Our Projects
Sustainable change happens
when people work together as equals.
At mates4health, we support initiatives that are developed together with local partners and respond to locally identified needs. Some projects are time-limited and reach a natural conclusion, while others continue over a longer period and evolve through ongoing collaboration.
Ongoing Projects
Ongoing projects are initiatives we are currently supporting or actively accompanying. These projects involve continuous exchange with our partners, follow-up activities, and a shared commitment to long-term impact.
Student4Student at the Ayder Referral Hospital in Mekelle, Ethiopia
This project invites medical students to support each other, learn together and grow as peers.
New equipment for the ICOR Institute's Parents' House in Maputo, Mozambique
With support from the Regine Sixt Children’s Aid Foundation, mates4health helped improve living conditions at the ICOR Parents’ House in Maputo. The project ensures that families of children undergoing life-saving heart surgery have access to safe, dignified accommodation and essential aftercare.
Completed Projects
Completed projects are initiatives that have been successfully finalized. While active support has ended, these projects remain an important part of our learning process and demonstrate how targeted, time-bound support can make a meaningful difference.
New UV therapy lamps for the St. Patrick´s Hospital in Ghana
A story of hope that started with a conversion at a conference.
New laryngoscopes for the Ayder Referral Hospital in Mekelle, Ethiopia
mates4health supports the Department of Anesthesiology at the Ayder Referral Hospital in Mekelle, Ethiopia, by providing two video laryngoscopes to support clinical care.
Clinical Exchange to Support Pediatric Care in Beira, Mozambique
A two-week clinical exchange supported by mates4health strengthened the professional collaboration and practical learning between pediatric teams in Munich and Beira.
New Chairs for two Primary Schools in Keetmanshoop, Namibia
In Keetmanshoop, Namibia, mates4health partnered with committed local stakeholders to improve learning conditions at two primary schools serving low-income communities. By providing essential furniture, equipment, and supplies, the project helps ensure that children can learn in a safe and dignified environment - regardless of their background.
Education as Empowerment in Keetmanshoop, Namibia
By supporting access to education and vocational training in southern Namibia, this project helps young people and single mothers build sustainable futures beyond life on the margins. Rooted in strong local partnerships, it combines immediate support with long-term opportunities for self-reliance.
Submit a Project Proposal
Would you like to suggest a project that mates4health could support?
Please download the project inquiry template and fill it out completely – it helps us assess your request and ensures we meet the legal documentation requirements for non-profit organizations.
At mates4health, we place strong emphasis on personal commitment and local ownership. We encourage partners to first identify a locally relevant need, then develop a solution rooted in local capacities and initiative, and finally translate this idea into a project proposal. Our role is to support motivated partners in implementing well-founded ideas – not to define projects based on available funding alone.
We look forward to hearing your idea!
