bringing hope to a new generation

Seeway Trust works closely with Rebecca and Wendy who are based in Arusha, Northern Tanzania. Again, a non government organization has been sent up: Seeway Tanzania who have their own dedicated website. This work started as a result of the dire poverty and desperation of children living on the streets in Arusha.

Seeway Tanzania have 25 children living in their care plus a day-care centre. They have now purchased their own house and land, securing their long term plans for the future. They have commenced the nursery school building project which continues to progress well - the roof is on; door frames in place; floors are being finished; the septic tank being dug and plastering the walls has started. 

Seeway Tanzania has many volunteers who come and give of their time and skills freely.  Recently a volunteer from American visited and gave the staff some much needed training in understanding medical emergencies.  Some Danish volunteers organised a "clothes" day where they sorted the clothes received over the last few months and matched sizes and styles to the children.  
  
The children live as part of the local community rather than being separated and institutionalised. Their home is safe, and comfortably furnished, providing an environment of peace where hurts can be healed, and hope for a future can be nurtured. The children arrive emotionally; spiritually; and, sometimes, physically bruised. But with love changes are seen quickly.

Every child within the care of Seeway Tanzania has access to education and health care. To supplement their education, and to provide a creative outlet, there are musical instruments in the houses (keyboard, guitar, drums…) and music lessons organised which the children love!

On April 1st, our latest "you tube" video was shown at a UK primary school to 150+ children and staff. Intended to help the school children learn a bit more about the culture in Tanzania, it is a glimpse into daily routine here, including video shot at one of our children's schools. It appears the video was very well received. It can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwMSQOlHCRE

To see pictures and further information on the remarkable work that is being carried out in Tanzania, please go to www.swtz.org

£20 a month goes towards the sponsorship/education costs for a child, or you can regularly donate as a partner in this work - click here for further information.

From the top: Part of the new compound which SWTz moved into in 2010; Happy faces; Getting a guitar lesson from one of the many volunteers who come to visit.