International Solidarity Summer TANZANIA

Tanzania, home to Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, is known for its great cultural diversity due to the union and coexistence of various ethnic, linguistic, and religious groups. This country’s culture is strongly influenced by the ancestral traditions and customs of the tribes that once existed in the area, and that is why the identity of Tanzania’s citizens is very rich.

The challenges you'll face in this unique experience

You will get to know the educational reality of the country by volunteering at the local school, where you will help by leading classes and after-school activities. The school has identified the need for computers and aims to build a computer classroom, as well as musical instruments to include music in its educational program. Depending on the profiles and capacity of the volunteers we can contribute to these needs.

What does the experience include?

Location: NGARAMTONI YA JUU, Arusha

Accomodation: Volunteer dormitories

Date: 1-17 July 2022*

Cost: 1,770€*

Age: 16 – 18 years

Theme: Education and construction

This program supports the Sustainable Development Goals:

Quality education

You will be able to participate in improving the education and the educational development of the local youth.

Responsible production and consumption

You will raise awareness of the environmental needs of the whole world, particularly those of developing countries.

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What is this project?

Target skills

Thanks to the program, the participants will be able to experience real immersion in the country’s culture through different aspects. On one hand, you will get acquainted with the educational reality of the country by doing volunteering activities at the local school, where you will help by leading classes and after-school activities. The school also needs constant maintenance for their installations, as well building new environments where you can improve your capacity and quality of service to the children in this community. Depending on the profiles and capacity of the volunteer group we can contribute to these needs.

On the other hand, you will visit a Masai tribe, well known for being great warriors and for their effective grazing methods. Although the authorities continue to encourage the Masai to abandon their traditional lifestyle, these people have proudly clung to their ancient customs and way of life.

What does this project offer?

Volunteering Activities at the local school supporting teachers and organizing after-school activities for children: sport, arts, dancing, etc.
Support in the construction of new facilities, particularly at the school.
Familiarization with local culture through the educational community and excursions to sites of interest, such as a visit to a Masai tribe.
Personal growth through developing skills and confidence to relate in a country with a different culture, acquiring flexibility to learn, accept, respect, and live with other people whose culture and values may be different from our own.

* All services included except flight tickets and personal expenses. Final price may vary if the minimum number of participants (16 young people) is not reached.
* Tentative dates, depending on flights.

Skills you'll develop

“I really think that it is an experience that everyone should experience at some point in their lives; it helps to open your eyes, expand your mind and change your perspective and the way you see the world”

Alejandro GarcíaInternational Solidarity Summer

"This program met and exceeded my expectations. It has introduced me to another culture and allowed me to meet amazing people and experience incredible moments with them. It is amazing how this program makes you learn about so many different aspects".

Elena Carulla RuizInternational Solidarity Summer