DMI landed in Republic of Zambia on the invitation of the Zambian Episcopal Conference and the Late Medardo J. Mazombwe, Archbishop of Lusaka. DMI – St.Eugene University started functioning in 2007, from Archbishop Medardo J.Mazombwe Campus, at Woodlands. The Founder Chancellor Rev. Fr. Dr. J. Emmanuel Arulraj, named the University after Saint Eugene De Mazenod, the Founder of Oblates of Mary Immaculate, (OMI).
DMI expanded into Zambia in 2007, invited by His Eminence Cardinal Polycarp Pengo. With leaders like Dr. T. X. A. Ananth and Dr. Ignatius A. Herman, DMI spread its mission across East and Central Africa, establishing universities, hospitals, and schools.
Institutions are now active in Zambia and Malawi, with missions expanding to Ethiopia and South Sudan.
Located in Chibambo – a top university providing professional degrees.
Located in Boko Dovya, Dar es Salaam – training healthcare professionals.
Located in Arusha – focused on health science programs.
Located in Dar es Salaam – a healthcare facility serving local communities.
Located in Lusaka, Zambia – a growing university offering various degrees.
Located in Mangochi, Malawi – focused on academic excellence and leadership.
Located in Songea, Tanzania – fostering science learning at secondary level.
Dar es Salaam – supports women through entrepreneurship and development programs.
Dar es Salaam – provides care and rehabilitation for street children.