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Two New Project Proposals

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

The November 2009 Newsletter reported that new project proposals had been received that month from UNCODET.  We are now able to report more fully on developments relating to two of these, new classrooms for Msiriwa Secondary School, Njari Village, and the NURU Centre for Orphaned Children based in Ongoma Village, Uru North.

Msariwa Classrooms – an urgent need

As the EC was unable to provide the funding requested in November 2009, with most of its available funding already committed, it decided, at its meeting in January 2010 to make this project the subject of the Chairman’s Appeal this year because of the urgency of the situation.  Approximately £8500 has been requested (subject to the fluctuations in the exchange rate), of which £2500 has now been sent to UNCODET for the project.  You will find more details of this appeal enclosed with this Newsletter. 

NURU Centre for Orphaned Children  nuru centre: children on front steps

The NURU (North Uru) Centre, which is currently run on a voluntary basis, opened in August last year to try to provide care for some of the young orphaned children in Uru North.  A local survey had revealed that there were about 450 in Uru North.  The high incidence of HIV/AIDs is very often the reason for the death of young parents.  A local woman now living in Moshi had generously given her house in Uru North for this purpose.

See more photos of the Centre in the 2010 album.

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Posted in Issue 21 May 2010, Msiriwa Secondary - Two new classrooms, Nuru Orphanage - Ongoma | No Comments »

News and Views of Recent Projects

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Judy Rimmer provided the photos and news after her visit earlier this year.

goat project: evarist momburi with woman and child by shelterThe ‘Goat Project’ which supports women-headed households looking after orphans in Uru North goes from strength to strength.  Evarist Momburi, Project officer for UNCODET, is seen here with the owner of one of the goats outside the substantial  shelter.   Inside a nanny goat enjoys fresh food.  goat project: goat feeding in shelterA number of the goats are in kid and we look forward to hearing good news later this year.

 

 

 

The Kisarika School Head’s house is finally completed, having previously been held back because of the building project to complete  the Form 5 classrooms being more urgent. kisarika heads house

 

 

 

Judy had the opportunity to photograph the Denis Morley Primary school kitchen which was completed about 18 months ago.  This school in Ongoma village has a thriving link with Skelton, Greystokes and Penruddock Primary schools in the Penrith area.denis morley kitchen 2010

Posted in Denis Morley Primary School Toilets, Goat Project to Help Orphans, Issue 21 May 2010, Kisarika Head Teacher House | 2 Comments »

A Report by Marian & Doug Williamson

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

BTT Members who stayed at Usagara in early 2010

Our second visit to Tanzania.  This time we arrived just before the rains and yet everything was as lush and green as we remembered from our last visit.  The gardens at Usagara House are a delight - full of colour and wonderful shrubs and flowers.  We saw Kilimanjaro from the garden in the moonlight and we saw stars as never before.  North Uru is truly a beautiful place to relax and enjoy.

Our visit was part holiday, part work in Kisarika School and part visits to some of the other projects supported by BTT.  (more…)

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Posted in Issue 21 May 2010, Kisarika Classrooms for Forms 5 & 6, Nuru Orphanage - Ongoma, Rononi Dispensary Upgrade | 1 Comment »

New Proposals from UNCODET

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

New proposals were put on hold while we raised money for the Goat Project (see report below) but now we are ready to move on and have been sent 3 proposals that have been put to the committee in Uru North (UNCODET) and forwarded to us as worthwhile projects to help the community of 4 villages.

The EC would like to see all 3 projects supported but is currently clarifying some points and discussing approaches to raising the money needed. The projects are:
(i)  Three new Classrooms for Msiriwa Secondary School, Njari Village
(ii) The new Orphanage in Ongoma Village
(iii) Wash Rooms for the Mrawi Dispensary

Posted in Issue 20 November 2009, Newsletter Articles, Nuru Orphanage - Ongoma, Projects | 1 Comment »

Background to the New Nuru (North Uru) Orphanage in Ongoma Village

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009
Orphans with Goat

Orphans with Goat

In February 2009 a group of local people led by a local man, Cletus Nyaki, who has worked with disadvantaged children in Moshi for some years, researched the situation with regard to orphaned children in Uru North.  They consulted with village and community representative, women’s groups and house to house.  HIV/AIDS plays a significant part in the problem as many parents of young children are dying.
About 402 children, either orphaned or living vulnerably, were identified within the community of Uru North.  Some are cared for by the extended family, some by the groups of women which BTT and UNCODET hope will be helped by the goat project, but many are just abandoned to scavenge for themselves and these include very young children. (more…)

Posted in Issue 20 November 2009, Nuru Orphanage - Ongoma | 1 Comment »

News of Recent BTT Projects

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

Judy Rimmer has brought news and photos from her visit to Uru this summer - See the 2009 gallery for lots more photos!

Kisarika Secondary School
Form 5 Centre – We were told initially in March that the Tanzanian Government Inspectors had said ‘no’ to Form 5 starting in May 2009 as the necessary facilities were not all in place. However, they recognised the need for this level of education and they changed their minds, giving permission and support to open. 

