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ORGANIZATION: Volunteers of Tanzania (VOT Mwanza)

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Tanzania's healthcare system is managed by the Ministry of Health, includes both public and private services. It comprises various levels:

  1. Primary Healthcare: These are health centers and dispensaries serve as the initial point of care, especially in rural areas.

  2. District Hospitals: These provide specialized care in towns

  3. Regional and National Hospitals: They are medical facilities equipped with advanced medical issues

Healthcare system in Tanzania faces Challenges like ​

  • Limited Access due to geographic barriers hinder healthcare access in remote areas but also i nsufficient resources plague the health sector despite government efforts.

  • Workforce Shortage especially trained professionals and this leads to high patient loads.

  • Infectious Diseases: Major threats like malaria and HIV/AIDS affect marginalized communities.

  • Maternal and Child Health Issues: High maternal mortality and child malnutrition rates persist especially in the marginalized communities.

Volunteers can support healthcare by:

  • Delivering Care: Medical professionals can provide services and train local staff.

  • Health Education by organizing campaigns to raise about health issues.

  • Training Local Workers in primary healthcare levels and supporting Maternal and Child Health Programs to reduce mortality rates.

  • Conducting Research by assisting in public health studies to identify system gaps.

  • Engaging in awareness and vaccination campaigns.

  • Infrastructure Development: Volunteers with engineering skills can help build facilities and organize donations.

  • Providing Psycho social Support by offering counseling to healthcare workers.

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About Volunteers of Tanzania (VOT Mwanza)

Location:

Saut Road Nyegezi, Igubinya street, House Number 2, Mwanza, 4127, TZ

Mission Statement

Our mission is to see the life of under developed communities is improved through organization of internships and volunteering programs. Through internship, student’s practical training and voluntary works we believe a multinational community is created. Developing Countries still face a lot of challenges in their communities. VOT Mwanza's mission is focused on encouraging all people around the world to volunteer in developing countries. Volunteering will help the world community to better understand the needs and challenges faced by the developing Countries. In a long run, the communities around the World will become more aware and give necessary assistance related to problems in developed Countries.

Description

VOT Mwanza is a company incorporated in Tanzania, VOT standards for Volunteers of Tanzania. The company organizes internships and voluntary work placements for interns, practical training students and volunteers who wish to come to Tanzania. It facilitates accommodation, meals and local transport to interns, volunteers and other term stays. The company arranges Safaris and other trips to various places in Tanzania. VOT offers a variety of opportunities in many different sectors for the passionate volunteer, practical trainees and interns. Whether you already have training in a particular field or would like to gain experience VOT can help you find the placement. During your stay, you will as well be able to explore all the beauty of Mwanza and near by two and half hour drive to Serengeti National Park.

Our Work
We arrange placements for volunteers, practical training students and interns.
Provide hostel accommodation and meals to the interns, practical training students, researchers and volunteers.
Arrange short visit trips for our guests to touristic attractions
Assisting in obtaining all legal documents that allow volunteers and short term stays to work in Tanzania.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Children & Youth, Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Saut Road Nyegezi, Igubinya street, House Number 2Mwanza, 4127Tanzania

(-2.51643,32.91745)
 

SKILLS

  • Mental Health
  • Nursing
  • Children Medical Services
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • Healthcare
  • Social Work

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Starting from 1 week and above

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at organization location(s)
  • Donation Requested

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