Stichting Paradise in Need

Stichting Paradise in Need

Hilversum, Netherlands

HealthAnimal welfareNature & Wildlife conservationPoverty & HungerTax-deductible donations
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Profile last updated: September 4, 2026

About

Stichting Paradise in Need is a charity based in Hilversum, Netherlands working on health, animal welfare, nature & wildlife conservation +1 more.

Stichting Paradise in Need is a Dutch public-benefit foundation (ANBI) that works to improve health, animal welfare and the environment on Mafia Island, Tanzania. Its projects include supporting a planned local health centre led by Dr Mbogo Kija, rescuing and sterilising neglected dogs and cats together with the NGO Animalia, and teaching local farmers permaculture to plant food forests that restore ecosystems and biodiversity. The foundation is run by an unpaid board and is funded by donations and sponsors.

Location

Hilversum, Netherlands

Organisation type

Charity

Legal form

Stichting

Charity number

866407224

Registration

93452934

Focus areas

healthanimal welfarepermaculturebiodiversityMafia IslandTanzaniafood securityANBI

Languages

NLEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

HealthAnimal welfareNature & Wildlife conservationPoverty & Hunger

Works for

CommunitiesFamiliesAnimals

How they work

Direct servicesCapacity building

Programmes

Uzima Health Center

Health · Tanzania

Supports Dr Mbogo Kija's project to develop a health centre on Mafia Island, including a planned 24-hour acute care service, and the construction of a Community Wellbeing Center.

Dierenzorg Mafia

Animal welfare · Tanzania

Rescues, treats and sterilises neglected stray dogs and cats on Mafia Island, working with the NGO Animalia, with veterinary-led vaccination and sterilisation campaigns.

Permacultuur en voedselbossen

Nature & Wildlife conservation · Tanzania

Teaches permaculture to local farmers and helps them plant food forests to restore ecosystems, biodiversity and food security.

Countries of operation

Tanzania

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donations

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteer

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Animalia

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