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13/04/2026

Join us for an evening filled with hope and impact 💙

From first breath to bright futures, together we can help expand care for mothers and children in Tanzania.

A fundraiser for the Arusha Pediatric & Maternal Care Centre (APMC Centre).

Dr. Steve and Jodi Swanson will be our special guests as they give us an update on the soon to open medical centre.

Friday, May 29, 6:30pm, Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

We’d love to have you with us. RSVP requested.

If you can't attend in-person please consider making a donation.

Learn more: https://www.ichafrica.org/bright-futures.html

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Reminder: We’re moving to a new Facebook home!
Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/ICHAfricaOrg/
We’d love for you to come along—follow the new page to stay connected and continue being part of the ICHA community. As we grow, we’re excited to keep sharing updates, stories, and impact with you.

12/04/2026

’re moving to a new Facebook home!
Join us here: https://www.facebook.com/ICHAfricaOrg/

We’d love for you to come along—follow the new page to stay connected and continue being part of the ICHA community. As we grow, we’re excited to keep sharing updates, stories, and impact with you.

We’ll post on both pages for a few weeks before closing the old one—hope to see you there! 💙

https://www.ichafrica.org/

10/04/2026

At the heart of this work are local clinicians—learning together, supporting one another, and shaping care in their own settings:

“Doctors AND nurses learning alongside each other. That kind of teamwork and investment in and BELIEVING IN the care of sick newborns is what can make the lectures and workshops and experience into better outcomes for premature babies and other sick babies in Africa! Doing a LOT of good for those patients doesn’t have to require a lot of technology or money, just a lot of love and dedication.” ~ Timm Vedder

https://www.tinyfeetbigsteps.com/

07/04/2026

5 years…

“Through workshops on respiratory care techniques like CPAP optimization and SALSA surfactant delivery, advanced simulation training, quality improvement basics, nutrition, and neuroprotection strategies, attendees gain the skills, confidence, and collaborative spirit needed to drive meaningful change back home. This event turns knowledge into lifesaving action for thousands of tiny patients.” ~ Scott Osborn Guthrie

https://www.tinyfeetbigsteps.com/

04/04/2026

What stands out most from the last 5 years is not a milestone, but the steady growth of a network of professionals across Africa—learning, adapting, and supporting one another as they strengthen NICU care and help newborns move from surviving to thriving.

Thankful to be part of a collaborative effort shaped by those closest to the work.

One of our NICU team said, "My joy always comes from seeing nurses from different regions of Tanzania and across Africa eager to learn new things about neonatal care and to grow in confidence and skills that will bring countless benefits to newborns and families." ~ Ndini

https://www.tinyfeetbigsteps.com/

02/04/2026

Did you know Monday, March 30 was Doctor’s Day? 💙 We’re a little late in celebrating, but we want to thank our incredible team in Arusha—local clinicians whose compassion and skill make neonatal and pediatric care possible every day. Many also share their expertise with others across Africa through the Tiny Feet Big Steps conferences.

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

31/03/2026

We’re thrilled to share that the 3rd Edition of our Every Breath Counts: Manual of Neonatal Care & Drug Doses handbook is now available! 🎉📘

A big thank you to Zenith Media, TZ, for pausing to capture the moment as this newly printed edition was added to the National Public Library.

Designed for frontline NICU teams, this practical guide helps nurses and clinicians—building confidence, improving care, and saving lives. Across Africa, it’s becoming an essential NICU resource.

Learn more about ICHA and Every Breath Counts: https://www.ichafrica.org/every-breath-counts-handbook.html

30/03/2026

Big things are happening in Arusha—all for the smallest patients.

The Tiny Feet, Big Steps Neonatology Conference, May 11-15, is bringing together doctors and nurses from across Africa to learn, share, and strengthen life-saving care for premature and critically ill newborns.

Through hands-on training, practical workshops, and collaboration across countries, this conference is equipping healthcare teams with real-world skills they can take back to their hospitals—impacting thousands of babies and families.

Since 2021, hundreds of providers from over 200 hospitals have been trained—creating a ripple effect of better care across the continent.

Because when you invest in caregivers, you transform outcomes.

* One conference.
* Hundreds of providers trained.
* Countless lives changed.

Learn more or get involved: https://www.tinyfeetbigsteps.com/arusha.html

28/03/2026

Two very distinguished visitors stopped by the ALMC NICU this week—unannounced, unregistered, and unapologetically curious.

Perched right on the windowsill were a pair of silver-cheeked hornbills, heads tilted, bright eyes scanning the room as if conducting their own inspection. They stayed longer than most visitors do… quietly observing, taking it all in—the gentle hum of machines, the careful movements of nurses, the warmth wrapped around every tiny patient.

Now, we can’t say for certain what brought them.

Perhaps they’d heard the buzz—how the ALMC NICU is turning heads across the region, drawing clinicians, partners, and visitors eager to learn, to see, to be inspired by what’s happening here.

Or… perhaps it’s something more personal.

Maybe they’re expecting.

Maybe they were just doing a little advance planning—checking out the facilities, making sure everything is ready should they need the very best start for their little one.

After all, in other parts of the world, storks handle the newborns. But here in Tanzania… could hornbills be stepping into the role?

We’ll be keeping an eye on that windowsill.

Because if they do come back—for a delivery or just another look—we’ll be ready.

26/03/2026

We are so grateful for Sarah Elliott’s beautiful artwork, bringing scenes of Tanzania to life at the Arusha Pediatric & Maternity Care Centre. Her child-friendly paintings help create a warm, welcoming space—easing anxiety and reminding every child they are cared for.

Each room features a unique color and animal: 🐒🦒🦀🐢🦩🦋
From the Colobus Monkey (forest green) to the Flamingo (Ngorongoro pink) and Butterfly (Kitulo purple), every space tells a story.

Explore more of Sarah’s work: https://www.instagram.com/sarahelliottillustration/

https://www.ichafrica.org/apmc.html

23/03/2026

We are deeply grateful for the exceptional leadership and commitment of the ICHA–Tanzania Board of Directors. This remarkable group brings decades of experience across healthcare, nonprofit leadership, and community development—guiding our work with wisdom, integrity, and a shared passion for improving the lives of children and families.

From clinical excellence and health systems leadership to strategic planning and advocacy, their collective expertise strengthens every aspect of ICHA’s mission. Their guidance has helped expand the impact of our Tiny Feet, Big Steps conferences—equipping and training NICU healthcare workers across the continent with the skills needed to deliver life-saving newborn care—while also advancing the development of the Arusha Pediatric & Maternity Care Centre, a transformative step toward accessible, high-quality care for mothers and children in the region.

Because of your leadership, vision, and service—more children are given a chance not just to survive, but to thrive.

https://www.ichafrica.org/boards.html

20/03/2026

It’s official… we have a logo for APMC! 🎉

As we get ready to open the Arusha Pediatric & Maternal Care Centre (APMC), this moment marks more than just a logo—it represents a bold step forward in transforming care for mothers, newborns, and children in northern Tanzania.

APMC will be the first dedicated outpatient center of its kind in the region—providing high-quality, family-centered care for infants, children, and pregnant women, all in one place. From preventive care and urgent services to diagnostics and family education, the center is designed to ensure every child has a healthy start and every mother receives the care she deserves.

We can’t wait to open our doors soon—this is just the beginning. 💛

https://www.ichafrica.org/apmc.html

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