Jonas

Jonas was one of many students from Ifati and Rukima schools referred to the program by Exupery Mosha who presented to the program as a last resort.  He had recieved numerous petitions for help and had no access to any resources himself to help students continue in school.  Almost 30...

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Stella E.

Stella is a very purposeful girl with surprisingly good english for her level of schooling.  We had met in 2008 but only really spoke at length in 2011 during a visit to her home.  Her enthusiasm for learning,  forthright nature and eagerness to communicate were memorable.  Stella was one of...

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Elizabeth R.

Student: Elizabeth R. Referral: Counselor of Mawa Village Social: OVC School: Ifati Secondary School 2008: Ifati Secondary School Form 1 TZS$ 105,000 2009: Ifati Secondary School Form 2 TZS$ 128,000, 3 counterbooks, pens, pencils 2010: Ifati Secondary School Form 3 TZS$ 95,000, 3 counterbooks, pens/pencils 2011: Ifati Secondary School Form 4/Failed to pass Form 4 exams. Please...

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Kilimanjaro Calls David Up !

Kilimanjaro Climb Well this mountain has been calling to me since we firstarrived in Tanzaniain early January.  From those first viewsfrom the Moshi YMCA and it’s omnipresence at Kilema Hospital,I have been looking and observing its various moods and routes.   The day arrived on Friday, January 20 when we were...

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Binti Blog #2: Tanzania vs. Canada

  Having been in Tanzania for three weeks, we’ve come to realized many differences between here and Canada.  There are a couple of similarities, but the differences are much more numerous.  We love it both here and in Canada but there are things that could be better about each country. ...

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The Bintis

After Eva’s last trip to Africain 2009 I wondered what impressions, memories and comfort level she’dexperience this trip.  As it turns outour daughters or bintis have been intrepid and swiftly well adjusted to cultural norms hereregarding dress and behaviour.  Both aremore likely to be found in African print skirts and...

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Augustine Shayo learns about computers

I was introduced to Augustine by Stephanie on the 2nd day of our stay at Kilema hospital.   Augustine is an important cog in the OVC machinery for Stephanie and the team.   He is a HBC (Home Based Care) volunteer who lives just below Kilema hospital in Mullo village which is...

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