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.
Current TLM Campaigns
Featured / Upcoming
St. Patrick’s Ball 2026
St. Patrick’s Fundraiser Ball 2023 in aid of Tumaini la maisha Tanzanian Childhood cancer services …
Metabollix play extra date
@ the Dalkey Duck
on
Friday 10th March …
2026 Galway Spring Fling
2026 Galway Spring Fling
Upcoming event in Ireland: Join us on May 16th from 18.30 till late at The Galmont Hotel, Galway City- whether you come by yourself or bring a table of 10 friends we promise you a fun filled night surrounded by friends. Tickets 120 Euro.
Bid For Life 2025
Bid For Life 2025
Event Completed On The 22nd December 2025- What happens now.
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.
More ways to help
Plant For Life
Plant for Life raises funds for children with cancer in Tanzania through Tumaini la Maisha. Plants are grown and sold in Dar es Salaam, with all proceeds supporting treatment and care for young patients.
Buy a plant, grow something beautiful, and help save a child’s life.
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.
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.
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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Be Inspired
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Josia
Once weak and unable to walk, Josia found hope and healing through the care and support of Tumaini La Maisha. Thanks to dedicated treatment and the generosity of donors, he can now walk again — healthy, smiling, and full of dreams for the future. His journey is a beautiful reminder of why we fight.
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Nicanori
At just six, Nicanori’s world in Hanang changed when pain and swelling in his eye led to a diagnosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia. With care from MNH and Tumaini la Maisha and his mother by his side he found his voice, his community, and the courage to heal one brave step at a time.
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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.