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Hello/Jambo/Holla,
Karibu/Welcome.
Together ,we are transforming the lives of vulnerable children , adolescents, and young women facing exploitation, abuse and poverty in Tanzania,near the beautifull shores Lake Victoria. These girls , young women and youth face challenges such as street living, and child labour and various forms of abuse -and we are commited to provideing them with protection opportunity and hope for a better future through;
-Training
-Mentorship
-Coaching
These programs are designed to enhance their living conditions and open new doors for their future.
Join Us!
We invite solo volunteers, families, and groups—students and friends alike—to engage in our projects. Your skills , time and love can make ameaningful diffrence in the lives of these children
Our activities include:
-Dance and crobatics
-Art and Craft sessions
-Psychosocial support
-Construction of training centres
-Support in hand carfts and hand work
-Digital skills and designing training
Creating a brighter changes:
Your involvement can make a significant difference . whether you contribute through project proposals or hands on work, your support leaves lasting impact on the lives of these children.
For more information on how to get involved ,please reach out to us. Stay connected by our social media for updates and additional details. We are excited to have your support!
Attention Volunteers and interns, please confirm your partcipation as soon as possible ,as we receive many inquiries.
Important Note
Please be aware that office is separate from accomodation Volunteers responsible for their own transport ,which is approximately not less than $1 a day for a motorcycle taxi. For the field we usually arrange through hired or use public transport when available.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Gardening
Cooking & food
Mountain
Nature
Cycling
Animals
Farming
Photography
Performing arts
Carpentry
Art & design
Languages
Team sports
Hiking
Dancing
Sustainability
Culture
Charity work
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Join Us for Getting Experience
Embark on a journey filled with new friendships, historical explorations, and rich Tanzanian culture—enjoy local cuisine, language, traditional clothing, and customs.
Your support will help us achieve our mission while reshaping your perspective on our vibrant community and the African continent. Immerse yourself in our daily lives, learn Swahili and Haya, and deepen your understanding of our diverse traditions. Join us for Swahili lessons with our language center!
Adventure Awaits!
Enjoy activities like game viewing, waterfall sightseeing, and mountain trekking. Explore Kagera Region's gems, including Bajwa trenches, Kyamunena Falls, Musila Island, and beautiful beaches on Lake Victoria.
Expand Your Skills!
Volunteers and interns can enhance their skills in program development and grant writing, with letters of recommendation provided. We encourage you to learn a few Swahili phrases to enrich your experience.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Organization focus on the sustainability intiatives and projects :
Thus we need to be independent for future . Your support in can fuel our startup efforts and shape community driven path forward,where innovation and resilience thrive.
To make it its realistic we innovate ,inspire and invest in sustainable actions that build resilience future, reducing dependency and empoering us to do more .
While our doors for partnership are opened for any insititution, individuls, and others ;we can't solely raly on distant allies.
We are strategical to empower children and youth with hand skills on agriculture, vital trades. We equip them with tools and knowledge lead to dependence and building resilience.
Lets nurture their productive ideas, leading to brighter future for themselves and communities.
Through all ,you can involve in:
-Connect organization linkminded partner such as universities, Not for profit , profits organizations, families,individuals and others.
-Amplify our impacts on the social media to reach more audience of global.
- Help in documentation on resource mobilization, reports and other important.
Join us in our construction Project :
By your contribution our vision we come reality where can many children and youth with the skills snd knowledge they need to thrive. Apart from that you can be part of the impact through support with the equipment, and your expertise to make us more sustanaible.
There is no limitation if you want stay more than 3 months or even a year for sustainable in the organization or project. we believe that impact is people and peopla are the the organization or projects.
Amazing experiences await you!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Swahili (Kiswahili): Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation
Volunteers, interns, and families can stay with a welcoming host family. We offer two rooms: one shared (same gender) and one private, with a shared restroom.
Food
We provide three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) at the home or office, with vegetarian options available. Our meals use fresh, locally sourced produce and cater to dietary restrictions when informed in advance. While Bukoba specializes in local cuisine, volunteers can visit the local market to buy ingredients and cook their favorite dishes.
We ask volunteers to contribute a small amount of $5 per day, which goes directly to the host family for meals during your stay. This amount supports food costs and is not a donation to the project or charity. Enjoy your culinary journey with us!.
What else ...
To the non helping days intern ,volunteers and families can plan activities at the beach and explore Bukoba. Getting ride on the Bukoba and other part of Kagera region. Also visit water falls,cultural attractions.
Can surpring children and office with the gifts that easily to carry or transported such as:
Closes,toy board games and sports gear
Art supplies water paints,papers
School supplies
First aid kits, music intruments
Anything that can use to into the office like laptop, phone, camera,projector, and other equipments; nothing is less ,its valuuble to ur childrens.
To reach to our project Bukoba ,from Dar es Salaam (Nyerere Airport) or Kilimanjaro international airport .we recomment flying as bus travel can take over a day. then land to the domestic airport is Bukoba airport .To reach to the house or host takes 20 minutes from town by motortaxi or car taxi.
Visa Details ; we prefer apply online you can get exctly what you want kind of visa you want and allows to work in charty an humantarian activities like us. For europen citizen cast $50 A6 visa give you a chance to work in organization, $ 100 for U.S citizens ,Please apply online as well as you can get more detail over there.
What to pack
Take a light clothing for warm weather ,pack jacket for cooler night and a raincoat for rainy season.Flip flops and confortable shoes or hikinf boots are recommended foe exploring the beautiful sorrounfings.
Bring important medication , suncreen, ,mosquito repellent some travelers opt malaria prophylaxis, so please consider this before your trip as well as can consult your doctor for more.
Hakuna Matata!
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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