About Us - Make-A-Wish Tanzania

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About Us: Make-A-Wish Tanzania

The Make-A-Wish movement aims to bring hope, strength, and joy to children facing critical illnesses like cancer by making their wishes come true. Make-A-Wish Tanzania is a programme implemented by Tumaini la Maisha, a charity based in Tanzania, as part of the Make-A-Wish International network.

The Tumaini la Maisha, TLM, mission is that no child in Tanzania suffers or dies unnecessarily from cancer and we strive to provide resources and services to help with this mission. Wish granting fits beautifully within our overall goals.

Established in 2024 as the first member of the Make-A-Wish International network based in Africa, Tumaini la Maisha is proud to bring the power of a wish-come-true to children in Tanzania who are facing a cancer diagnosis.

What we do

In Make-A-Wish Tanzania, we work closely with doctors, nurses, social workers, and families to identify children eligible for a wish experience. Each wish is tailored to the unique dreams and interests of the child, providing moments of pure joy and creating lasting memories and positive impacts for both the child and their family.

Initially, we will focus on working with Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam to reach eligible children. With the support of donors, sponsors, and volunteers across Tanzania, we aim to expand our reach and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families nationwide.

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Make-A-Wish Around the World

About Make-A-Wish International

Founded in 1980, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, having granted more than 585,000 wishes in 50 countries and territories worldwide.

Together with generous donors, supporters, staff, and more than 27,000 volunteers around the globe, Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most.

For more information about Make-A-Wish International, visit worldwish.org.

How it all began …

Make-A-Wish traces its inspiration to Christopher James Greicius, an energetic 7-year-old boy battling leukemia who wishes to be a police officer. In 1980, his Phoenix community came together to make his wish come true.

Little did Chris know that his wish would create a movement that would transform millions of lives.

Our Mission

Together, we create life-changing wishes
for children with critical illnesses.

Our Vision

To grant the wish of every eligible child.

Our Values

Child Focus: We always put wish children first.
Integrity: We are honest, transparent and respectful.
Impact: We deliver life-changing work.
Innovation: We are bold, imaginative and creative.
Community: We are a diverse group of people working together towards a common goal.

Our Team

Meet the team at Make-A-Wish Tanzania

Eliwangu Mlaki

Wish Granting Manager

Flora Thomas

Wish Granter

Hilda Joakim

Wish Granter

Chriss Sapi

Wish Granter

Annual Reports

Make-A-Wish Tanzania is a programme operated by established local charity Tumaini La Maisha (TLM) whose mission is to ensure access to quality services to children with cancer in Tanzania leading to cure rates seen in resource-rich settings. The Tumaini la Maisha Make-A-Wish Tanzania programme is part of the Make-A-Wish International network, with members granting wishes in nearly 50 countries around the world.

View annual reports here:

Tumaini La Maisha

Make A Wish International Reports