David & Michelle Heed

David and Michelle Heed are missionaries in Kigoma, Tanzania with an emphasis on Children’s
ministries. The four main parts of their ministry are:
 
1. Children’s Feeding Programs
2. English tutoring for young children (Building an Elementary School)
3. Raising up young leaders
4. Provision for health.

I.  Children’s Evangelical Feeding Programs

The Children’s Feeding Programs are done in 12 different villages in partnership with the churches.
We do a church service for children with singing, dancing, and games while teaching the word of

God. After the service, the children receive something to eat.

II. Tutoring Center (Elementary School)

We have a dream of starting an Elementary School in the village of Simbo. We are currently
constructing our 4th building which will bring to completion a total of six classrooms and an office.
For now, it operates as a tutoring center. The students get lessons four days a week (K-7) in English,
math, and science. We want to raise up the next generation of the nation’s leaders, using children
who come from poverty and who would otherwise have no chance to succeed.

III. Raising up Young Leaders

We are currently supporting High School students, college students, and others in education for
various trades. We are also training up many teachers for both English and Bible.

IV. Provision for Health

Health insurance is so cheap in Tanzania. An entire family can get health insurance for a full year for
only $15 US, which provides unlimited free medicine. The families who choose not to get it, suffer
from many preventable illnesses. We have supported 700 families get health insurance this year. We
also provide support for 20 children with sickle-cell disease, and we distribute worm medicine to

2,000 children every 3 months when we are able.