Tumaini La Maisha
( Their Lives Matter Ireland / Their Lives Matter UK )
We are a group of charities based in Tanzania, Ireland & UK with the united aim to reach every child in Tanzania who develops cancer, and treat them with high quality cancer treatment free of charge with the hope for a continued and healthy life.
To join our GEM CLUB (donors who give every month) please choose the recurring monthly donation option and help us save lives every day.
Any amount will bring us closer to:
Protecting the immunocompromised children currently on our ward,
Reaching those we are yet to treat and
The long term survival of the services we provide
Donate today, for their tomorrows.
DONATE TODAY
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Current TLM Campaigns
Featured / Upcoming
Remembrance Day 2025
We warmly invite you to join us in celebrating the incredible and courageous childhood cancer heroes on July 12th 2025 starting from 9 AM at Ummy Mwalimu conference hall located at Jengo la watoto/ Muhimbili children’s hospital
Kibubu Campaign
Kibubu Campaign
Kibubu/ Money boxes are flat pack cardboard awareness and fundraising boxes designed by TLM and distributed to school children. Each Kibubu Box represents a child in Tanzania who develops cancer each year.
Plant For Life
Plant For Life
Although there has been a lot of positive change in the treatment and survival of patients with cancer, the diagnosis still leads to much pain, heartache, fear and at least for a while, can be a complete life changer, not only for the one who get it but also for those who are related to the patient. The heart of this mission is to restore the beautiful smiles and happiness in the faces, souls and lives of the little patients served by TLM as well as their families.
Make-A-Wish Tanzania
Make-A-Wish Tanzania
Make-A-Wish Tanzania aims to grant life-changing wishes to children with cancer bringing hope, strength, and joy during challenging times.
More ways to help
Dr. Sharon Cox 100km Ultramarathon
On May 17–18, Dr. Sharon Cox will take on the Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge—a 100km walk/run along the stunning Dorset coastline to raise funds for Their Lives Matter (TLM), supporting children with cancer in Tanzania.
Volunteer with TLM
The success of our programmes depends largely on the many volunteers who help us. Volunteering is a great way to gain practical experience and have a positive impact on the lives of others. Click here for our top tips when considering volunteering with us.
We have particular need for volunteers who are: medical students, doctors, nurses, teachers, musicians, artists, managers, fundraisers
or anyone who would just like to get involved. Please fill out one of the following forms and we will reply shortly by email.
English Volunteer form English | Swahili Volunteer Handbook Volunteer with TLM
Make An Impact
We Are TLM #MakeAnImpact projects are little requests for funding that arise across all areas of our work. Whether we urgently need something repaired, need special chemotherapy to treat a child, or need your help to safely transport children to their clinical appointments, they can be a whole host of things. All equally important, just like each of our little friends.
Be Inspired
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Ally
Diagnosed with leukemia and a heart condition at age six, underwent three years of carefully adapted treatment supported by TLM. Now in remission, well-nourished, and thriving in school.
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Faisal
A vibrant nine-year-old was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia after months of pain and immobility. With intensive treatment and a fighting spirit, he is now on the path to full recovery.
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Soji
A 14-year-old who went through Hodgkin lymphoma treatment fulfills her dream of learning to read and write through TLM’s schooling program.