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Our Commitment: Building a Better Tomorrow for Every Community.

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A legacy: 50 years of transforming lives in Tanzania and beyond.

At AHEAD INC, we are on a mission to transform lives and create lasting positive change. We believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to lead a life of dignity, purpose, and fulfillment. Through our dedicated efforts and unwavering commitment, we strive to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

Mission Statement

The mission of AHEAD, Inc. is to reduce and eradicate disease and premature death, cultivate and advance healthy living, and foster sustainable environmental activities to improve the quality of life for vulnerable communities in Africa

A brief timeline of a half a century of AHEAD, Inc.

Promising Beginnings 1974

Dr. Irving Williams and Mrs. Elvira Williams travel to Tanzania with their 4 children
Tanzania Arrival 1974 - 1977

Dr. Irving Williams works at Bugando Hospital, Mrs. Elvira Williams works at Nyakahoja Primary School
AHEAD, Inc. Founding 1981

The birth of AHEAD, Inc.
Health Outreach 1985 - 2005

Established health outreach for 32 villages in the Meatu and Kishapu District of Tanzania
Water Filtration System 1989

Constructed 50,000 gallons (189,250 liters) water catchment and filtration system for Kishapu District Health Center
Solar & Refrigeration 1991 - 2005

Solar energy installation and refrigeration to hospitals in: Shinyana Regional, Meatu District, Kishapu Rural, and the Lindi District Secondary School
Nutrition 1992 - 2004

Nutrition rehabilitation program and oral rehydration program training for health providers
Dispensaries 1994 - 2006

Constructed or renovated 7 health dispensaries in Meatu
Immunization Increase 1995 - 2000

Raised immunization rates in Meatu from 27% to 98% in children 5 years or younger
Maternal/Prenatal Care 1995 - 2000

Raises maternal/prenatal care rates from 4% to 70% in Meatu
Malnutrition Decrease 1995 - 2000

Reduced malnutrition in Meatu from 20% to 2% among children 5 years or younger
Solar Pasteurization 2000 - 2004

Solar pasteurization program in Tanzania and the Gambia
Scholarships 2003 - 2015

Awarded over 1600 scholarships to youth for education in Kisarawe
School Dormitories 2006 - 2012

Built multiple school dormitories for girls in Kisarawe
Electricity 2017

Installed electricity for Bukara Secondary School
Water 2018

Constructed 60,000 liters water tank and lavatories for girls at Bukara Secondary School
Community Collaboration 2019 - Present

Partnered with the Maruku community to build and resource the Maruku Health Center with on-site refrigeration, a surgical operating room table, surgical equipment and trays, ultrasound, anaesthesia machine, cardiac monitor / defibrillator, dental chairs and equipment
Technology 2022 - 2023

Created and supplied the computer lab and delivery broadband to the Maruku Secondary School
PPE Delivery 2023

Delivered over 3000 lbs of PPE to Maruku Health Center; Held free health clinic at Maruku with medical, pediatric, obstetric/gynecologic and dental care delivery
Evolving 1985 - Present

Ongoing health care educational exchanging, seminars, conferences, clinic, telemedicine

Featured Projects

AHEAD has been fully committed through various projects from education to health and many more

Health

Join AHEAD Inc. on a mission for a healthier world

Goal: $495,000

Oral Health

Join us in creating brighter, healthier smiles for all

Goal: $66,625

Education

Bridging Gaps, Building Dreams. Education is the Key to Empowerment.

Goal: $35,000

Agricutlure (Environmental Sustainability) AHEAD INC

Agriculture (Environmental Sustainability)

Sustainability in Action.

Goal: $20,000

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Partners In Development

AHEAD Inc partners with the local communities to create projects to empower the communities. Dr. Irving Williams' philosophy is that good health requires good nutrition; good nutrition requires good agriculture; and we understand that education is the vehicle for sustainability

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