Medi Trip Volunteers

08/11/2024

Becoming an ally.
Latest blog post https://wix.to/jywKlrP

By Pearl Sakoane-NogiIn 2020 I wrote my first piece directly and pointedly examining the racial disparities and power/privilege dynamics within the Volunteer space. I struggled to find any other articles, information or pieces that took a critical look at these dynamics directly as it relates to vol...

29/10/2024

Something sweet to brighten up the day for our hardworking team at Kaloleni. We honor, respect and cherish what they do for men, women and children in our community ✨🙏🏽Asanteni kwa kazi yenu yote

24/10/2024

Maternity Care Through a Cultural Lens: Advocating for Women's Health blog post https://wix.to/myl2eda

Midwifery work in Tanzania requires navigating the space between cultural sensitivity and advocacy for underprivileged women in a problematic space; which is both complex and deeply interconnected. It requires an understanding of not just health-related challenges but also the broader socio-cultural...

19/10/2024

Intersectionality in Women's Empowerment: blog post https://wix.to/KxdovUg

Intersectional feminism and Western feminism are two frameworks that offer different lenses through which we can understand and advocate for women’s rights, particularly in the context of working with African women on empowerment projects in Tanzania. Western FeminismWestern feminism primarily eme...

17/10/2024

STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS ⭐️
And here they are!!! VOTED by our volunteers and recognised for their outstanding work, growth and contribution. We love them so much and cannot be more grateful!

15/10/2024

Mwalimu Julius Nyerere - The Father of a Nation

Former President Julius Nyerere stands as a towering figure in Tanzanian history, celebrated for his role as an anti-colonial activist, politician, and political theorist. He governed Tanganyika first as prime minister from 1961 to 1962, and subsequently as president from 1962 to 1964. Following the union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar that formed Tanzania, he continued to serve as president from 1964 to 1985. Nyerere was not only a pivotal leader but also a founding member and chairman of the Tanganyika African National Union (TANU) party, which transformed into Chama Cha Mapinduzi, and he remained an influential figure in it until 1990.

Anchored in African nationalism and socialism, Nyerere’s political philosophy, encapsulated in the concept of Ujamaa, advocated for unity and collective responsibility among Tanzanians. In 1967, he unveiled the Arusha Declaration, a seminal document that articulated his vision of Ujamaa—encouraging citizens to collaborate in cultivating their livelihoods through sustainable practices and economic empowerment. This profound principle emphasized the importance of self-reliance, urging Tanzanians to build and benefit from their own stores, businesses, and resources.

Today, we honor this remarkable African leader, deeply cherished by his people and admired across the diaspora. Nyerere’s legacy of empowerment and self-agency continues to inspire future generations, serving as a foundation upon which we can build a more equitable and self-sufficient society for all.

Happy Nyerere Day Tanzania! 🇹🇿

15/10/2024

Happy Nyerere Day Tanzania blog post https://wix.to/aPccAqX

Former President Julius Nyerere stands as a towering figure in Tanzanian history, celebrated for his role as an anti-colonial activist, politician, and political theorist. He governed Tanganyika first as prime minister from 1961 to 1962, and subsequently as president from 1962 to 1964. Following the...

12/10/2024

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25/09/2024

Silent/invisible work: We quietly revamped our menu across all accommodations and boy have the cooks been showing off! Incredible Swahili delights that are show casing our staff’s culture and heritage. The cooks organised themselves as a team, reorganised their spice cupboards, debated recipes (it got heated 😂) and finally revealed their dishes….the taste test: 10/10 🔥✨

08/09/2024

Est.2014 🏅

01/09/2024

28/07/2024

Safari njema Elle 🎉
Thank you for being part of the change, you have a bright future waiting for you

13/07/2024

Safari njema Medi Trippers, you’re amazing people ✨

04/07/2024

Here we go! 🛫
The Belgian Wonderwomen - I call them this because of how motivated, positive and capable these future doctors are - and thats what they will do. On their way to culturally diversify themselves to be changemakers of the future. After months of planning, the girls are on their way to an adventure of a lifetime 🎊🎉🇧🇪🔜🇹🇿
Let’s get it ladies!

01/06/2024

Our team works hard so that our volunteers, interns and project partners can simple do what they do best. We facilitate programs in location in the heart of Africa, staying in touch with our culture, community and their need always at the core. We love what we do and the people we do it with!

02/04/2024

“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.”
– Nelson Mandela 🌍

02/04/2024

Jasmin (Nurse, Germany 🇩🇪) bringing incredible skills in both Surgical and Paediatric medicine, as well as that bright smile.
We have so much respect for our volunteers who come from so far away to help us close our cultural and racial differences and do the bridge work to contribute to global health. Asante sana Jasi ✨🙏🏽

02/04/2024

We are so proud to welcome 5th Year Medical Students (class of 2024) all the way from Hong Kong.
Months of planning went into making sure they have an experience that makes them even more cultured and globally progressive Doctors of the future.