LEV-ECHAD: ONE HEART

A Story of Resilience, Sacrifice & Relentless Pursuit of Hope

Our Founding Story

Lev-Echad was founded in 2023 by Elizabeth Mursal, a woman whose personal journey of loss and resilience shaped her passion to serve orphans, widows, and survivors of gender-based violence.

Elizabeth experienced first-hand the struggles of growing up without stable support and saw how many children and women in her community faced neglect, abuse, and deep vulnerability. From these experiences, she carried a vision: to create a safe place where no child would feel abandoned and no widow would be left without dignity.

With no initial funding or land, Elizabeth began with small community outreach efforts in Handeni, Tanga — providing food parcels, psychosocial support, and safe spaces for conversations. Early support came through volunteer efforts, small personal donations, and partnerships with local leaders who believed in the vision.

In 2024, Lev-Echad began the groundwork to establish a dedicated orphanage home for 80 children, along with programs for widows and GBV survivors. Today, Lev-Echad is steadily building partnerships with local and international donors, working toward a future where compassion, safety, and opportunity are guaranteed for the most vulnerable.

What We Do

At LEV-ECHAD Organization, we address both emergency needs and long-term development. Our programs are designed to respond to immediate crises while also building pathways to lasting recovery and independence.

Orphan Care

Widow Empowerment

Child Protection

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Response

Our Approach

We take a holistic, survivor-centered, and community-driven approach, ensuring that our interventions address the full spectrum of a person’s physical, emotional, social, and economic needs. We collaborate with governments, local organizations, and international partners to amplify our reach and deepen our impact.

Compassion: We lead with empathy and kindness in every interaction.
Integrity: We act with transparency and accountability in all that we do.
Empowerment: We help individuals regain control of their lives.
Justice: We advocate for fairness, protection, and human rights for all.
Respect: We honor the dignity of every person we serve.

Hundreds of orphans have been placed in loving homes or supported through education.
Widows have gained financial independence through skills training and business support.
Survivors of GBV have found safety, healing, and legal justice.
Communities have become more aware and protective of women and children’s rights.

Get Involved

Change begins with compassion—and grows through action. Join us in rewriting stories of pain into stories of power and possibility. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, partner, or advocate, your support can help us reach more lives and create a world where no one is left behind.