The purpose of Friends of Shirati is to provide medical, educational and developmental assistance to East Africa, primarily in Tanzania.
Who We Are
The purpose of Friends of Shirati is to provide medical, educational and developmental assistance to East Africa, primarily in Tanzania.
History
Friends of Shirati began as an informal group of individuals committed to benefitting members of the Shirati community by contributing monetarily to the material healthcare needs of Shirati Hospital. The first fundraiser was held in 1978 when the employees of Lancaster General Hospital (Lancaster, PA) donated $20,000 for medical supplies. A decade later in 1989, a Friends of Shirati committee was formed under Eastern Mennonite Mission (Salunga, Pa) to begin efforts toward raising larger funds.
Where is Shirati?
DONATE TO OUR PROJECTS
Your support to our projects makes a big difference. Your dedicated support helps us to deliver vital work in communities
Education
Help provide good quality education that will help children reach their full potential
Clean, Safe & Reliable Water
Help provide clean, safe and reliable water by supporting different water projects
2025 FUNDRAISER BANQUET
In 2024, we plan to expand our support of the medical work at Shirati Hospital, Shirati College of Health Sciences and the Shirati Leprosy hostel and clinic.
Shirati KMT Hospital
We contribute monetarily to the material healthcare needs of Shirati Hospital
Since 1934 many doctors, nurses, nurse educators, hospital administrators, church leaders, and support personnel have lived and worked at Shirati Hospital and with the Tanzania Mennonite Church. At least 100 of these persons are the basis of our financial support, and our current board of directors has more than 85 cumulative years working at Shirati Hospital.
