Lifting up underserved communities:
Limitless compassion and cutting-edge approaches to reach Every Last One.
Our Vision
To end the isolation of underserved communities to quality healthcare
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What We Do
TLC serves the most isolated and underserved populations of Eswatini, many of whom have no access to health services. Using local and world-class solutions, and with a heart to reach Every Last One, The Luke Commission (TLC) has been toppling barriers to healthcare access for the people of Eswatini since 2005.
All patients are considered VIPs (Very Important Patients) and are treated as if they were our own father, mother, brother, sister or child.
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Innovating Compassion
A Culture of Compassion
A Culture of Compassion is in our DNA, empowering local staff to treat every patient like family.
Innovation
We embrace leapfrog technologies and innovations to overcome barriers to healthcare delivery and optimize resources.
Resilience
Through two pandemics and many obstacles, TLC has been overcoming challenges since 2005.
Diverse Solutions
From classic outreach to cutting-edge tech, together with local, international, and enterprise partners, our team finds the right solution for every problem.
Excellence
We adhere to the highest international standards for operational and medical excellence.
How You Can Help
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Reach the Unreached
Help us reach Every Last One, bringing hope and healing to underserved communities.
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Donate to a Cause
From births, to restorative eye surgeries, to sustainable solar development, and more. Discover a cause that matches your passion.
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Sponsor a Community
Help us establish ongoing health services that provide compassionate care to an entire community.
Our Impact in 2023
VIPs (Very Important Patients)
Staff
(97% local Emaswati)
1,300+
10,603
Mobile
Outreaches
Cervical Cancer Screenings
700
300,000
456
Cataracts Removed
255
Snakebite Patients
1,153
75
Orthopedic Surgeries
Babies Delivered
Our Story
TLC was founded in 2005 at the height of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in Eswatini. Back then, no treatment for HIV/AIDS existed. Harry and Echo VanderWal moved to Eswatini with their young family with the goal of providing compassionate, comprehensive healthcare to as many people as possible—especially those suffering complications of HIV/AIDS.
Nearly two decades, through two , two pandemics, 700 staff later. Leading provider in the country, still providing comprehensive compassionate care, but with cutting-edge technology.
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Our Innovative Solutions
With advanced skills developed in almost every discipline and a deep commitment to character and leadership development, the TLC Miracle Campus serves as regional center of excellence for not only comprehensive medical and emergency care but also for woodworking, fleet maintenance and repair, inventory logistics, construction, and highly integrated digital solutions.
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