Activities
Surgery
The Njokuti Foundation is named after the first operated child. The main purpose of The Njokuti Foundation so far is helping children with congenital or acquired disorders such as clubfeet, rickets or skeletal fluorosis. A team of Dutch orthopaedic and plastic surgeons performs surgery. Sometimes other professionals such as POP specialists, orthopaedic technicians or suppliers of orthopaedic prostheses etc, accompany the surgeons on their visits.
The surgeons visit Tanzania and/or Uganda three times a year (mainly at their own cost) where they operate dozens of children to get rid of their handicap. The result of the operation of the effects of rickets or skeletal fluorosis – straight legs! – is impressive. But also to children with neglected clubfeet surgeries are performed, making them stand straight on their feet again.
Rehabilitation
Selian Hospital in Arusha is an important partner for the work of the Njokuti Foundation.But also the Monduli Rehabilitation Centre plays an important role. Before and after surgery the children are admitted to this centre. If necessary, The Njokuti Foundation supports this financially.
The Monduli Rehabilitation Centre was founded in 1991 and has an outreach programme to locate children with physical disabilities in remote areas of Maasailand in Northern Tanzania. Children are prepared for surgery, and during some months they get an extensive rehabilitation programme. They are also assisted with educational and social support in order to help them to live as independently as possible with or despite their disabiliy. The Njokuti Foundation supports the Centre financially as well by providing funds for crutches, braces and prostheses.
Expansion
The Foundation is committed to various rehabilitation centres, hospitals or projects dealing with rehabilitation in Northern Tanzania and Northern Uganda such as Sumve Hospital in Tanzania or St Joseph in Kitgum – Uganda.
The foundation whises to find out why only some children develop skeletal fluorosis. And also we hope to find the means to prevent handicaps like clubfeet, rickets and skeletal fluorosis in these countries. the Njokuti Foundation wants to do all it can to give children in Tanzania and Uganda a better future.
Our Contribution to Medical Education
Njokuti not only supports hospitals and patients but also invests in the future of medical care in Africa by sponsoring the education of talented doctors.
One such example is Peter Makanza, who was sponsored by us in the past to complete his orthopedic training in Tanzania. He is now working there as an orthopedic surgeon and is partly affiliated with the Kafika House, where he uses his knowledge and skills to help both children and adults.
We are also supporting John Obwoch, who is currently in his third year of orthopedic training. He is the successor to Julius Abonga, who was previously supported by Njokuti. John is expected to complete his training in 2026 and will dedicate three to four years as an orthopedic surgeon at St. Joseph Hospital in Kitgum.
Through these initiatives, Njokuti is helping to build a sustainable future where medical care becomes more accessible for everyone.