FAME Africa

FAME Africa Advancing patient-centered care in rural Africa. Patient names are changed, explicit consent granted. Dr. Artress is an American physician. Kilimanjaro.

The Foundation for African Medicine & Education is a non-profit corporation registered in the United States. It was created to improve the quality of medical care in East Africa. FAME endeavors to help bridge the gap between a critically under-resourced healthcare system and first-world medicine. FAME is currently focused on improving the quality and accessibility of medical care in Tanzania and m

aking a difference in the day-to-day lives of the Tanzanian people. He has traveled extensively and participated in medical relief projects around the globe. His wife, Susan, is trained in counseling and educational psychology and has worked for many years in school-based mental health and prevention. Frank and Susan have lived and worked in Tanzania since 2003and currently reside in Karatu, Tanzania. They coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations of all FAME projects. Certain places on the planet can capture a person's heart and alter the direction of one's life. For us, Tanzania is such a place. At the start of the new millenium we found ourselves at a crossroads and began to experience a shift in how we wanted to spend the second half of our lives. For years, we had talked about climbing Mt. Finally in July of 2002, we began our ascent of the highest peak in Africa. At the time, we could not have known Frank would nearly die atop that mountain, nor how those critical moments would shape the rest of our lives. The perseverance, generosity, and resourcefulness of our guide and his crew awakened us to the resilience of the human spirit - that place inside each of us where grace and strength reside. After several months back in the U.S., we decided to return to Tanzania, this time to contribute back to a people whose voice is rarely heard in the rest of the world, a people who have few opportunities to share their wisdom, their strength, and their dreams with the rest of us. From this place, the Foundation for African Medicine and Education was born. Board of Directors

Frank Artress, Co-Founder & President
Susan Gustafson, Co-Founder & Vice-President
Jeanne Artress, Secretary/Treasurer
Graham Pierce, Director
Jack Paddon, Director
Nancy Paddon, Director

Trauma Rings No BellJohn is a father of two. When he arrived at FAME with a broken leg after a road accident, he was ble...
05/22/2026

Trauma Rings No Bell

John is a father of two. When he arrived at FAME with a broken leg after a road accident, he was bleeding and in severe pain. Because the team was ready, he received immediate care. His injury was stabilized, and today, his recovery is progressing well. Soon, he will be able to return to work and continue providing for his family.

When trauma strikes, every second matters. Access to timely emergency care can mean the difference between recovery and something far worse. Your support makes this possible.

To sustain trauma and emergency care at FAME, every contribution matters. Donate today to help strengthen this critical service.

Your gift today becomes someone’s survival story tomorrow. Together we can save more lives!

And a status update from our Doctors vs. Nurses Challenge: Team Nurses are currently in the lead, ahead of Team Doctors by just over $500. Donate today through the link below to help Team Doctors catch up.

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/foundationforafricanmedicineeducation/restriction/FAME+Marathon+2026

Six children depend on Eric and Magdalena. Their youngest is just four years old. Behind them is an entire family that r...
05/19/2026

Six children depend on Eric and Magdalena. Their youngest is just four years old. Behind them is an entire family that relies on their health and strength.

When Magdalena was critically injured, their family’s future hung in the balance.

Because FAME was ready, she received the care she needed and survived. Today, she is back home caring for her children and rebuilding daily life.

Proper trauma and emergency care brings hope back to families. Another life saved is another future protected.

When trauma strikes, every second matters. Your generosity helps ensure our team is ready.

Today, give $5, $10, $21 or $42 in honor of the marathon distances through the link below:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/foundationforafricanmedicineeducation/restriction/FAME+Marathon+2026

You can read the full story at the link below:
https://fameafrica.org/journal/2026-fame-marathon-a-family-restored-through-care

Every trauma story begins with fear and ends with hope because of FAME. We could not do this work without your support.H...
05/15/2026

Every trauma story begins with fear and ends with hope because of FAME. We could not do this work without your support.

Help us continue providing life-saving emergency care in rural Tanzania by donating to support FAME Marathon through the link below:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/foundationforafricanmedicineeducation/restriction/FAME+Marathon+2026

Also, read a touching and heartfelt story of this young boy surviving a wildebeest attack through the link below:
https://fameafrica.org/journal/2026-fame-marathon-surviving-a-wildebeest-attack

“I didn’t know if I would survive.” This trauma survivor’s story is a powerful reminder of why emergency care matters. Y...
05/13/2026

“I didn’t know if I would survive.” This trauma survivor’s story is a powerful reminder of why emergency care matters. Your support helps ensure the next patient receives the same chance.

Thank you to everyone who has donated to the FAME Marathon so far! Your generosity is already making a real impact in the lives of patients and families across our community.

