We were privileged to visit one of the many places set up to assist children in need in Tanzania. Amani Children’s Home was set up in 2001 to care for some of the many kids roaming the streets of Moshi – in need of food shelter and love.
The building we arrived at is one that has [...]
What an amazing view from the top!
It took a while – longer for some than others, but we made it from the gate of the national park, along the mountain trail to the first hut, Miriakamba, in reasonable time. After an overnight, we set off the next day to Saddle Hut and the path became [...]
Service work began on Monday at a local primary school to help in the building of a couple of classrooms. It was here we experienced the great contrasts in our cultures and lifestyles. It was many hands on deck, and teamwork for all the activities which were all done with great gusto and lots of laughter.
Muscles [...]
After a lengthy journey, we are finally here and well setttled into life at ISM.
Moshi has been interesting, challenging and memorable – with sights and sounds to interest us all. People, markets, colour, bargaining and transport of all kinds. Greetings as we walk the street after changing our money – calls to show us their [...]
There are so many things that I could say about the trip to Tanzania. Too many experiences, lessons, people and realisations are involved in this journey and so I have decided to write about something that spans across everything.
While I was in Tanzania I could look around and see people that needed help, all the [...]
One of the most remarkable aspects of the 2007 Tanzania trip was the visit to the ‘Light in Africa’ orphanage in Moshi, where around 20 children make their home. In terms of actualising what poverty is, it was a wake-up call for me. We spent only an hour and a half at the orphanage, which [...]
With the countdown now on till departure for Tanzania, the pressure is on to get ready. There has been a further meeting with parents and participants, to outline what needs to be packed for the trip, and giving a more detailed outline of the journey.
Another very important consideration in planning is the fundraising activities that contribute to CAS [...]
After really successful trips to Tanzania over the last two years, a hardy band of teachers and students will travel to Moshi again this year as part of the school’s Service Learning program. Time will be spent at the International School at Moshi, on several service projects in the local community, and on safari.
As part of [...]
