“E is for Education” is an alphabet book for the child in all of us! Young children will enjoy “D is for Donkey”, “J is for Jump” and “U is for Up”. Parents and grandparents will see greater meaning in “F is for firewood”, “L is for Laundry” and “K is for Kitchen”. This book…
Opening night of E is for Education was a huge success. The event showcased the photos and words of Tanzanian girls supported by Project TEMBO. People were introduced to the Tanzanian girls via a slideshow and admired their work reproduced on alphabet banners. They were also able to purchase the girls’ work in book form for only…
Check out this great article in the Kitchissippi Times about E is for Education, and be sure to join us for the opening night, September 4th at Thyme & Again’s Exposure Gallery
Photo Exhibit Offers Unique View Through the Eyes of Tanzanian School Girls Last fall, when a group of Tanzanian school girls held a camera for the first time, they couldn’t contain their excitement or their creativity. They captured rich images of their environment and traditional culture in a way that only young exuberant girls can do,…
Project TEMBO had another successful year at Westfest 2014. Volunteers talked to hundreds of interested people, raised awareness of our projects, and sold Tanzanian jewellery and crafts to raise money to support our girls’ education. Thanks to all our visitors and volunteers.
After years of planning and dreaming, we have signed an agreement with a contractor to build the Longido District Learning Centre! The construction is scheduled to begin on June 15. It will involve local workers and be overseen by the District Engineer. The people in the picture are from left to right: Mr. Felix (the contractor), Victor…
Check out this great article on Algonquin College’s ongoing support of TEMBO in the Algonquin Times! TEMBO saves paths for women
Calling all gardeners, Project TEMBO’s annual plant sale is back! This year the sale will take place on Saturday, June 7th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bethany Hope Centre, Woodroffe Ave at Fox Crescent. Browse our fantastic selection of annuals, perennials, ferns, and more to find the perfect addition to your garden.…
Project TEMBO would like to thank everyone who helped to make our annual luncheon a tremendous success on December 7th . More than 100 friends of TEMBO attended our largest fundraiser of the year to support TEMBO projects in northern Tanzania. Guests enjoyed an informative talk on Maasai culture by Joseph Sokoine, traditional songs by SIFA,…
October 21, 2013 was an exciting day in Longido: it was the opening of the Orbomba Community Library! The District Commissioner was the guest speaker and he truly celebrated the event with over 400 kids! Three of our directors were there (Arlene, Maureen and Virginia) to join in the festivities. There were performances by kids of all ages…