Tabora Mission Appeal

About Our Archdiocese

The Archdiocese of Tabora is among the 33 Catholic Dioceses in Tanzania. It was inaugurated on March 25, 1953. It is located in the Western part of Tanzania serving also the Metro- politan See of the Dioceses of the Western Zone. The Archdiocese has a total area of 75,685 sq. km.

Our Mission

Our Diocese focuses on deep evangelization, furthering Socio-economic development, provision of Health and Educational Services with special emphasis on Albinos, orphans & vulnerable children, building small Christian Communities and supporting the poor and the marginalized.

THE MAP OF ARCHDIOCESE OF TABORA

What we are facing:

Health Care and education of albinos and vulnerable children
Since 2007, official reports indicate 290 people with albinism have been brutally attacked and their body parts hacked off and sold to witch doctors in Tanzania and other parts of Africa. Leaders in the albinism community believe the actual number of attacks is even higher.

The violence is driven by local belief that the body parts of albinos possess magical powers capable of bringing riches if used in potions produced by witch doctors. Another superstition believes that sex with albino women and girls can cure HIV/AIDS, resulting in the rape of albino victims. The Archdiocese of Tabora is involved in caring for these children by providing food, clothing, shelter, medical aid, and education.​​

The Universal Initiative Foundation proposes to build a self-sustaining, secure facility for 600 children and young adults on five acres of land donated by the parish of Cheyo, one of 22 parishes under the leadership of Archbishop Ruzoka. The facility is to provide residents with albinism as well as non-affected orphans a secure home with needed medical, educational and vocational opportunities. Catholic sisters and lay employees are to staff the facility on a full-time basis.
Initial funding is needed for water and energy in- stallations, housing for staff, dormitories, kitchen and dining facilities, classrooms and a small dispensary to house, educate and care for 60 children. Additional funding will be needed to expand to eventually accommodate 600 children and young adults

We Need Your Support!

1. Education for albinos, orphans and children from poor families.
   • School supplies like books, writing & reading materials, computers, & teaching aids.
   • Tuition fees, room and board, uniforms, and medical care.
   • Electric supplies in study areas, dorms, and library.
2. Medication and sustainability for people infected by HIV/AIDS
   • Empower Church’s personnel
   • Support for medical supplies & food
   • Purchase a CD4 counting machine and access free testing for HIV/AIDS
   • Support for counseling
3. Improve water and sanitation
   • Provide safe and clean water
   • Enhance them with preventative care measures
4. Education of Major seminarians.

We appreciate and thank you in advance for your kindness and any support you will provide for us. We promise to direct 100% of the financial and human resources to the health and education of the people in Tanzania.

Projects & Costs

Your financial support for one of these projects will make a significant positive impact on the life situation of your Tanzanian sisters and brothers.
Project Costs:
$13,000 Drill a Bore Well
$10,000 Construct a Water Reservoir $6,000 Pump for the Water Well
$400 Tuition Sponsorship
$300 Feeds one student for a year
$90 School Desk
$70 School Uniform
$12 One bag of Cement

Safe and clean water is needed for orphans and children from poor families.