Community health worker speaking with a patient in Dar es Salaam
#3 Highest TB burden city in Sub-Saharan Africa
The Challenge

The Infection Crisis in Dar es Salaam

Tanzania faces a triple burden of infectious disease β€” malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis β€” disproportionately affecting its urban poor. In Dar es Salaam, inadequate sanitation, overcrowding, and limited healthcare access create compounding risks.

Malaria

Over 180,000 malaria cases reported annually in the city. Children under 5 are most vulnerable, accounting for 40% of fatalities.

HIV/AIDS

Tanzania has 1.7M people living with HIV. Urban prevalence in Dar es Salaam sits at 8.2%, well above the national average of 4.7%.

Tuberculosis

TB kills more people in Tanzania than any other infectious disease. Multidrug-resistant TB is increasing at an alarming 6% annually.

Healthcare Access

Only 38% of residents in informal settlements have access to a public health facility within 5km, limiting early diagnosis and treatment.

Our Approach

Three Pillars of Impact

We combine direct clinical care with community empowerment and rigorous data collection β€” because good intentions aren't enough; what matters is evidence.

Direct Treatment

We operate four community health posts across the Temeke, Ilala, Kinondoni, and Ubungo districts, providing free diagnosis, medication, and follow-up care for malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis patients.

Free Medication 4 Health Posts Follow-up Care

Community Awareness

Prevention starts with knowledge. Our network of 80 community health educators runs weekly workshops on disease prevention, hygiene, nutrition, and early symptom recognition in Swahili and local dialects.

80 Educators Weekly Workshops Swahili Media

Outreach & Referral

Proactive mobile clinics reach remote and underserved communities monthly. Our patient navigators help individuals access government health services, reducing dropout from treatment by 62% in our coverage areas.

Mobile Clinics Patient Navigators Govt. Referral
Measured Impact

Our Numbers Are Our Accountability

We track every intervention because transparency isn't optional β€” it's how we earn your trust and continually improve the efficiency of your donation.

+ Patients Treated

Since 2019 across all programs

$ Cost Per Intervention

Avg. across malaria, HIV & TB

% Recovery Rate

Full treatment completion

+ Communities Reached

Across 4 Dar es Salaam districts

Budget Transparency

Where Your Money Goes

We believe donors deserve to know exactly how their contributions are used. In line with Effective Altruism principles, we publish full financial reports annually.


View Annual Report β†’
Direct Programs
78%
Administration
12%
Research & M&E
10%
Our Process

How We Deliver Care

A structured, repeatable process that ensures quality care from first contact to full recovery.

Identify

Community health workers map vulnerable populations through door-to-door surveys and mobile screening events.

Diagnose

Free rapid diagnostic testing at our health posts or mobile clinics provides results within 30 minutes.

Treat

Evidence-based treatment protocols aligned with WHO guidelines, with patient navigators ensuring adherence.

Monitor

Monthly follow-up visits and a digital health record system track outcomes and flag patients at risk of dropout.

Take Action

Join the Movement

There are many ways to contribute β€” every action, every dollar, and every hour directly saves lives.

Volunteer

Join our network of community health workers, educators, logistics volunteers, or healthcare professionals. We offer training, mentorship, and a rewarding team experience in the field.

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Donate

$4.20 provides one full malaria treatment. $25 provides a month of HIV medication. Your donation is maximally effective β€” we track exactly where every dollar goes.

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Partner

We work with NGOs, government bodies, healthcare companies, and foundations to scale our programs. If your organization shares our mission, let's build something together.

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Voices

Stories of Transformation

I was diagnosed with malaria and couldn't afford the treatment. Daav's team came to our community, tested me for free, and gave me the medication. Within two weeks I was back at work.

John Msangi Patient β€” Temeke District, 2024

The health education sessions changed how our whole community thinks about HIV. The stigma is decreasing and more people are getting tested. Daav made that possible.

Fatuma Khalid Community Leader β€” Kinondoni, 2023
Trust

Our Commitments

Full Financial Transparency

We publish quarterly impact reports, annual audited financials, and real-time cost-per-outcome metrics on our open data dashboard.

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