Transport
In the Transport category, you can read about how we collect medical supplies and transport them to hospitals in Africa and beyond. In the Netherlands, many materials are discarded that are still of great value elsewhere. Think of hospital beds, equipment, and medical devices that are given a second life. Thanks to this transport, healthcare institutions can function better and help more people. Discover how the reuse of goods contributes to sustainable care and new opportunities for hospitals worldwide.
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Two medical students on their way to Malawi
READ MORE »: Two medical students on their way to MalawiBritte van Groen and Laura Frederiks, fifth-year medical students at the University of Groningen, will depart for Malawi on February 26th for an eight-week internship in tropical medicine. At the hospital there, they will work in departments including gynecology and surgery. Due to shortages of medical supplies, they organized a fundraising campaign beforehand. With support…
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Medical aid from Holten to Morocco
READ MORE »: Medical aid from Holten to MoroccoMedical supplies from ZGT Overzee’s storage facility in Holten were donated to the BASMA Foundation for use in Morocco. Under the leadership of Dr. Barbouche, the foundation performs surgical procedures for underprivileged patients. During this visit, ostomy supplies, catheters, medical instruments, blood pressure monitors, thermometers, and three wheelchairs, including one electric, were collected. The doctor…
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Aid from Holten for Ukraine from Lifeline Ukraine
READ MORE »: Aid from Holten for Ukraine from Lifeline UkraineA new shipment of relief supplies for Ukraine has been prepared in the ZGT Overzee warehouse in Holten, in collaboration with Lifeline Ukraine. Volunteers sorted and palletized medical supplies such as bandages, urine bags, and generators. Since 2022, the organization has been working with direct distribution through a local partner, ensuring aid reaches the right…
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Shipment of mattresses and wheelchairs to Bosnia
READ MORE »: Shipment of mattresses and wheelchairs to BosniaSometimes help starts in a very practical way: a full truck, people rolling up their sleeves, and items being given a second life where they are really needed. That is exactly what happened with the recent shipment of beds, mattresses, wheelchairs, and medical aids that are on their way to Bosnia via the Pro Plan…
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The work of the Noroc Olanda Foundation in Moldova
READ MORE »: The work of the Noroc Olanda Foundation in MoldovaThe need in Moldova is great. It is easier to list what is not needed than what is. Nevertheless, the Noroc Olanda Foundation remains committed to providing aid that is well thought out, respectful, and future-oriented. With an eye for the people behind the numbers and with confidence in cooperation.
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Working together on opportunities in Egypt
READ MORE »: Working together on opportunities in EgyptRecently, another impressive container was filled with aid supplies for Africa. For some, this was their first time actively participating, and honestly, it was a remarkable experience. Everyone who attended worked with one goal in mind: to help as many people as possible by loading the container as efficiently and fully as possible.
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Volunteers bring ICT help to Tanzania.
READ MORE »: Volunteers bring ICT help to Tanzania.For eight years, volunteers from the MWika Foundation have been donating decommissioned ICT equipment to hospitals in Tanzania. In collaboration with organisations such as Ziekenhuisgroep Twente, a team of six to eight Dutch volunteers travels to East Africa every year to assist with installation, maintenance, and training. By reusing computers, network components and peripheral equipment,…
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Concrete mixers for KCMC, Moshi, Tanzania.
READ MORE »: Concrete mixers for KCMC, Moshi, Tanzania.From Twente to the foot of Kilimanjaro, volunteers are working together towards a special goal: improving healthcare in Tanzania. With concrete mixers, tools and, above all, a great deal of dedication, they are literally building new hospital facilities. What started at a construction company in Twente has grown into an inspiring project in which every…
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Stronger together for better healthcare in Tanzania.
READ MORE »: Stronger together for better healthcare in Tanzania.In November 2025, we – the IC Progress Foundation – will once again travel to Tanzania. For the tenth time, we will support the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Moshi with medical expertise, equipment and training. Wat dit jaar extra bijzonder maakt: er is kans op samenwerking met een ander Nederlands team dat in…
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COWs arrived in Moshi – a great milestone!
READ MORE »: COWs arrived in Moshi – a great milestone!After a long journey, the first Computers on Wheels (COWs) have arrived at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Moshi, Tanzania. These mobile workstations, donated by hospitals in The Hague, improve digital patient care. Thanks to collaboration between Mwika, ZGT Overzee and De Baanderij, the first ten COWs will be tested during a pilot in…
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