Tanzania

Serving Friends Tanzania was founded in December 2009, and the underground water development team began hands-on work in Arusha, Tanzania, in April 2010. Since then, the team has continuously developed water wells in various regions of Tanzania. This project aims to provide clean drinking water to residents suffering from various diseases and hardships due to contaminated water. Additionally, the branch operates a mobile camp program that offers arts and physical education, as well as basic health education, for local children in the region.

Our Project

• Development of groundwater and installation of pumps in communal living areas (schools, health centers, etc.) 
• Repair of old pumps, installation of motors, solar pumps, and water tank facilities 
• 2023 groundwater development achievements: 37 drilling attempts, 32 successful / approximately 23,800 beneficiaries

Haiti

Serving Friends Haiti was established in 2010 to support the survival and independence of residents who lost their homes during the Haiti earthquake. The branch addressed housing issues for 134 households through the Cassagne camp in Leogane and ensured the right to education for children by building elementary and middle schools within the camp. Additionally, the branch has been conducting microfinance projects to enable adults to generate income and implementing a group home project for girls in need of care and assistance.

Currently, the branch is running a group home project to protect and nurture children suffering from chronic disasters, especially infants and young children who have lost their parents or have been abandoned, to support their independence and growth.

The branch also provides care and educational support for impoverished children:

• Offering basic necessities and regular education opportunities to children affected by chronic disasters.
• Supporting their emotional and balanced growth through arts, music, play, and experiential activities.

Nepal

Serving Friends Nepal was established in 2012 to support the independence and growth of children suffering from poverty and disease, especially those affected by HIV/AIDS. The branch operates social enterprises and child sponsorship programs to achieve this goal.

Currently, the branch is running a group home project to protect and nurture children suffering from chronic disasters, especially infants and young children who have lost their parents or have been abandoned, to support their independence and growth.

The branch also provides care and educational support for impoverished children:

• Offering basic necessities and regular education opportunities to children affected by chronic disasters.
• Supporting their emotional and balanced growth through arts, music, play, and experiential activities.

India

Since 2014, Serving Friends India Lucknow has been running projects for children in slum areas who are suffering from the caste system. The branch operates an education center that provides basic education such as English, Hindi, and math through kindergarten and elementary curriculums. Additionally, the branch helps children in slum areas through child sponsorship programs.

Social Enterprise: Mitho Chicken

• Operating ‘Mitho Chicken’ to create jobs and increase income for young people.

HIV/AIDS Child Sponsorship Program

• Sponsorship programs for children affected by HIV/AIDS in the far western region of Nepal. 
• Providing education, healthcare, and food to support their growth.

Closed Project (2012-2023)

• Operated a nursing home for elderly women, later transferring the project to a local NGO.
  

Malaysia

Approved as an official branch in 2023, Serving Friends Malaysia operates projects to support refugees, a vulnerable social group in Malaysia. The branch focuses on the birth and childcare of refugee women and the operation of educational centers for school-age refugee children, mainly from Myanmar. It also provides essential items such as women’s hygiene products and baby diapers to refugee households. To aid the settlement and independence of refugees suffering from war and violence, the branch runs education and livelihood support projects. These initiatives ensure that refugee children receive a balanced education and that their families have the necessary support for a stable life.

Educational Programs: Operating preschool and elementary school curriculums, and providing basic education in English, math, and science through the SAEM Refugee Center for children aged 4 to 18.

Support for Refugee Families: Offering support for childbirth, childcare, and daily necessities to refugee families, including addressing menstrual poverty by providing hygiene products and diapers.