Access 2 Tanzania

04/04/2024

SAVE THE DATES (better yet REGISTER TODAY)

The 2024 PZ Donor Trips dates are finalized. Join us in Tanzania for Safari and/or Service this November 2024.

YOU TALKED, WE LISTENED! We have scheduled two trip sessions so that travelers from the US can avoid overlapping with Thanksgiving🦃!

Visit the Project Zawadi blog post that has all details and links: https://projectzawadi.org/2024-donor-trips-two-sessions-double-the-fun/

Quick Summary:
Trip #1 November 9-23, 2024
Trip #2 November 16-30, 2024
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2024
Space is limited & all proceeds will benefit Project Zawadi

Want more information? Join a Zoom information session on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 pm Central. Click here to register for this info sesssion: https://tinyurl.com/2024PZTripsZoom

09/03/2024

Belated Happy International Women’s Day.

It was a good one! Several impromptu meetings in the office with guides, staff and friends. Super great catching up and meeting with Judith Merinyo Avugwi, and then, Nelson Mafie. These two are nothing less than phenomenal humans: fantastic Country Managers and good friends, to me personally and to Project Zawadi as a whole.

The team in Nyamuswa also had some significant activities in recognition of Intl Women’s Day and even received official recognition from the Mara Regional Commissioner!

We capped off the day by going out to dinner, this time, appropriately, with six girls: daughters of Mike, Hassan and Big, all members of the Access 2 Tanzania family. I absolutely enjoyed listening to each talk about school, their future plans and all sorts of things. They are so bright, charming and thoughtful. (By the way, they are the ones who told me that I would eat dinner with them. When we realized nobody was preparing food, we headed to Uzunguni City Park, probably the most famous local place to eat in Arusha. I’m so glad they invited me.)

08/03/2024

Relaxed 10k in Arusha this morning. Took a new route (5k out and 5k back). Actually had no idea that this is what I’d see when I turned around. Such a nice surprise and a good motivation to run back towards Mt Meru. I think I have a new favorite route.

04/03/2024

Za asubuhi?

Chapati na maharage. Is there anything better? Maybe only mtori mandazi.

29/02/2024

Well, Team #3 did it again!

Congratulations to ALL of the teams for their enthusiasm and support of Project Zawadi's mission. Together, they raised $32,485! Thank you to everyone who donated!

It's not too late to donate to your favorite team. We will keep the campaign open through this Sunday, March 3rd. The second annual Chamriho 5k will be held on March 3rd in the village to raise local funds in support of school feeding programs!

Donate today at: https://projectzawadi.networkforgood.com/projects/216842-2024-benefit-run-by-access-2-tanzania

26/02/2024

Taken by Gerald two days ago in Ngorongoro Crater

23/02/2024

The race for FIRST PLACE continues. It's neck and neck between Teams 2 and 3. But the real winners will be all of the students who benefit from the programing offered by Project Zawadi.

If you have not supported your favorite team as of yet, there is still time. Here are the links to donate:

Team 1: http://tinyurl.com/Teampz2024-Team1
Team 2: http://tinyurl.com/Teampz2024-Team2
Team 3: http://tinyurl.com/Teampz2024-Team3

Asante!

16/02/2024

The race for FIRST PLACE is well underway with our three guide-lead fundraising teams. Right now Team 3 is in first place (but only by $50 right now).

If you have not supported your favorite team as of yet, there is still time. Here are the links to donate:

Team 1: http://tinyurl.com/Teampz2024-Team1
Team 2: http://tinyurl.com/Teampz2024-Team2
Team 3: http://tinyurl.com/Teampz2024-Team3

If you want to create your own Virtual 5k fundraiser, you can do that too (and dedicate your efforts to your favorite team). Just visit the main campaign page (http://tinyurl.com/teampz2024) then click "start fundraising."

07/02/2024

IS THE RAIN FOLLOWING US?

Well, the rain did not stop many of you from visiting the LA Travel & Adventure Show this past weekend despite emergency declarations and the like.

We had a great time meeting you all and had such a great time with our Treks 2 Rwanda Country Director, Norbert, and his family.

Now for the big announcement. We would like to congradulate Barbara C. and David C.! They have each won two spots on a Hot Air Balloon ride over the Serengeti or $1,000 off their safari with Access 2 Tanzania.

If you put your name in the drawing but did not ask us to draft up a proposal, it's not too late. You can schedule a consultation with us at https://go.oncehub.com/access2tanzania-consultants (click on First Phone Consultation).

Next year we will be at the NYC (Jan 25-26) and Bay Area (Apr 5-6) Travel & Adventure Shows.

07/02/2024

If you are in the Twin Cities and would like to learn more about our social mission - Project Zawadi - we are having a luncheon this Friday, Feb 9th to celebrate the accomplishments in our Tenda Teachers Program. Tickets are $20 and include a delicous East African lunch.

Karibu! (see EventBrite link below)

06/02/2024

ON YOUR MARKS. GET SET. SUPPORT EDUCATION IN TANZANIA!

