About us

AfyaConnect Health Organisation is a non-profit NGO committed to improving the health and well-being of pregnant women, unborn children, and children under five. Our approach combines community engagement through public health education, capacity building through training of healthcare providers, and research. We also emphasize the strategic use of technology to address critical public health challenges, with a particular focus on interventions that directly benefit pregnant women and young children.

Our mission aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 3, which seeks to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all. Global health data underscores the urgency of this mission: the World Health Organization reports that every two minutes a woman dies from preventable pregnancy-related complications, while approximately 15,000 children die daily before reaching their fifth birthday. These alarming statistics drive AfyaConnect’s commitment to developing sustainable, effective solutions that advance maternal and child health.

Our Vision

A Tanzania where every mother and child survives and thrives, supported by equitable, high-quality healthcare and empowered communities.

Our Mission

To advance maternal and child health in Tanzania through research, healthcare worker training, and public health education that strengthens health systems and improves community well-being.

A mother holds her child, smiling happily.

Our Core Values

Integrity

Consistent performance and uptime ensure efficient, reliable service with minimal interruptions and quick response times.

Innovation

Speed and efficiency ensure tasks are completed quickly and resources are used optimally, enhancing productivity and satisfaction.

Collaboration

Growth capability is a system's ability to scale and adapt, meeting increasing demands and evolving needs for long-term success.

Our Programs

Discover our various outreach programs, each thoughtfully crafted to inspire change, foster growth, and build a stronger community.

Organizational Governance and Management Structure

Tony Fred

Chief Executive Officer

Mich Stark

Chief Technical Manager

Joseph Assenga

Chief Financial Officer

Godson

Chief Operational Officer

Joyce Samwel

Chief Communication Officer

Our Impact

AfyaConnect has made measurable contributions toward improving maternal and child health in

Tanzania through capacity building, research, and public health education initiatives.

Enhanced Neonatal Care

Trained 25 midwives and nurses in neonatal resuscitation across six healthcare facilities in Kisarawe District, strengthening early newborn survival efforts.

Advancing Diagnostic Capacity

Three master trainers equipped with skills in point-of-care obstetric ultrasound scanning, enhancing timely and accurate pregnancy management.

Improving Emergency Response

Provided comprehensive training in emergency obstetric care to 24 healthcare providers from 11 facilities in Temeke District, improving readiness to handle life-threatening complications.

Reducing Maternal Mortality

Trained 30 healthcare providers—including midwives, doctors, and nurses—on the management of Obstetric hemorrhage, with 5 participants as master trainers through a parallel Training of Trainers (ToT) program across 11 facilities in Temeke District.

Work with us.

AfyaConnect Health Organisation is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of pregnant women and children under five years of age in Tanzania. We welcome partnerships with donors, government agencies, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector stakeholders who share our vision for stronger, sustainable health systems.

Partners can collaborate with AfyaConnect through a range of opportunities, including:

Capacity Building and Training

Strengthening the skills of healthcare workers and community health volunteers through workshops, mentorship, and on-the-job training programs.

Public Health Education Campaigns

Co-designing and implementing community-focused health promotion activities that improve awareness and uptake of essential maternal and child health services.

Collaborative Research and Evidence Generation

Partnering on operational research, data collection, and evaluation initiatives that inform policy and program design.

Technical Assistance and Policy Support

Providing expertise to enhance program quality, health system strengthening, and compliance with national and international health standards.

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