BESTA FOUNDATION

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Restoring Hope, Saving Life

Besta Health Foundation is a registered Tanzanian NGO created on a simple truth — medical care alone is not enough. Too many cancer patients face financial hardship, late diagnosis, low awareness and emotional distress. Working alongside Besta Hospital and partners like Shujaa Cancer Foundation and Associazione Ruvuma Onlus, we complement hospital treatment with patient support, community screening, awareness and advocacy — easing the cancer burden for families nationwide.

Our Mission

A Tanzania where every person affected by cancer has equitable access to comprehensive, compassionate, and high-quality cancer care, enabling healthier lives and thriving communities.

Our Vision

To reduce the burden of cancer in Tanzania through patient support, prevention, education, advocacy, research, and partnerships that ensure accessible, affordable, and compassionate cancer care for all.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We support cancer patients in Tanzania beyond their hospital treatment — covering treatment subsidies, transport, food, and diagnostic costs, along with counselling, free community screening, and awareness campaigns that promote early detection.

You can give a one-off or monthly gift through our Donate page via bank transfer or mobile money. Every contribution goes directly to patient support — treatment, transport, food, and diagnosis — as our constitution requires all funds to serve the Foundation's objectives.

Yes. We welcome volunteers for screening camps and awareness events, and partnerships with hospitals, companies, and organisations. Visit our Get Involved page or contact us to begin.

We run mobile screening camps throughout the year, with special breast-cancer screening every October. Follow our News & Events page or reach out to us to find the next camp near you.

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Charity is the voluntary act of giving help, typically in the form of money, time, or resources, to those in need. Charitable organizations aim to solve social, environmental, and economic challenges by addressing issues like poverty
Michel Smith

Cloth Store Inc.

Charity is the voluntary act of giving help, typically in the form of money, time, or resources, to those in need. Charitable organizations aim to solve social, environmental, and economic challenges by addressing issues like poverty
Michel Smith

Cloth Store Inc.

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