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Back in School after COVID-19 Closure

Schools in Tanzania, including Twegashe, have re-opened. But there are still a lot of uncertainties about the coronavirus situation around the country. We're being cautious to help keep our kids and the community safe.
roadside sign for the Equator restaurant

September Trip to Bushasha – The Journey

In September we made a very productive three-week trip to Bushasha to prepare for school construction. The journey went quite smoothly, and good news awaited us when we arrived in the village!
school courtyard with large mange tree

Trip Update from Katoke

From Bunda we headed to the village of Kitongo on the south shore of Lake Victoria, where we toured the Mainsprings center. The next day we took a full-day drive to Katoke-Lweru Secondary School, just a few hours from our final destination, Bushasha Village.
rolling green hills with cluster of village huts

Trip Update from Bunda

The next leg of our trip took us from Karatu to Bunda via Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. In Bunda we visited several schools run by the Anglican Church of Tanzania.
dorm buildings arranged in a curve with trees and pink flowers

Trip Update from Karatu

Our first day-and-a-half in Tanzania was very eventful, with visits to the Maasae Girls School and Orkeeswa Secondary School in Monduli, and to the Rift Valley Children's Village in Karatu.

Field Trip to Tanzania

On January 27 we leave for a two-week trip to Tanzania with our volunteer builder. The trip will include visits to a number of schools across northern Tanzania to learn about their construction methods, and a week-long stay in Bushasha village. A very exciting field trip! Read about our trip goals and itinerary.
red dirt road full of school children

Tanzania Travel Tips

Planning to travel to Tanzania? Here are some tips about the weather, visas, immunizations, and electrical outlets to save you time and legwork.