Tanzania is the 13th largest country in Africa, situated in the East. It is home to two renowned tourism destinations – Africa’s highest mountain, Kilimanjaro, and wildlife-rich national parks such as the Serengeti. Languages spoken are Swahili and English, believe it or not Swahili is not too difficult to learn as it is phonetic, and you will be encouraged to try to speak it!
The town of Arusha is our base which is home to daily markets. It is full of hustle and bustle and people trading foodstuffs and crafts to make a living, including the The Masai people, there are around 430,000 in Tanzania many of whom live in remote villages.
There are 21 sub-districts within Arusha, and our work is based in Majengo which means ‘build’.
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As a developing nation Tanzania faces many challenges in their development. Education, Health and Environmental issues all pose barriers to children receiving quality Education, proper Healthcare and Health education along with access to clean water and sanitation. In addition, effects of Climate Change, land degradation and deforestation are having a huge impact on the 76% of rural people who rely on the natural environment for income generation and their livelihood.
Our programmes in Tanzania are guided by the main challenges we have identified, particularly in relation to Education, and the provision of infrastructure to allow for clean water and health promotion. The UN SDG’s focused on throughout our programmes are No. 3 Good Health and Well-Being, No. 4 Quality Education and No. 6 Clean Water and Sanitation, in addition to many others being affected in a secondary focus.
Running conversational sessions is vital. The aim being to help improve the student’s English language skills and pronunciation, whilst also building their confidence in using English to communicate in different ways. We use classes such as drama, including role-playing and arts & crafts to foster inquisitive learning which boosts students opportunity for further education and employment in the future, as opposed to rote-learning from a blackboard.
The cultural exchange is vital and invaluable for these communities, by helping them learn English they are opening so many further opportunities for themselves and will be more driven to attend school, not drop out and have the confidence to grow into adulthood with confidence and goals and able to support the wider community
We have been concentrating on Life Skills to address some of the Environmental issues, concentrating on school children aged 12-13. This has included growing vegetables in the school grounds and running sessions on where and how to sell them by making posters and learning how to market their produce. This also allows us to address the importance of growing and eating fruit & vegetables.
The vegetable growing initiative increases overall community collaboration in supporting one another and the school, in order to generate income and reduce poverty levels.
With the statistics produced on the lack of clean water, it was important to look at the infrastructure at our partner schools. Thus, embarking on building a water tank at some of our partner schools to harvest rain. This then enables the school to have better quality water and sanitation and of course recycle water to irrigate the land on which the vegetables grow.
By building a rain harvesting system the school can become more self -sufficient and not have to pay the government so much money for water. Therefore, using the money for other needs of the school. This will also make it much easier to sustain the vegetable growing initiative.
Our climate action workshops integrate education with climate action, fostering students’ understanding of recycling, waste reduction, ecosystem protection, and sustainable gardening practices. Hands-on activities, such as crafting with recycled materials, creating eco-friendly school initiatives, tree planting, and developing school gardens, equip students with practical skills to address environmental challenges.
Sustainable gardens contribute directly to school feeding programs, providing nutritious food while empowering students with knowledge about composting, water conservation, and organic farming. Tree planting further supports reforestation, combats climate change, and strengthens students’ connection to the environment. By embedding sustainability into education, FutureSense Foundation inspires young learners to become environmental stewards and leaders, driving positive change for their communities and Tanzania’s future.
“Tanzania is a nation of remarkable diversity, where the strength of its people shines through their resilience and deep cultural roots. Despite the challenges of limited access to quality education, gender inequality, and environmental threats, the spirit of Tanzania’s people remains unyielding. Our programmes are designed to inspire and empower learners to rise above these challenges. We believe in unlocking the untapped potential within every person, regardless of gender or background. Through education, gender equality, and environmental action, we aim to spark a movement where dreams are limitless, and individuals can break free from societal barriers to build a brighter, more sustainable future”
Tanzania Country Manager
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