History of the Britain Tanzania Society

The The Britain Tanzania Society (BTS) was formed  in 1975, by Bishop Trevor Huddleston, Amon Nsekela and Roger Carter. The BTS fosters cross-cultural understandings and collaborations between the United Kingdom and Tanzania. This is achieved through non-political and non-governmental initiatives aimed at nurturing mutual knowledge, understanding, and respect between the peoples of Britain and Tanzania.

The BTS has two distinct chapters, one in Tanzania and the other in the UK. This makes it easier to fill cultural gaps and create meaningful interactions both in the UK and Tanzania.

Within the UK, the BTS extends its reach through groups like the Britain Tanzania Society Scottish Group. This branch further enriches the tradition of cultural exchange and cooperation by supporting people in Scotland with ties to Tanzania.

BTS continue to pursue their overarching objectives through a multifaceted approach:

• Facilitating educational endeavours by providing speakers, organizing seminars, and disseminating literature on topics pertinent to Tanzanian affairs within the UK.
• Extending hospitality to visitors from Tanzania, supporting cross-border dialogue and exchange.
• Extending support and friendship to Tanzanian students studying in the UK.
• Serving as an authoritative source of information on Tanzanian matters. This is achieved through publications such as the Tanzanian Affairs magazine and the Society’s Newsletter.
• Collaborating with the Tanzania Development Trust to further initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development and prosperity in Tanzania.

Additionally, BTS members actively support various Tanzania-based projects. This underscores their commitment to grassroots efforts as well as creating a tangible impact within local communities. The BTS continues to serve as a cornerstone of friendship and collaboration between the peoples of Britain and Tanzania.