New volunteers arrive at the children’s village!

 

 

While summer holidays are still ongoing in Germany, the one-month June break in Tanzania is already a few weeks behind. Classes resumed at the beginning of July, and many of the older students have returned to their boarding schools as usual. As a result, life in the children’s village has become calmer again, and the familiar daily routine has returned.

 

Still, the past weeks did not go by without change. At the end of July, Noah set out on his long journey from Germany to Tanzania. He is one of the new volunteers who will now spend a full year in the children’s village: living there, learning, and helping with daily tasks. Since his arrival, Noah has been eagerly gathering first impressions – of life with the children, the rhythms of the village, and his new home for the next twelve months.

 

He is currently being introduced by Hannah and Alma, who have each helped shape life in the children’s village for a year and are now gradually passing on their tasks to Noah. For them, the time has come to say goodbye, as both will return to Germany at the end of the shared month. At the same time, a new chapter begins for Noah – and soon also for Ina, who will join after finishing her studies. Together, they will form the volunteer duo for 2025/26.

 

Noah has already shared some of his first thoughts and impressions with us:
“Now that I’ve been in Tanzania for about two weeks, I’m starting to settle into everyday life here. I feel very welcome – especially in the children’s village – and I appreciate the peaceful atmosphere. After completing the Kiswahili intensive language course, I’m excited to put my new language skills into practice and thus immerse myself more deeply into life here. I really enjoy the lively and cheerful work with the children in the village, and I’m very much looking forward to the weeks ahead.”