1. St. Gemma Daycare Centre – Bunju, Dar es Salaam
Location: Bunju, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Physical Address: P.O. Box 288, Dodoma, Tanzania
Description: St. Gemma Daycare Centre in Bunju provides early childhood education and care for children in the community, especially those whose parents work during the day. The center focuses on holistic child development, ensuring that children receive a strong foundation in education, social skills, and moral values. The daycare was established in response to a growing demand from local families for a safe and nurturing environment for their young children. The facility is undergoing expansion to include classrooms, a kitchen, and a dining hall to better serve the children.
2. Upanga Parish Mission – Dar es Salaam
Location: Upanga, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Physical Address: P.O. Box 4360 or 2757, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Description: The St. Gemma Sisters serve in Upanga Parish by engaging in catechetical apostolate, teaching religious education, and conducting various social services. They also run a tailoring program, empowering women with skills that help them achieve financial independence. Through their work, the sisters contribute to both the spiritual and socio-economic well-being of the parish community.
3. Ursino St. Peter’s Parish – Dar es Salaam
Location: Ursino, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Physical Address: [c/o Generalate House P.O. Box 288, Dodoma]
Description: At Ursino St. Peter’s Parish, the St. Gemma Sisters focus on religious education, providing catechetical instruction across Catholic institutions. Their mission is to foster spiritual growth and ensure that children and adults alike have a strong foundation in faith. The sisters also play an active role in parish activities, supporting pastoral care and community outreach initiatives.
4. Makoka Parish Mission – Dar es Salaam
Location: Makoka, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Physical Address: [c/o Generalate House P.O. Box 288, Dodoma]
Description: The St. Gemma Sisters are actively involved in parish life at Makoka, providing catechetical instruction and pastoral care. Additionally, they operate a healthcare facility that serves the local community, offering medical assistance and support for vulnerable individuals. The sisters also manage a technical hostel for girls, providing young women with accommodation and vocational training opportunities to help them build a sustainable future.
5. Mlandizi Community Daycare Centre – Dar es Salaam
Location: Mlandizi, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Physical Address: [c/o Generalate House P.O. Box 288, Dodoma]
Description: The Mlandizi Community Daycare Centre is another key early childhood education project managed by the St. Gemma Sisters. The center provides a safe and nurturing space for young children while their parents are at work. In addition to early childhood education, the sisters instill moral values and a sense of community in the children, ensuring they develop into responsible individuals.
6. St. Gemma Sisters Centre – Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam
Location: Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Physical Address: Ursino Street, House No. 19, Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Description: The St. Gemma Sisters Centre in Mikocheni serves as a place of hospitality and spiritual renewal. It provides lodging facilities and a peaceful environment for guests, including clergy, religious sisters, and laypeople seeking retreat and reflection. Additionally, the sisters conduct religious education programs in various primary and secondary schools, extending their apostolate to secular institutions. They also work in hospitals, offering compassionate care to the sick and supporting the medical staff in their mission of healing.