What fun it was in November 09 to visit all 1600+ children on the sponsorship scheme in Tanzania.

It's been amazing to look back over the years that the scheme has been running and reflect on how far we have come. In January 2010 the first child we enrolled (back in 1998!) will have completed his schooling and will have started his second year of training to become a primary school teacher. Without sponsorship this would have been impossible. It highlights just how sponsoring a child can help change the future both of the individual and the wider community.

2009 has seen many new developments. Programmes for farming cows and chickens have been introduced to produce milk and eggs; which is moving us towards sustainability. We have some land where we provide allotments so families can grow food. We have started developing a place where we will build a play ground.  There are now feeding centres operating in 7 locations- and the team is fantastic, organising the massive job of providing hot nutritious food for all the children.  Doctor Frank runs clinics in all locations off the back of the truck; which is a wonderful sight! We continue to develop links with the schools; providing water, desks and resource books.

If you have any worries or questions, do get in touch. The sponsorship scheme is still run from our busy home, but we will do our best to respond as quickly as possible.

We cannot thank enough each of you who sponsors a child! You are helping to change lives in Tanzania, one child at a time.

Thank you for being part of making a difference.