The Access 2 Tanzania guides and staff are ready to run in support of once again! Their goal is to help raise $50,000 for Project Zawadi's educational programs while having fun running in the Kilimanjaro Marathon races on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

TEAM 1: Nasibu, WIlfred, Fulgence, Elly, Flora, Hassan & Mgosi
TEAM 2: Noel, W***y, Danny, Gerald, Sweetbert, Mike & Sam
TEAM 3: Maningo, Ray, David, Joachim, Stella, Haji & Adam

To support YOUR favorite team visit: www.tinyurl.com/teampz2024 and scroll down to the team fundraising pages/links. If you don't want to pick a team, you can donate to the overall campaign without picking favorites.😉

Each team will be competing to win cash prizes and bragging rights! If the campaign exceeds $50,000 all the guides will receive an extra grand prize. Prize money has been underwritten by Access 2 Tanzania and will not impact donations to Project Zawadi.

What the guides are saying...
As fathers to young children, we are most excited to support Project Zawadi’s good work in kindergarten education.

04/02/2024

Look who’s with us at the Los Angeles Travel and Adventure show! Our very own Treks 2 Rwanda Country Director, Norbert Gatera.

Huge bonus: He’s here with his wife, Denyse, and brand new baby, Trophy Gatera, who is being such a good boy while his daddy talks with people about East Africa.

03/02/2024

Here for the Travel and Adventure Show this weekend. Decided to go for a run. I headed towards Dodger Stadium. Why not? The guard said they are closed and I can’t get any closer.

And snapped a photo of our hotel on the way back.

01/02/2024

Just a little sneak peek at some of the work being done by Project Zawadi!

Have a great school year.

18/01/2024

RAIN, SLEET, AND SNOW DIDN'T STOP US!

THANK YOU CHICAGO. We had a great time seeing you at the Travel & Adventure Show this past weekend.

We would like to congradulate Sebastian F. and Scott S.! They have each won two spots on a Hot Air Balloon ride over the Serengeti or $1,000 off their safari with Access 2 Tanzania.

If you put your name in the drawing but did not ask us to draft up a proposal, it's not too late. You can schedule a consultation with us at https://go.oncehub.com/access2tanzania-consultants (click on First Phone Consultation).

NEXT STOP NYC ON JANUARY 27 & 28 AT THE JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER.

04/01/2024

THE TRAVEL SHOWS ARE COMING!
THE TRAVEL SHOWS ARE COMING!

Be our VIP GUEST at Chicago, New York, or LA. Secure your FREE Ticket by going to https://travelshows.com/buy-tickets/ and using code E24A2T100 at check out.

Brian, Casey and Karen will be at the Chicago Travel and Adventure Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on January 13 and 14. Don't miss Casey's talk at 10:15 AM on Saturday.

We can't wait to see you at Booth 1834!

31/12/2023

If you are anything like me (Karen talking here), you have a pile of envelopes on your desk from organizations you support. Well, today is the day to get that end of year gift giving done!

Hop online and do that giving. And if you are so inclined, consider a gift to Project Zawadi - https://projectzawadi.networkforgood.com/projects/205934-collaboration-is-key

Your gift will impact thousands of students in Tanzania - ensuring that they have access to a quality education.

The clock is ticking and we are now at 97% of our $220,000 goal.
Make your end of year gift today.
Giving is easy.

Donate online at: https://projectzawadi.networkforgood.com/projects/205934-collaboration-is-key

Mail a check dated Dec 31, 2023 to: Project Zawadi, 253 Duke Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

27/12/2023

The work of Project Zawadi is making a real impact on education in Tanzania. Please consider an end of year gift to further their work.

Giving is really easy: https://projectzawadi.networkforgood.com/projects/205934-collaboration-is-key

We are steadily reaching our fall campaign goal of $220,000. We are now at 94%. Thank you to all who have already given or pledged.

Help us reach our goal by December 31st. Giving is easy.

☑️ Donate online at: https://projectzawadi.networkforgood.com/projects/205934-collaboration-is-key

☑️ Mail in a check (dated by December 31, 2023) to:
Project Zawadi, 253 Duke Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

☑️ Pledge by December 31,2023:
Email your pledge to [email protected]

Thank you for your incredible support.

26/12/2023

Happy Boxing Day!
Our emails are working again.
Thank you for your understanding.

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas.

Our emails are still not working.

Alternative email:
[email protected]

Sorry for the inconvenience.

22/12/2023

Our emails are down right now.
Please be patient as we fix the problem.

12/12/2023

Amazing work being done by Project Zawadi! Read below for an inspiring update!

08/12/2023

Three officials from the Tanzania Institute of Education have been with us all week to collaborate with our Tenda team to create a new set of teachers’ self-learning videos.

01/12/2023

Quite early, I walked into the Project Zawadi office this morning for the first time in about eight months. I saw this on the bulletin board and lost a few tears.

And then when I got to the bottom I lost some more.

29/11/2023

Today is huge milestone day for Project Zawadi!

Hongera!

Be a part of the progress. Donate today to ensure Tanzanian children and youth have access to a quality education.

https://projectzawadi.networkforgood.com/projects/205934-collaboration-is-key