Who We Are

Built from lived experience

AfyaGuard was founded in Morogoro, Tanzania to respond to the real harm malaria causes in families, especially among pregnant women and children under five.

AfyaGuard community team in Tanzania
Our Story

A social venture rooted in community health

We believe prevention is the most powerful medicine, and that women and local communities should lead the change. That is why our model combines education, production, and practical household prevention.

Vision and Mission

Vision: A Tanzania where every expectant mother and child is free from malaria.

Mission: To empower rural women through malaria awareness, lemongrass cultivation, and organic mosquito repellent production.

Our Impact

Measuring what matters

150Malaria cases reduced
130Malaria cases prevented
500+People reached
120+Communities served
What Makes Us Different

Health impact with a women-led model

Women trained in repellent production

Women-Centered

We equip women with practical skills that improve both household health and local livelihoods.

Morogoro location

Rooted in Morogoro

Our work starts in Morogoro and expands through partnerships and community networks across Tanzania.

Community awareness activities

Local and Practical

We focus on solutions families can realistically use, maintain, and trust in daily life.

Our Story

From Morogoro to every community

AfyaGuard was founded in response to the ongoing harm malaria causes in Tanzanian families. We chose a community-first approach, training local women not only as repellent producers but also as health ambassadors.

  • Founded in Morogoro, Tanzania
  • Focused on pregnant women and children under five
  • Built on prevention, empowerment, and community trust
AfyaGuard community work
Our Partners

Sponsors and partners

We are grateful to the organizations that believe in our mission for a malaria-free Tanzania.

Karimjee Foundation

A valued supporter helping extend prevention work and community health impact.

Healthier future generation in Tanzania
Future Direction

Growing a healthier future generation

AfyaGuard aims to expand prevention programs, strengthen women’s economic participation, and reach more schools and communities with practical malaria education.