Kilimanjaro
CLIMB FOR A GOOD CAUSE
The project
Climb Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the construction of a maternity clinic in the village of Kombo.
Situation report
Kombo is a Tanzanian village located at the foot of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, in the Arusha region.
Today, the village has a modest healthcare building with only four rooms: a pharmacy, a laboratory, a consultation room,
and an improvised maternity ward with just two beds.
This center serves not only the residents of Kombo but also those from neighboring villages - Meserani, Mvungwe, and Jitengeni - who must travel there for medical care.
Additionally, in Maasai communities, the women traditionally responsible for childbirth are becoming fewer and fewer, making access to proper maternal care even more challenging. Providing them with a safe and well-equipped facility is now more essential than ever.
The project
Our project aims to build a new facility, located across from the existing structure, entirely dedicated to maternity care.
This new space, equipped with around ten beds, will significantly improve childbirth conditions and provide expectant mothers and their babies with safer, more comfortable care.
To bring this project to life, we are collaborating with Kihomi Safari, an ethical agency deeply committed to the local community. In addition to managing all on-site logistics, they actively contribute to funding this initiative by donating a portion of their profits.
A valuable partnership that combines responsible tourism with a meaningful impact on local communities.
Work progress
Thanks to Muna, our on-site coordinator, we’re able to closely monitor every stage of the project’s progress. His daily involvement ensures rigorous and transparent oversight.
To guarantee secure and reliable fund management, a local lawyer is also overseeing all financial aspects of the project.
We are pleased to inform you that the construction of the walls is now nearly complete.
Thanks to the materials we recently received, we are now able to finalize this phase and begin building the roof structure.
However, we still need your support to complete the roofing and purchase the beds needed to furnish the maternity ward.
Your continued help is essential to bring this project to completion and to provide a safe and welcoming space for expectant mothers.
The climbers
7 days hiking - 62 km - 5895 meters altitude.
They support us.
We would like to thank these companies for associating their image with a meaningful initiative, combining adventure, surpassing oneself and solidarity.
Together, we can offer expectant mothers a safe environment in which to give birth.
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