Elico Family Day 2024: Building Bonds for a Brighter Tomorrow
On December 13, 2024, the Elico Foundation hosted its much-anticipated Family Day under the theme, “Building Bonds for a Brighter Tomorrow”, at the beautiful Ndoto PolePole Farm in Bagamoyo. This special event brought together staff members and their families for a day filled with fun, connection, and celebration. From engaging activities to shared meals and […]
Tanzania’s journey to E-Mobility: ELICO Foundation leads policy exchange to transform transport sector
Dar es Salaam. In a major push toward sustainable transportation in Tanzania, the ELICO Foundation has launched the South-to-South E-Mobility Policy Exchange aimed at learning from successful global examples in electric mobility. Supported by the Leapfrogging to E-mobility Acceleration Partnership (LEAP) Fund, a Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors initiative, the project is setting the stage for transformative […]
The Kijanisha Afya Peer -to-Peer (P2P) Learning Workshop in Dodoma (21st-22nd November 2024)
The Kijanisha Afya Peer-to-Peer Learning Workshop, held on October 21–22, 2024, in Dodoma, successfully brought together key stakeholders in the healthcare value chain to enhance the capacity for greening health facilities. The workshop facilitated impactful discussions on integrating public and private funding for healthcare electrification, sharing innovative practices, and strengthening collaboration between government entities, private […]
Climate change-focused project improves healthcare access for 270,000 Tanzanians
What you need to know: Dodoma. Over 270,000 citizens in the climate-affected areas of Dodoma and Kigoma regions have benefited from a project called Kijanisha Afya that enhances the delivery of primary healthcare services. The one-year project, running from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024, is funded by the Embassy of Ireland in Tanzania […]
Empowering Healthcare in Dodoma: Celebrating Solar Innovation
Elico Foundation is honored to join the National Torch race festivities in Gwandi ward, Chemba district on July 2, 2024, marking a pivotal moment with the foundation stone laying ceremony at Rofati Health Center. This event signifies a new era in healthcare provision, made possible by the installation of a cutting-edge 6.5kWp solar system, complete […]
Solar energy: A lifesaver for maternal health in rural Tanzania
Dar es Salaam. Access to reliable electricity is a critical component of effective healthcare delivery, but in many rural areas in Tanzania, the situation is different. The lack of a consistent power supply has been a major barrier to providing quality health services. In recent years, the integration of solar energy into rural health facilities in […]
Kijanisha Afya Programme Brief
PURPOSEThe Kijanisha Afya programme is a comprehensive initiative that addresses the interconnected issues of energy, climate action, gender equality, and health. It aims to promote sustainability by implementing eco-friendly practices that enhance climate mitigation and resilience of primary health facilities in underserved communities of Dodoma and Kigoma regions. In its initial phase, the programme focuses […]
Solar Power for Sports Grounds in Tanzania
In Tanzania, most sports grounds are not connected to the national grid, making it challenging to provide adequate lighting and maintenance services during after-business hours. This project aims to install solar power systems in these sports grounds to enhance exercise and recreational activities, promote community engagement, and support local businesses.
Revolutionizing Agriculture in Rural Tanzania with Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems
ELICO has pioneered a groundbreaking solution to transform agriculture in rural Tanzania through the adoption of mobile solar irrigation pumps. Our cutting-edge mobile 0.5 – 2 hp solar water pump system, equipped with 600W – 1,200W PV modules mounted on a solar trolley, has the remarkable capacity to pump up to 20,000 litres of water […]
Enhancing Urban Migrant Resilience through Sustainable Waste Management Practices
With rapid population growth in various cities and increased rural-urban migration, cities like Dar es Salaam are expected to double their population by 2035. This influx of people for socio-economic reasons poses challenges to urban infrastructure and services. Climate-driven migration exacerbates existing urban migration trends, leading to a pressing need for solutions to accommodate the […]
