In August 2005, The Baobab Home revived the Breakfast Program of a Tanzanian NGO called SOCAC (The Society for Orphan Care and AIDS Control) based in Bagamoyo.   SOCAC’s program had stopped due to a lack of funds, but Baobab volunteer Carissa Guild helped us to get the program started again.  The Breakfast Program accomplishes the goal of serving a nutritious meal to vulnerable members of the Bagamoyo community.

Currently, we serve “uji” four mornings a week at the Care and Treatment Center at the Bagamoyo District Hospital.  Approximately 30-50 individuals are provided breakfast on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays when they come to the hospital to pick up HIV/AIDS medications.  Baobab volunteers serve breakfast, converse with patients, and help entertain the children of patients.

In addition to providing a direct benefit to HIV/AIDS patients in Bagamoyo, the Breakfast Program is a valuable part of the Baobab Home’s operations, as it allows us to stay in close contact with vulnerable individuals who may need additional aid and to maintain a strong presence in the community.

The Program Through The Years