Disaster fell upon Kilembe Mines Hospital when heavy floods hit the region in May 2020. Nature’s cruel force has once again struck the heart of the community in Kilembe. Due to the tireless enthusiasm and the resilient spirit of the local hospital staff, the hospital was rebuilt. Efforts are still ongoing to optimize and elevate the new hospital to the former level. Daktari Project vzw aims to contribute in this endevor by providing material

Find out the most recent news and updates on how your donation is helping the rebuilding of Kilembe Mines Hospital here.

The King Baudouin Foundation (KBS) lends its cooperation to Daktari Project vzw. Donations starting from 40 euro per year give rise to a tax reduction of 45% on the amount actually paid. Deposit for Daktari project to the King Baudouin Foundation on account BE10 0000 0000 0404 with indication of ***128/3021/00060***. Wild benefactors can also make a tax-deductible gift online via the KBS website: click here.

Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine. - Lord Byron

Even though the above advice is a universal truth, health care is usually a costly affair and all help is more than welcome. We are fully reliant on donations such as yours to realize our goals for the hospital in Kilembe.

We happily accept monetary donations. Your donation will exclusively be used for the project in Uganda and you will receive regular updates through this website and our social media to find out how it is put to use. If you want to make a donation, feel free to contact us about how your money will be put to use. Donations can be made to the following account:

Daktari Project
IBAN:   BE41 7340 4111 8410
BIC:      KREDBEBB

Please leave your emailadress in the comment section so we can personally thank you for your donation.

Please take note donations to this bank account are NOT tax deductible, only donations to the King Baudouin Foundation (KBS) are.

Another option is to directly donate supplies that can be put to use in the hospital. The nature of these is very diverse, ranging from surgical equipment to dental fillings, even pencils and colouring books are very much appreciated by the children.

To ensure that we only send material that can be used locally, we only accept material after approval by the board of the non-profit organization and in consultation with local officials.

In 2015, we started collecting baby hats as a part of the Helping Babies Breath program, to keep the newborns warm during the first weeks of their lives. More information about this program can be found on our Maternity page. If you wish to contribute by knitting baby hats you can download a step-by-step knitting pattern here (NL) or here (EN). If you have baby hats lying at home, or you knitted some for the babies at Kilembe Mines Hospital, you can send them to the following address:

Daktari Project
Kerkstraat 148
9050 Gent

Please note your name and (email)address so we can personally thank you for your contribution.

A third option is to lend us your know-how. We are always open to suggestions and can set up a meeting to discuss how to apply your knowledge. We can also discuss an option for you to travel with us to the Kilembe Mines Hospital.