MetroBethesda Rotary is excited to be partnering with activist entrepreneur Seth Goldman and celebrity chef Spike Mendelsohn, the founders of the organic, fair trade tea line Just Ice Tea. Together, the partners are leading a global fundraising initiative to raise $130,000 for a vital project in Cha de Magoma, Gurue, Mozambique. MetroBethesda Rotary is the International Partner with the host club, Rotary Club of Beira, to assist the needs of a community predominantly filled with Tea Garden workers and their families. Our goal is to assist in a larger initiative to renovate an existing clinic and provide a pathology clinic. The grant seeks to raise funds to equip the newly renovated pathology clinic with the necessary pathology tools and provide education to new personnel to diagnose and treat critical illnesses such as malaria, anemia, typhoid, AIDS, and heart disease.
Currently, the Cha de Magoma community lacks access to modern healthcare facilities, which has led to poor health conditions and an average life expectancy of just 54.6 years. By supplying the proper equipment and training the staff, we aim to dramatically improve the health and longevity of the 10,000 villagers in and around this area. This project holds the potential to significantly enhance the quality of life for the people of Cha de Magoma, and we believe it can create lasting change.
Learn more about the project from Seth Goldman and Spike Mendelsohn
Recently, a dynamic fundraiser at Philippe Chow in Washington, D.C. raised over $25,000. We are close to raising all of the necessary funds to complete the project during the winter of 2026.
We invite you to join us in this transformative effort to make a meaningful impact on global health. If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to Tiffany Nesfield and/or Archana Uppal at tiffany@nesfieldperformance.com or archana@uppalonline.com.