Introduction:
Our History-
IZAAS Care And Support Programme (also known as IZAAS Medical Project) - was initiated, in 1997, by Mr. Raza Fazal.
It aims at providing treatment and care to the handicapped, medically needy and orphans. The assistance provided by
IZAAS aims to EMPOWER people to fight against poverty in the Bukoba District of Tanzania and the surrounding areas.
This goal confirms to the main objectives of both NGOs Policy and National Poverty Eradication Strategy.
Our Team-
Chairman: Raza Fazal
Secretary: Vallence Ruta
Treasurer: Hasnain Fazal
Webdesign/Reports: Abdulaziz A Sumar
Physiotherapist: Michael Joseph
The project was founded and is supported by a number of businessmen and their families stationed at Bukoba namely: Late Hussein Visram,
Late Sughrabai P Bandali, Mr Vanulal Atara, Mr Pravin Mehta, Mr Mohamedali Haji, among others, Mr Abdulhussein Hassanali of England was
equally supportive of the project at its formation, and continues to support the project from abroad.
Over the years IZAAS has attracted and gained supporters and donors from abroad including America, Canada, England, Holland, Germany and
Australia. Our supporters come from all walks of life and represent a wide diversity, to mention few:-
Mr Naushad Merali- prominent and well known bussinessman and philanthropist in kenya
Mr Mathew Mcilvenna- an international relief operational expert, currently working with World Food Program, and representative from
Friends Of The Children Of Tanzania UK (FOCT)
Ms Azmina Jiwa- senior Biochemist based in the USA
PDG Rotarian Dr Thomas Setter- Retired surgeon and Rotarian based at Idaho Falls USA
Dr Joe Pilon- Surgeon based in USA
Mr Van Geffen- Retired management expert based in Netherlands
Proffessor Bill Buckey- Retired Proffessor of education based in Australia
Mr Ted Dooley- Based in USA
Mr Jim Moris- Director General of the United Nations World Food Program
Mr Gulamabbas Ramji- Prominent businessman and coffee trader based in Kampala Uganda
Mr Mubarak Hasham- Senior Airline executive based in UK
Mr Gulamali Kara- Businessman based in Toronto Canada
Mr Hassanli Fazal- Businessman based in Vancouver Canada
The support of the donors may extend monetary and moral support, they in fact would visit the project frequently parcitipate in its development and
offer proffesional expertise. For example the surgeon would carry out corrective surgeries, the Rotarians and International relief experts would advice on fund raising techniques and activities.