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In Tanzania, water accessibility affects half the population, while the education sector, particularly in rural areas, faces challenges like insufficient facilities. Issues include a shortage of classrooms, libraries, and sanitation. Agriculture plays a vital role, contributing 28% to Tanzania’s GDP and employing a significant portion of the population.
To enhance the quality of life in Tanzanian communities through sustainable development
initiatives, empowering individual to achieve financial independence and self- sufficiency.
We envision Tanzania where all individuals have access to quality education, healthcare,
economic opportunities, resulting to sustainable, thriving and resilient communities.
15+
Schools & Hostels Built and Renovated
136+
Solar Powered Wells Built.
20+
Green Houses
1,500,000+
Lives Impacted Through our projects.
Inspiring Testimonies
Kidawa Haruna Jecha, a Zanzibar farmer, overcame financial constraints and limited farming techniques by joining the Maridhiano 100% Organic Farming Outgrower Group, a project by the African Reflections Foundation and Tanzpro Greens Limited. Her journey represents resilience and progress, inspiring a greener future for her community and generations to come.
Working with African reflections foundation has been transformative, shaping me with invaluable experience. It's not just a job; it's the means through which I provide for my family. African reflections foundation opened doors to connections with mentors, aiding my personal growth. The income allowed me to invest in assets, like land for building my future home. Inspired by African reflections in collaboration with Tanzpro's teachings on organic farming, my aspiration is to establish my own farm, uplifting fellow youth in my community. Grateful to be part of this empowering team.
Hadija Said Mwangu, aged 45, represents the profound impact of the African Reflections Foundation. As a resilient single mother of four, she began by making and selling donuts to support her children's education. Recognizing her natural leadership, the foundation initiated transformative projects in her village, unlocking positive change. Hadija now leads two out-grower groups, cultivating and marketing organic produce, while continuing to empower women in her community. Her journey embodies the foundation's mission of empowering women, uplifting communities, and creating lasting positive change through collective efforts.
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In 1985, Maryvonne made a life-altering decision to move to Africa and start a business with the primary goal of aiding others. Shortly after her arrival in Tanzania, she learned about a devastating drought in the Mkuranga District, which prompted her to drive all the way to the Mwarusembe Village. It was during this visit that she encountered a young woman named Maua who was drawing water from a dilapidated well, the sole water source for the entire village, located two kilometers away from her home. Deeply moved by Maua’s story, Maryvonne decided to offer assistance in repairing the well, a gesture that filled Maua with hope and gratitude. This encounter marked the beginning of her journey to make a difference in the lives of the people in this rural part of Tanzania.
"My Love For Rural Women Will Never Die"
Maryvonne’s commitment to bringing water and restoring hope to villages in need. Over the years, the organization has achieved remarkable milestones:100+ solar-powered and shallow water wells built, benefiting numerous schools and villages.
Our Programmes
At the African Reflections Foundation, we are committed to making a meaningful impact in Tanzania through our various projects.
SOLAR POWERED WELLS DRILLING
We recognizes the importance of clean and accessible water sources for communities, especially in the face of climate change.
SCHOOL AND HOSTEL CONSRUCTION
We are dedicated to constructing schools in underserved areas in Tanzania, providing quality education to children.
ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PROJECTS
Our primary focus is on women and youth who are disproportionately affected by challenges in the agricultural sector.
Our Partners & Sponsors.
About Us
African Reflections Foundation (ARF) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Tanzania, founded in 2005, with a Certificate of Registration No: OONGO/R/1835. ARF is also recognized as a charitable organization with the status of 501(c)(3) in the United States of America, based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
