Our Background & History
MAGUFINA’s journey began in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, where refugees survive on just $5 per month in aid from World Food Programme (WFP). In 2015, we met a young boy struggling with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) with no access to insulin or medical care. His suffering highlighted a critical gap in healthcare for refugees with non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This heartbreaking reality inspired us to act.
In 2017, we officially founded MAGUFINA to provide emergency relief, education, and economic empowerment. Seeing the urgent need, we integrated a specialized T1D and NCD care program, ensuring access to insulin, healthcare provider training, and patient education. Today, MAGUFINA continues to empower refugees, not only by addressing healthcare challenges but also by creating sustainable solutions for better livelihoods and resilience. Our commitment remains strong—to give every refugee the chance to lead a healthier, more hopeful life.
Transforming Hopelessness into Hope
Dzaleka Refugee Camp was a place of struggle, where families lived in uncertainty, surviving on just $5 per month in aid. Many refugees faced chronic diseases like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) without access to insulin, proper nutrition, or trained healthcare providers. Among them was Amina, a young girl diagnosed with T1D. Her mother watched helplessly as she grew weaker each day. Without insulin, Amina’s future was bleak.
MAGUFINA was founded with a mission to transform lives. We started by providing emergency healthcare, ensuring refugees like Amina received life-saving insulin and medical care. But we did not stop there. We trained healthcare providers to recognize and manage T1D, empowering them to save lives, up to date.