August 2024
Another brilliant month for Tanzania Development Trust and its partners, highlighted in our photo competition. From water sources to charcoal production and graduations, which is your favourite success story?
Let us know what you think via social media by tagging us and using the hashtag #TDTPhotoComp!
(1) Deaf students play table tennis, Dodoma
Local rep Patrick runs vocational training for deaf students in welding, carpentry and tailoring. Here they are enjoying their free time after classes playing table tennis thanks to a table they made using funds donated by Bounce in London. Read more about this project here.
(2) Water source, Dodoma
This pond is the only source of drinking water for the local community. Read more about our water projects here.
(3) Cooks, Kigoma
These cooks are making chapatis for the young entrepreneur class run by our local partner in Kigoma, Mboni ya Vijana. Read more about this program here.
(4) Making charcoal from agricultural waste, Kigoma
This group are making biochar from waste cassava husks to improve soil quality, boost moisture retention and fix carbon and hence improve crop yields.
Read more about our income generating projects here.
(5) Young mothers graduate, Tabora
Girls who unwantedly become pregnant face huge challenges and discrimination in Tanzania, often losing any chance of an education. Tumaini Open School addresses this and gives them a second chance to fulfill their dreams.
Here, young mother Joyce and her friends celebrate their graduation.
Read more here.
(6) Improved water source, Kagera
This spring protection project keeps animals away from this vital source of drinking water.
Read more about our water projects here.
