Alice Sima - Friends of Imiliwaha

Mission Matters

Alice Sima is the Board President of Friends of Imiliwaha, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing education and healthcare in Tanzania. As an alumna of Benedictine University, she has been instrumental in fostering partnerships between the university and the Benedictine Sisters of Imiliwaha. Under Alice's leadership, the organization has significantly contributed to developing educational facilities and medical centers in the region. Her commitment reflects a deep passion for improving the quality of life in Tanzanian communities.

In this episode…

Many communities in Tanzania face barriers to accessing quality education and healthcare, but Friends of Imiliwaha is working to change that. However, sustaining these efforts requires ongoing fundraising and volunteer support. Can global collaboration help expand access to education and healthcare in underserved regions?

Experienced nonprofit leader Alice Sima shares her journey from nursing and academia to nonprofit leadership. She discusses how Friends of Imiliwaha has grown from a small volunteer initiative into an organization funding schools, dormitories, and medical centers across Tanzania. Reflecting on key milestones such as building a surgical center and implementing English language education, Alice emphasizes the importance of adaptability and long-term commitment. She also highlights the challenge of securing funding for essential projects like an X-ray facility, mammography machine, and clean water systems for schools.

In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Paul Feith interviews Alice Sima, Board President of Friends of Imiliwaha, about the life-changing impact of Friends of Imiliwaha. Alice talks about the organization's evolution, the partnerships that help sustain their mission, the nonprofit’s all-volunteer structure, and the ongoing need for financial and volunteer support.