Our Projects;
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1. OPEN THE PAGES. Its library project we're dedicated to improving children's
literacy by donating libraries to rural villages schools, orphanages and community. ACTIVITIES; Schools
visiting. Fundraising. Event planning etc.
2. COLOUR THE WORLD. Allow
volunteers to aid in conservation efforts and assist in efforts to support
biodiversity and preserve natural resources. Environmental
conservation is a great fit for participants who are passionate about
protecting the natural world. Volunteers who are curious about biodiversity
and sustainable practices find these projects both educational and inspiring.
Participants at all levels of experience can contribute valuable help to a
project, but the most important qualification is that volunteers are willing
to get their hands dirty and spend time outdoors and indoor.
ACTIVITIES;
Provision of environmental education to the community (schools,
workshops etc.).Use of the plastic materials such as plastic bags,
bottles, tires as decoration. Recycling activities. Events
planning.
3. EDUCATION TO EDUCATION
PROJECT. Its
teaching project in a public schools both primary and Secondary schools and
nursery school around Moshi District in Kilimanjaro region. Both volunteer
and children they learn from each other.
4. SRHR & HYGIENE PROJECT.
SRHR stand for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. In many places,
sexuality is still taboo and sexual education is difficult, due to
the commonly held belief cause that girls and boys under 18 to be seems there
too young to know about SRHR. One of the activities in this project is
to activate community members and organizing concrete activities,
such as sexual education and education on family planning, but also about
sexual violence and other SRHR issues. Also project target about hygiene cause
proper hygiene is one of the simplest and most effective methods of disease
prevention.
5. UCHUMI GROUPS. Target women
and young people to improve their income through providing entrepreneurship
skills to them.
6.
NURSERY SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT. Its new project as
organization we targeted to have our nursery school in Uru-Mashariki ward in
rural area where children they can’t access pre-school education.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
Do
I need a Visa or Work Permit? Yes. A Visa can be obtained
upon arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Julius Nyerere
International Airport or any airport in Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport
(JRO) recommended because it’s in Kilimanjaro region where our organization
operates.
All
volunteers are required to apply for class "C" resident permit
or "Other
business (B3)" in Tanzania after your arrival in Tanzania. You can enter
Tanzania with a tourist visa and apply for the volunteer permit. The
volunteer/work permit costs $200 (single entry 90 days) its not applicable
for East African citizens. Our volunteer coordinator will help you during the
application process.
For more information about visa please visit;
immigration.go.tz/
Which
airport should I use? The nearest airport is
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). We can only do airport pickup and
drop-off from JRO. If you plan to fly to Nairobi or Dar E Salaam you
will have to take a bus to Moshi. It is very important that you
communicate this information with us so that we can accommodate and advice
you accordingly.
What
happens when I arrive at the airport? Once your plane
lands you will stand in line for a Visa and then go through
security. Our representative will be waiting for you at arrivals with a
sign that has your name on it or our organization logo. The
representative will take you to our volunteer’s hostel.
Which
vaccinations should I get? Yellow Fever vaccination is
legally required to enter the country. Malaria pills are highly
recommended. Polio, Hep A, Hep B, Diphtheria/Tetanus, Typhoid,
Tuberculosis and Cholera vaccinations are a good idea. Discuss with
your local travel clinic for the most up to date list of required vaccinations.
How
much money will I need? Can I use a credit card? Credit cards can
be used in most major towns, you always have the opportunity to get cash out
safe by visa card, master card, western Union, money gram etc.
Spending
money will vary depending on the extra excursions and safaris/tour a
volunteer would like to be involved in.
Food;
one meal can cost 1.5$ one bottle of Coca-Cola it can be less than 1$ it
depend on the restaurant you will go. Mostly of time we use to cook at the
house all together and test different traditional meals from different
volunteers from different countries.
Accommodation; costs 160$ per
month (include electricity charges, water charges,gas cooker, mattress bed
sheets).
Can I be able to do Safaris, Mt climb or day/weekend trips? Yes! for
safaris and Mt. climbing we have our tour company partner who usual take our
volunteers who need to do safaris such Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara ,
Mt.Kilimanjaro, Mt. Meru etc with reasonable price as volunteer. For day
trips mostly it can be done/organized by one of our team member of the
organization. Example of the day trips can be visiting Materuni waterfall,
lake Chala, Chemka /kikuletwa hotspring, Marangu Caves, Masaai village or a
day trip at Mt.Kilimanjaro.
N.B; Everything above must be communicated earlier so that
not to be interacted with volunteering schedule.
What
is the national currency in Tanzania? National Currency
is the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). While U.S. dollars are accepted in Tanzania,
local currency is often preferable. Volunteers may either exchange money
through available bureau de change or use the ATM which it available mostly of
the places around town it about 10 -20 minutes from volunteer hostel to town.
1$ is approximate to 2,500 Tanzanian Shillings.
Do
I need to know the host country language? You do not need to
know the local language to volunteer. Our team and most of the young people
speak English. You will probably pick up some of the local Swahili words
during your trip – children love to teach volunteers new words!
Example,
Mambo- Hi. Poa- Good ,Ahsante- Thanks you, Hakuna Matata- No
worries, Maji- water, Moja- One, Shikamoo- I respect you (used for
older people for greetings).
What
is the weather like in Tanzania? Moshi is located
in the slopes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Temperature ranges from 16°C to 36°C
depending on the current season.
Will
I be able to contact home? Yes! you will be
able to contact home, On your arrival we recommend to buy a local sim card (
GSM SIM card) that you can use to make calls and connect to 3G or 4G cellular
network.
What
happens in case of a medical emergency? Our team will
ensure that you receive immediate medical assistance. In the event of a
serious illness or accident, each volunteer will be covered by their
insurance policy, which is why we require all volunteers to have adequate
insurance which includes repatriation.
Is
there any risk of yellow fever or malaria? We advise
volunteers to take all precautions necessary to ensure they don’t get sick.
This includes frequent hand washing, applying mosquito-repellent, and being
careful about what you eat and drink. We recommend that volunteers travel
with: Pain killers – Paracetamol /Ibuprofen (also known as Tylenol/Advil)
Tummy tablets (such as: anti-diarrhea, anti-nausea).
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