A huge thank you to everyone who attended the 7th Annual TEMBO luncheon on Saturday, December 4 2011! Over 120 friends of TEMBO gathered at the First Unitarian Church for TEMBO’s largest fundraiser of the year. The day included an informative presentation on maternal health in Tanzania by Dr. Gail Webber, a silent auction, African…
Summer 2011 was a very busy time for TEMBO both in Canada and in Tanzania. The season started off with very two very successful fundraising efforts, the Great Glebe Garage Sale and TEMBO’s annual plant sale. A huge thank you to all the TEMBO supporters who worked tirelessly to help with both of these events.…
Project TEMBO’s 6th Annual December Luncheon will be held on December 4th at First Unitarian Church, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. African Marketplace, Silent Auction, and Treasure Chest Raffle. This year Order of Canada Recipient, UN Security Council Expert, and author, Ian Smillie will speak on “The Importance of Micro-Finance Programs in Developing Countries”. Tickets…
Did you know you can donate to TEMBO through the United Way? Many people choose this option and make one time donations or monthly donations throughout the year. Our registered charity number is: #856825872RR0001.
On Saturday and Sunday Project TEMBO set up a Marketplace and information area at Westfest, Ottawa’s best festival. This event is always a great opportunity to meet so many friends and make new contacts. This year was no exception. Volunteer support was exceptional and people got to meet the many “new faces of TEMBO”. Thanks…
Janis Hass and Patti Church of Ottawa co-founded the Tween Club five years ago to provide programming and activities for girls in the 9-12 age group. Each year the Tween Club raises funds for a particular charity. Lucky for TEMBO to be chosen by the Club this year! On May 29, 2010, the girls held…
On Saturday, May 29, 2010, Mary MacDonald of Ottawa Ontario opened her home to 30 guests to share scrumptous food and great conversation about TEMBO. Mary worked with friends and colleagues Ruth McSherry and Jackie Challender to prepare and coordinate a fabulous feast of Indian dishes and home-made desserts. We’re very grateful for the time…
Virginia Taylor and Marian Roks are still looking for small digital cameras and memory cards for the June 14 trip to Tanzania. They are launching the first TEMBO English Language Camp for the girls we sponsor in Secondary School. The cameras will be used by the girls to create books for learning. 15 cameras would…
Maureen Law and friends set up tables at the Great Glebe Garage Sale in Ottawa for a second year in a row. This years success surpassed last years with a final tally of $1600.00! This money will go towards the Longido Community Library & Resource Center Project. Thank you Maureen and all those who donated…
Between June 16 and September 4, Project TEMBO Canada Board members will be visiting projects in Longido and Kimokouwa. Trips like this include a variety of activities: gathering and updating project information, implementing the Strategic Plan, developing staff skills, coordinating activities (during this trip an English Camp will be launched and a summer Traveling with…