And for those participating in the Doctors vs. Nurses Challenge, following International Nurses Day yesterday, Team Nurses have taken the lead — but the race is far from over. Donate today to help even more people receive lifesaving care through the link below:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/foundationforafricanmedicineeducation/restriction/FAME+Marathon+2026

Read the full story ‘Beyond What Eyes Can See’ through this link: https://fameafrica.org/journal/2026-fame-marathon-beyond-what-eyes-can-see

Happy International Nurses Day! 💙Today, we celebrate the incredible nurses of FAME — the compassionate professionals who...
05/12/2026

Happy International Nurses Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate the incredible nurses of FAME — the compassionate professionals who stand at the heart of patient care every single day. From the maternity ward and NICU to the operating theater and emergency department, our nurses bring skill, strength and unwavering compassion to every patient and every family they serve.

Their dedication continues to shape the impact of FAME across rural Tanzania, providing hope, healing and lifesaving care to thousands in the communities we serve. They are not only caregivers, but educators, advocates and leaders within our hospital and beyond.

As we commemorate this important day, we are proud to have members of our nursing team joining colleagues from across Tanzania for the Annual General Meeting on national nursing matters taking place in Arusha. This opportunity allows them to learn, collaborate and bring valuable knowledge and new ideas back to strengthen care at FAME Hospital.

Today, we invite you to celebrate FAME's nurses as part of the FAME 2026 Marathon. Donate to Team Nurses today through the link below and help support the people who work tirelessly to care for patients every single day.

Join us in celebrating and supporting our nurses today. Happy International Nurses Day!

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/foundationforafricanmedicineeducation/restriction/FAME+Marathon+2026

Today We Celebrate Mothers All Around the WorldA year ago, the mother on the left arrived at FAME carrying more than jus...
05/10/2026

Today We Celebrate Mothers All Around the World

A year ago, the mother on the left arrived at FAME carrying more than just her son in her arms — she carried hope. Her little boy needed hernia surgery and, like many mothers, she wanted nothing more than to see her child healthy again. After receiving care at FAME, her son recovered well and the fear she once carried was replaced with relief, gratitude and joy.

This year, that same mother returned — not because her own child needed care again, but because she believed another child deserved the same chance. She encouraged her friend to travel miles to FAME so her son could also receive hernia surgery. What began as one mother’s experience became another family’s source of hope.

Stories like these unfold every day at our maternity ward and across the hospital. New mothers walk through our doors daily and many return for their second, third and even fourth deliveries. They come back not only because of the care they received, but because they trust FAME enough to recommend it to their sisters, neighbors and friends.

At FAME, every healthy child, every safe delivery and every healing story brings joy and smiles to mothers while strengthening the foundation of families and communities across northern Tanzania.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers who carry hope, share trust and go the extra mile for the wellbeing of their children and others.

05/01/2026

Today we are excited to launch our 2026 FAME Marathon: Run for Trauma & Emergency Care.

Every day, patients arrive at FAME in critical condition. Your support ensures we are ready.

Choose your impact:
$50 equips emergency supplies,
$250 boosts ER diagnostics,
$500 supports trauma surgery and
$1,000 strengthens the entire emergency and trauma pathway at FAME.

Give today through the link below and help us start strong:
https://secure.qgiv.com/for/foundationforafricanmedicineeducation/restriction/FAME+Marathon+2026

Baraka’s Journey: Hundreds of Miles for HealingFor weeks, Baraka, a young boy from Ngorongoro, was in constant pain. A h...
04/29/2026

Baraka’s Journey: Hundreds of Miles for Healing

For weeks, Baraka, a young boy from Ngorongoro, was in constant pain. A hernia made it difficult for him to sleep, play, or take part in daily life. His mother, Neema, watched his condition worsen and his father knew they couldn’t afford to wait.

They made the decision to travel a long distance over hundreds of miles across dusty roads and rolling hills to FAME Hospital – a place they trusted for reliable, high-quality care – for a chance to save his son from the pain.

When they arrived, Baraka was evaluated and scheduled for surgery to repair his hernia. The procedure was successful.

Now in recovery, Baraka is regaining his strength and preparing to return home. With the pain behind him, Baraka has a second chance to be a child again – to run, to play and to smile without pain.

Stories like Baraka’s reflect what access to timely surgical care can mean for families in rural Tanzania. With your support, FAME is able to provide that care when it’s needed most.

Sada’s smile says it all.After a complex delivery, she welcomed not one, not two, but three newborns into the world. Tri...
04/27/2026

Sada’s smile says it all.

After a complex delivery, she welcomed not one, not two, but three newborns into the world. Triplet pregnancies are high-risk, and in many settings, outcomes can be uncertain. But with skilled care and close monitoring, Sada and her babies are safe and together.

At FAME, our maternity team regularly manages complicated deliveries like this, providing the level of care needed for mothers and newborns when it matters most. While not every outcome is guaranteed, moments like this remind us what’s possible with the right team, training and resources in place.

Three new lives. One strong mother. And a story worth celebrating.

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