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19/06/2026

At ICHA, strategic planning is a team effort. Over the past several days, staff came together in highly engaging and collaborative sessions to share ideas, learn from one another, and build a shared vision for the future. Through open discussion, thoughtful debate, and the synthesis of diverse perspectives, the team developed a clear direction and renewed sense of purpose for the years ahead.

The process strengthened ownership, clarified priorities, and reinforced the unique role ICHA plays in advancing child health locally and across Africa. Most importantly, it highlighted the power of teamwork and the confidence we have in one another as we continue serving children and families locally, strengthening pediatric and neonatal care, and growing our Tiny Feet Big Steps Neonatology Conferences to equip healthcare professionals across Africa.

We are excited about the future and grateful for a team united for a common purpose: helping children thrive.

Learn more about our team: https://www.ichafrica.org/staff.html

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12/06/2026

We are excited to share that the APMC Laboratory is now open to the public, providing the Arusha community with access to high-quality diagnostic services close to home.

From hematology and microbiology to diabetes testing, fertility and reproductive health, infectious diseases, and much more, our laboratory is equipped to support individuals and families with reliable testing and compassionate care.

At ICHA, we believe that healthy communities are built through access to quality healthcare. The opening of the APMC Laboratory is another step toward strengthening healthcare in Arusha and ensuring that people have the services they need to live healthy lives.

📍 Arusha Pediatric and Maternal Care Centre (APMC)
📞 Call or WhatsApp: +255 757 841 240
APMC: https://www.ichafrica.org/apmc.html

Together, we are working for healthy families, healthy communities, and a healthier future for Tanzania.

11/06/2026

Meet Miracle: 500 Grams of Courage! Born fighting for her life, Miracle found hope through skilled care and compassionate hearts.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/4eDjW8k

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11/06/2026

Every small step in newborn care creates a lifetime of possibilities.

For Dr. Kelvin Sawe of Aga Khan Hospital in Dar es Salaam, the Tiny Feet Big Steps Neonatology Conference experience was both professionally and personally transformative:

“TFBS has strengthened my passion for neonatal and neurosurgical care, reminding me that every newborn life deserves a chance. Meeting dedicated professionals and mentors committed to improving neonatal outcomes despite challenges has been both inspiring and transformative.”

His words reflect what makes Tiny Feet Big Steps so special—bringing together a community of clinicians and mentors who are committed to improving care for mothers and newborns across Africa.

Stories like Dr. Sawe’s remind us that investing in people is one of the most powerful ways to improve newborn survival. Together, we are taking tiny feet and making big steps toward a future where every newborn has the opportunity to thrive.

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04/06/2026

At the Tiny Feet, Big Steps Neonatology Conference, healthcare providers from across Africa came together to learn lifesaving skills that help newborns survive and thrive. For first-time instructor Richard Businge, the experience was both humbling and inspiring.

"Teaching participants who didn't speak my primary language reminded me that while words may differ, the goal is the same. Our common language was the commitment to learning lifesaving skills for newborn babies."

Richard witnessed healthcare professionals grow in confidence and competence as they practiced skills that will directly impact the lives of babies and families in their communities.

His experience highlights the power of education, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving newborn care. Thanks to the support of our partners and donors, programs like Tiny Feet, Big Steps are equipping healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills needed to save lives across Africa.

Learn more about Tiny Feet, Big Steps:
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03/06/2026

A Message of Gratitude from the ICHA Team

Because of your generosity, children, mothers, and healthcare professionals across Tanzania are experiencing hope, healing, and opportunity.

In this short video, members of the ICHA team share their heartfelt thanks for your support. Every donation and every act of encouragement has helped advance life-saving neonatal care, train healthcare professionals, and open the doors of the Arusha Pediatric & Maternal Care Centre (APMC)—the first dedicated outpatient pediatric and maternal specialty clinic of its kind in Tanzania.

Your partnership is making a lasting difference. Together, we are strengthening healthcare systems, equipping local medical professionals, and improving access to quality care for mothers, newborns, and children. Most importantly, your support is helping provide critical care for vulnerable babies in the NICU, giving more newborns the chance to survive and thrive.

As APMC continues to grow and serve families throughout the Arusha region, several needs remain. Current priorities include laboratory equipment to expand diagnostic services, solar power and battery backup to protect vaccines and maintain patient care during power outages, oxygen resources for urgent and neonatal care, and ongoing education and training for healthcare staff. These investments will directly support the care of newborns and children while helping ensure families receive reliable, high-quality healthcare for years to come.

Thank you for being part of this story. Your support is not simply funding programs—it is helping save lives in the NICU, strengthening communities, and creating brighter futures for children and families across Tanzania.

To learn more about these opportunities and how you can help, please visit our Current Needs page: https://www.ichafrica.org/current-needs.html

02/06/2026

Every skill learned. Every life touched. Every newborn given a stronger chance to survive.

At the Tiny Feet Big Steps Neonatology Conference, healthcare professionals from across Africa are gaining hands-on experience with practical newborn care techniques that can be applied immediately in their hospitals and communities.

Henry Waligo of Nakakeeto Foundation Uganda shared:

"TFBS has reminded me how much impact compassionate and evidence-based neonatal care can have on the smallest lives. I leave this conference more motivated, more confident, and deeply grateful to be part of a community committed to improving newborn care across Africa."

His words capture exactly why this conference exists—to equip, encourage, and connect those working tirelessly to improve outcomes for mothers and newborns.

Together, we are building a growing network of healthcare champions dedicated to reducing preventable newborn deaths and creating brighter futures for children across Africa.

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31/05/2026

On Friday evening Dr. Steve and Jodi shared an update on the work of the Institute for Child Healthcare Africa (ICHA) at a fundraiser, reflecting on their time in Tanzania from 2013 to the impact being made today.

In this presentation, you'll learn about:
• The growth and development of neonatal intensive care services
• The expansion of the Tiny Feet Big Steps neonatal education program across Africa
• The launch of the Arusha Pediatric and Maternal Care Centre (APMC) in Tanzania
• The vision for the future of maternal and newborn healthcare

At the end of the video, you'll hear about the current needs and opportunities to support the work of APMC as it continues to serve mothers, newborns, and families. The current needs for APMC are:
- Laboratory equipment
- Solar Panels/Inverter
- Oxygen for urgent care
- Staff education & training

Thank you for joining us on this journey of hope, growth, and impact.

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0:0 - Welcome to the group of friends, supporters and donors.
5:30 - Beginning their work in Tanzania in 2013.
9:00 - Their focus on education, training and mentoring a new generation.
11:30 - The Arusha NICU's growth and impact.
18:40 - The development of the Tiny Feet Big Steps Neonatology Conferences.
31:15 - The Arusha Pediatric & Maternal Care Centre.
46:00 - Current needs.

Thank you for your support!
https://www.ichafrica.org/donate.html

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In May 2026, Dr. Steve and Jodi shared an update on the work of Ins...