Tag: Tanzania

Be an advocate of Rotary’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs

March 5, 2021

By Rotary Service and Engagement Staff Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life. When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their … More Be an advocate of Rotary’s water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs

Vocational training team aims to empower teachers in Tanzania

January 17, 2018

By Thomas Walsh Jr., Member of the Rotary Club of Ames, Iowa, USA Teacher shortages resulting from an increase in public secondary schools and a new required national testing system has created ongoing challenges for secondary education in Tanzania. As a result, the country has seen an increase in staff turnover, schools are hiring teachers … More Vocational training team aims to empower teachers in Tanzania

Doctors’ Fellowship aims to empower albino community in Tanzania

June 22, 2016

By Dr. John Philip, Past District Governor and Chair of the International Fellowship of Rotarian Doctors Three years ago I was on the island of Ukerewe in Tanzania leading a Rotary project when I heard a child had been abducted and murdered. The child was an albino and was targeted by traditional healers. I was … More Doctors’ Fellowship aims to empower albino community in Tanzania