Missionary Support

Dr. Stephen and Jodi Swanson, Tanzania

The Swansons operate The Institute for Child Healthcare Africa (ICHA) . If you would like to support the needs of the hospitals through a financial gift, checks can be made payable to Immanuel with “missionaries” in the memo line.

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From First Breath to Bright Futures Fundraiser

Building a lifetime of care for every child

Friday, May 29, 6:30-8:00pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, MN

The Institute for Child Healthcare Africa (ICHA) is expanding and building a clinic in Tanzania and your support is needed! The Arusha Pediatric & Maternal Care Centre (APMC) will provide specialized outpatient care for mothers, infants, and children—making quality pediatric care accessible to families in northern Tanzania.

Please join us for dessert and drinks as we raise funds for APMC. Dr Steve and Jodi Swanson will be present to share the most recent updates and stories!

Tanzania Visit February 2024

We are grateful for the opportunity to visit Steve & Jodi Swanson to see the work they are doing improving neonatal care in Tanzania!

About Stephen and Jodi

Stephen, a board-certified pediatric and infectious disease physician, serves in the care of children at Arusha Lutheran Medical Center (ALMC) and Selian Lutheran Hospital in Arusha; is active in educational and research efforts and mentorship; helps to develop pediatric medical curriculum and ongoing training of Tanzanian nursing and medical students, assistant medical officers, interns and international residents; and serves as an intermediary to the international global health community.

Jodi participates in the care and management of acute childhood malnutrition in the hospital and community, as well as being active in nursing and health education and training community health workers.

Contact: Arusha Lutheran Medical Center, PO Box 17047, Arusha, Tanzania

Watch the video introducing the work of Dr. Steve and Jodi

Development of a life-saving NICU

A NICU's Journey in Tanzania, and Baby Blessing from Dr. Stephen J. Swanson on Vimeo.