the Sisters of Imiliwaha, and Friends of Imiliwaha in your prayers.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Service projects for groups of various sizes are welcomed! Contact Friends of Imiliwaha to collaborate.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Visit our FOI Facebook page and watch our videos. Let others know about the inspiring efforts to support the people of Imiliwaha.

Crawling across the dirt floor in her family’s 2-room shack in a tiny village outside Sumbawanga, Maria’s life seemed limited by the extent of her severe disabilities—malformed limbs, inability to speak—but this 13-year-old girl exudes much potential beyond her bedraggled appearance.

Maria's Story
Maria smile

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Sign up to receive our occasional e-newsletter. We don’t share your info or barrage you with emails.
© 2026 Friends of Imiliwaha. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions