Transform Lives in Rural Tanzania — Give Today!
Every gift helps bring compassionate, life-saving healthcare to the communities that need it most. Your support powers maternal care, surgeries, diagnostics and staff training — changing lives every day.
ways to give
Online & digital Donations
Make a secure credit card donation through the DONATE TODAY button below. We encourage you to cover the small 4% processing fee so that 100% of your gift goes directly to helping patients at FAME.
Other ways to give online:
Venmo: @fameafrica
Make an even bigger impact: Join our Community of Care with a monthly gift. Small recurring donations add up to lasting change for mothers, babies, and families in rural Tanzania.
check donations
Prefer to donate by check? Please make it payable to Foundation for African Medicine and Education or FAME and mail to:
4553 Crimsonwood Drive
Redding, CA 96001 USA
planned giving & special gifts
Gifts through stock, Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) or qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from your IRA are powerful ways to support FAME’s work.
To make a gift using stock, a DAF or a QCD, please contact Jeanne Artress, FAME Treasurer, at treasurer@FAMEAfrica.org
For questions or to explore other ways to give: honor a loved one, include FAME in your estate plans or create a special gift that makes a lasting difference, contact Rose Tobiassen, US Managing Director, at rose@fameafrica.org
FAME is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered in the United States. Federal Tax ID: 22-3883033.
giving from outside the u.s.
FAME and Myriad Canada are pleased to be working together. You can support this project by making a donation at the DONATE FROM CANADA button below. You will receive a donation receipt from Myriad Canada
FAME also has a close partnership with Friends of FAME Deutschland e.V. If you need a tax deductible donation in Germany, you can donate to Friends of FAME Deutschland e.V. by clicking here.
your gift in action
$25 – Funds critical lab tests for patients in our Outpatient Clinic
$130 – Provides prenatal care to one mother
$500 – Covers the cost of one major surgery at FAME
$1,000+ – Trains healthcare staff to deliver safer, higher-quality care
Why Give Now?
FAME is the de facto referral center for complex maternal & newborn care ad critical cases in the Karatu district.
Our team provides NICU-level care, emergency surgeries and life-saving interventions for almost 40,000 people every year.
Your donation helps scale services, expand outreach & education and ensure the sustainability of our programs in Tanzania.
Our Commitment
FAME is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — Federal Tax ID/EIN: 22-3883033
Our Mailing Address is 4553 Crimsonwood Drive, Redding, CA 96001
FAME is highly rated by leading charity evaluators for excellence, transparency and efficient use of donor funds. See the bottom of our page for a list of charity ratings.
All online donations are safe & secure donations via our trusted platforms
Donors will receive email confirmations, tax receipts and program updates
FAME partners with organizations in Canada and Germany to provide tax deductible giving options for international donors
Every gift makes a difference, and we steward each donation to maximize its impact on lifesaving care in Tanzania. Unrestricted donations allow us to put resources where they are needed most. Thank you for your support!
do more than give - FUNDRAISE FOR FAME
Want to amplify your impact? Here’s how you can help FAME change lives in rural Tanzania:
Host a FAME Fundraiser: Gather friends, family or coworkers and introduce them to FAME. Our Development team is ready to help you every step of the way!
Celebrate with Purpose: Turn birthdays, weddings or any special occasion into a chance to make a real difference.
Honor or Remember Loved Ones: Give meaning to life’s milestones with gifts that transform care.
Corporate Giving & Sponsorships: Multiply your impact through employer matching programs or team fundraising challenges.
Challenge yourself and others: Run a marathon, climb a mountain or tackle your personal goal and fundraise for FAME to achieve even more.
Be Social: Harness the power of social media, especially around the holidays. Skip the gifts and inspire giving to FAME instead.
Ready to be a FAME champion? Contact Rose Tobiassen, US Managing Director, at rose@fameafrica.org and get others involved in advancing patient-centered care in rural Tanzania!