Family of Christ has a long history of partnering with our sister church, Usokami, and the larger synod. They are part of in the Iringa region of Tanzania. This relationship includes supporting ministries, educating students, praying for one another, evangelism, and helping build foundations for both our communities of faith.

“Bega Kwa Bega”

It is a Swahili phrase that means “shoulder to shoulder,” describing the way in which two congregations accompany one another in a spirit of mutuality, inclusivity and vulnerability. 

For Family of Christ this means a long partnership with our sister congregation in Usokami Tanzania.

Go online at https://spas-elca.org/tanzania for more information.

Secondary School Scholarships

Since 2004, FOC members and friends have supported over 400 secondary students from our partner congregations. Each fall we collect donations to help support the education future of our Tanzania friends.

Medical Scholarships for Ilula Hospital

We support medical scholarships for those entering growing fields of medicine in Tanzania.  In the past we have supported Doctor, Pharmacist, Dentist, Radiology, and Medical Administration students.

You can find more information at https://ilulahealth.org/.

Iringa Hope

The Iringa Hope mission is to improve the local economy and living conditions for families in Tanzania, Africa.  We do this through a partnership program with the University of Iringa and the Iringa Diocese.  The program provides education and training to our members and develops village Micro Finance funds and Agricultural Cooperatives.

You can find more information at https://iringahope.org/.

Dignity for Daughters

Dignity for Daughters is an organization created to provide Sexual and Reproductive Health education and reusable menstrual health kits to students attending secondary schools of the Iringa Lutheran Diocese of Tanzania

You can find more information at https://dignityfordaughters.org/.