Kisarika Form 5 in 2009

Kisarika Form 5 in 2009

In May 42 students were enrolled to Form 5 (see photo), a great achievement for such a young school.  They were all boys as there is only one dormitory facility at present.  The money for 2 of the 3 classrooms required (see photo below) was raised through Sweyne Park School and friends, £5340 has been sent out. Currently there are no former students from Kisarika’s Form 4 last year.  However, Mr. Macha, the head teacher, will be assisting his students with their Form 5 selections in good time this year.  The Library is completed and of course there are excellent kitchen and dining room facilities. The dormitory being used was built a few years ago with funds from elsewhere.  Another Science lab is still needed.

Marie Taylor from Sweyne Park and her colleague Jane Davenport climbed Kilimanjaro in August to raise money for 3 causes, one of which is Kisarika Form 5, and the latest figure we have is that a total of over £3000 + gift aid was raised.  Kisarika-Marie-and-Janes-successful-climb
Headteacher’s House – This is very close to completion.  Yet again work has been delayed because of the urgency of other work such as Form 5 buildings.  It now has power and the windows are nearly all in.

Other developments at Kisarika (not UNCODET/BTT) – Mr. Macha has built a maize mill to grind all the maize for the school lunches on site and prevent the students from having to walk about 2 km during school time to get it done.  It was built with money raised through the community and is also a facility for community use.  It is making a good income for the school.  This shows the school is not depending entirely on BTT help but using its own initiative as well as looking for funds for specific developments elsewhere.  

The Pig Project –

Pig Project Residents - Aug 09

Pig Project Residents - Aug 09

This is a project which we knew had been completed, but Judy’s visit this summer was the first opportunity to get photos.  This project is now well underway.  The photos show the impressive wooden building housing 8 3-month-old piglets at present.  They come in at 6 weeks when weaned.  At 6 months the males and some females go for sale and other females are kept for breeding.  There are extra rooms for females with young.

Posted in Issue 20 November 2009, Kisarika Classrooms for Forms 5 & 6, Mrawi Women's Group Pig Project | 1 Comment »

Goat Project - update Autumn 2009

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

It’s hard to believe that it’s over a year since BTT was asked to consider a ‘Goat Project’ to support women headed households looking after orphans in Uru North.  Your very generous response has meant that we have raised the money asked for – approximately £9000!   (more…)

Posted in Goat Project to Help Orphans, Issue 20 November 2009, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »

The Mother and Child Health (MCH) Project

Sunday, November 22nd, 2009

The UNCODET MCH Project started in July 2004 as a 5 year project funded by the Big Lottery Fund with Skillshare International, Moshi District Council and BTT as partners.  It was due to end in June this year, but because of a budget under spend in earlier years the project was extended to December 2009.  Susan and I have just returned from a fascinating visit which included working with the project partners to agree which project outcomes seem to be of particular value, and then trying to find ways for their continuation after the Lottery Funding ends. (more…)

Posted in Community Health Programmes, Issue 20 November 2009 | 1 Comment »

Recent Projects - Update

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

This spring, a group of teachers from primary schools in Cumbria with links to Uru primary schools went out to visit.  Thanks to Phil Clark and Elaine Nicholls for these photos.rononi-nurses-house.jpg

It is good to see the Nurses’ House at the Rononi Dispensary in use.  Evarist sent this photo as bad weather meant the group   couldn’t get up here.  This makes it clear why there is a need for staff accommodation on site!

kisarika_heads_house_uforo_macha_head_teacher.jpgThe Head’s House at Kisarika.   The doors and windows are now fitted and the whole house will be finished very soon.           

 

The photo below shows the current kitchen facilities for the Mrawi primary school.
present_kitchen_mrawi_school.jpg

The plot and plan have been prepared for the new kitchen and rubble for the foundations has been collected.  Work should progress well now so we look forward to news of its further progress.  See the Photo album - 2009 (link on right hand side of page) for more photos of the school in general.

Sweyne Park School has raised the funds for new classroom accommodation at Kisarika Secondary School and these have been sent out to help prepare for new A-level provision. (more…)

Posted in Goat Project to Help Orphans, Issue 19 April 2009, Kisarika Head Teacher House, Kisarika Secondary Classrooms, Mrawi Primary School Classroom Completion | 1 Comment »

Update on Fund Raising for the Goat Project

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
Help success breed success

Help success breed success

Following the launch of the ‘Goat project’ in November 2008, we have once again been delighted with the response from our members. With their help, the total we had raised towards our goal by March was £3,347.86.  We also know that there are significant fund still in the pipeline.  Initially our goal was £8,200, but following the recent decline in the pound we have calculated it to be more in the region of £9.500.  However, a group of the Executive Committee members are working very hard towards achieving this goal by the end of the year. (more…)

Posted in Goat Project to Help Orphans, Issue 19 April 2009 | 1 Comment »

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