Student holding hands with a resident of the elderly home

Elderly Well-Being

Bringing smiles to elders deprived of families

66%

Above the age of 65 have to keep manual jobs to survive

1%

Of elders receive public social security

66 years

Average life expectancy in Tanzania

Student assisting an elderly woman in a wheel chair Student supporting an elderly blind man in walking
Student dancing with a elderly woman Handwash before a small meal Two elderly men drinking tea Two students guiding the elders back to their housing

Meet Juma

Together we are creating lasting change in Tanga. Our local heroes work tirelessly every day with the community to educate, ease suffering and complete projects that together have a huge impact on the lives of the poorest in Tanzania.

Portrait of Juma
An elderly man relaxing in a chair, with some children in the distance