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Tanzania

Tanzania’s 37 million people are heavily dependent on small-scale farming. Although recent economic growth has reduced the number of poor urbanites, the rural areas — home to 80% of the population — remain entrenched in poverty. A staggering 44% of Tanzanian households still use unsafe drinking water. Malaria is the leading cause of death among both adults and children, and is the most common reason for inpatient and outpatient hospital admissions.

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Anglican Church of Tanzania on integrated development projects that address health issues, agricultural improvements, education and income generation in two dioceses, Dar es Salaam and Central Tanganyika.

Anglican Diocese of Central Tanganyika (DCT) and the Episcopal Diocese of New York (EDNY) have created the Carpenter’s Kids, a program that reduces barriers to education for orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs). Individual parishes in EDNY are linked with DCT parishes and support 50 or more Tanzanian children for five years. The gifts provides a child with the needed school supplies: a uniform, shoes, school materials and breakfast.
 

Promoting Health and Fighting Disease

• Tanzania is one of 15 countries in sub-Saharan Africa where the NetsforLife^® program partnership is working to prevent malaria by distributing long-lasting insecticide-treated nets and educating communities in prevention and treatment methods.

• Comprehensive HIV/AIDS awareness education teaches people how to protect themselves and stop the spread of HIV/AIDS.

Alleviating Hunger and Improving Food Supply

• Training in alternative agricultural techniques, crop processing and preservation improves the skills of farmers and increases their ability to sell produce.

• Dairy cow distribution helps families improve their nutritional status and increase their income.

• Training is provided in grain production—improving seeds, cultivation, food technology, grain processing and storage—and in livestock keeping.

• Providing vaccination and drug treatment for all livestock prevents outbreaks against common disease.
   

Strengthening Communities

• Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the operational costs of the Carpenters Kids to help strengthen staff oversight and management of the program.

• A pilot program has been developed for orphans and vulnerable children and their guardians on topics such as malaria education and prevention, basic sanitation and hygiene.