Our Partners

**Together, we’re building an emergency care system with Tanzanians, for Tanzania.**

Rooted in local vision and driven by trusted partnerships, both in Arusha and the U.S., this collaboration combines community leadership, global expertise, and decades of relationship-building. Together, we are creating a sustainable EMS system that will save lives across northern Tanzania from the very first call.

Operation Bootstrap Africa is a U.S.-based nonprofit with over 60 years of deep partnerships across East Africa. OBA has a remarkable track record of advancing education, improving healthcare infrastructure, and supporting women and children. As the fiscal sponsor of the Tanzania EMS Project, OBA provides not only critical financial stewardship—without taking any percentage of donations—but also unparalleled expertise and trusted relationships built over decades in Tanzania. Their guidance and support are foundational to our mission.

Operation Bootstraps Africa

Same Qualities Foundation

The Same Qualities Foundation, led by Dr. Peter Mabula, is a respected Arusha-based NGO dedicated to improving health outcomes for children and families. Their work spans emergency medical care, malnutrition rehabilitation, and life-changing cleft palate surgery. As a key partner, the Same Qualities Foundation brings essential local leadership, on-the-ground knowledge, and a shared commitment to creating an EMS system that is effective, sustainable, and truly Tanzanian.