project computer education secondary school
19-23 July 2021
It's already been 10 years ago when the headmaster of Oltinga secondary school answered to the question what his most important wishes for the school were: "1. computers, 2. computers and 3. computers". Finaly the big moment was there: a project in which Tanzania Support bought 30 tablets (for the people who might be interested: Samsung T295), along with a computer server with a enormous amount of information stacked on it, especially from Wikipedia. Just as important is the attached training for the teachers, exercised by Digital Education Africa Network (DEAN) foundation. A project of great importance, with which the students can make a major step forward in their education and knowledge achievement, so they will have improved job opportunities. For more information see on the Results page. |
school desks for ndinyika
23 February 2021
In the starting period of Ndinyika school, Tanzania Support has had a good number of desks produced by a regional carpentry shop and transported to the school. But since then the school has come to its full expansion with seven classrooms (in Tanzania the school system for primary schools has seven group levels) and had a great need for more desks. Therefore school desks have been prepared in a sort of IKEA style and put together by the teachers. For more information see on the Results page. |
newsletter 18 published
extra water tap at ndinyika school
During springtime in 2020 Tanzania Support enabled a major improvement in the water supply at Ndinyika primary school. Five storage tanks of 5,000 liters each were installed, which were connected to a 3 km long pipeline. Besides that, the tanks are being refilled during the raining season through the roof gutters. As a result, there sufficient water most of the time.
The Maasai women that live around the area also get permission then to fill a couple of jerrycans. Head teacher Kereto has put locks on the taps and uses strict rules for the water access. Besides the practical aspect, at the same time there's a social aspect. Because the Maasai boma's (hamlets) are very much spread out, the women live quite isolated. These kind of central tap points are a meeting point, where they can talk and exchange information.
At the moment there's only one tap available. So a long wait may be involved before everyone has had its turn and the jerrycans are filled up, as the first two photos below show. The third photo is an illustration of the desired situation by Kereto. Tanzania Support decided to pay the necessary 230,000 Tanzanian shillings (around € 85) for this.
The Maasai women that live around the area also get permission then to fill a couple of jerrycans. Head teacher Kereto has put locks on the taps and uses strict rules for the water access. Besides the practical aspect, at the same time there's a social aspect. Because the Maasai boma's (hamlets) are very much spread out, the women live quite isolated. These kind of central tap points are a meeting point, where they can talk and exchange information.
At the moment there's only one tap available. So a long wait may be involved before everyone has had its turn and the jerrycans are filled up, as the first two photos below show. The third photo is an illustration of the desired situation by Kereto. Tanzania Support decided to pay the necessary 230,000 Tanzanian shillings (around € 85) for this.
extra school desks for mbaash
24 August 2020
The number of school desks for the Mbaash school has become insufficient, because the number of pupils has grown and a number of desks has broken through the years and was beyond repair. To solve this, 35 new desks was bought, where each desk can seat three children (in the lower classes sometimes even up to five). This means that more than 100 children no longer have to sit on the floor.
There was also need for tables and chairs in the teachers office and, in each classroom, a table and chair to use as desk for the teacher. What makes it extra special is that all this has been prepared and delivered as an 'IKEA-ish DIY kit'. This has the advantage that more can be transported on one lorry. But, more important, the assembly is done by the teachers, which creates a greater involvement amongst them.
The number of school desks for the Mbaash school has become insufficient, because the number of pupils has grown and a number of desks has broken through the years and was beyond repair. To solve this, 35 new desks was bought, where each desk can seat three children (in the lower classes sometimes even up to five). This means that more than 100 children no longer have to sit on the floor.
There was also need for tables and chairs in the teachers office and, in each classroom, a table and chair to use as desk for the teacher. What makes it extra special is that all this has been prepared and delivered as an 'IKEA-ish DIY kit'. This has the advantage that more can be transported on one lorry. But, more important, the assembly is done by the teachers, which creates a greater involvement amongst them.
incinerator is ready
24 August 2020
From Mbaash we received a message that construction work of the incinerator has finished. In June we made notice of the fact that they started that. See more at Results.
From Mbaash we received a message that construction work of the incinerator has finished. In June we made notice of the fact that they started that. See more at Results.
the corn crop for ugali
24 June 2020
Naomi, one of the teachers at Mbaash school, likes to grow corn. Corn is the main ingredient for 'ugali'. That is the basic food for most Tanzanians, like we eat for example potatoes or rice as important side dish (or Dat is het basisvoedsel voor de meeste Tanzanianen, zoals wij bijv. aardappels of rijst eten als belangrijk bijgerecht (or, disrespectfully, as a filler). Often is is eaten with cooked brown or red beans ('maharage') and for the ones who can afford it also for example wild spinach ('mchicha') or meat ('nyama').
First, the corn is made into corn flour.
Recepy for ugali:
Bring water to boil it with some salt. Then add corn flour while stirring over a low heat (water : corn flour ratio approx. 2 : 1). Keep stirring until a firm substance is formed that is still sticky. The ugali is only done when it can be manually kneaded into a ball in a few minutes. If your hands stay clean, the ratio of water and flour is correct. If any residue remains, the ugali is too watery and cornmeal should be added.
This year, Naomi's maize crop was well worth it, as the photo she sent shows.
Naomi, one of the teachers at Mbaash school, likes to grow corn. Corn is the main ingredient for 'ugali'. That is the basic food for most Tanzanians, like we eat for example potatoes or rice as important side dish (or Dat is het basisvoedsel voor de meeste Tanzanianen, zoals wij bijv. aardappels of rijst eten als belangrijk bijgerecht (or, disrespectfully, as a filler). Often is is eaten with cooked brown or red beans ('maharage') and for the ones who can afford it also for example wild spinach ('mchicha') or meat ('nyama').
First, the corn is made into corn flour.
Recepy for ugali:
Bring water to boil it with some salt. Then add corn flour while stirring over a low heat (water : corn flour ratio approx. 2 : 1). Keep stirring until a firm substance is formed that is still sticky. The ugali is only done when it can be manually kneaded into a ball in a few minutes. If your hands stay clean, the ratio of water and flour is correct. If any residue remains, the ugali is too watery and cornmeal should be added.
This year, Naomi's maize crop was well worth it, as the photo she sent shows.
construction of biogas kitchen started at mbaash
15 June 2020
Much preparation was necessary for the construction of a biogas installation and a new school kitchen at Mbaash primary school. But finally we have a lift-off!
Joseph's construction team was somewhat delayed because of the Corona crisis, but are busy makeing the foundation and constructing the walls.
Much preparation was necessary for the construction of a biogas installation and a new school kitchen at Mbaash primary school. But finally we have a lift-off!
Joseph's construction team was somewhat delayed because of the Corona crisis, but are busy makeing the foundation and constructing the walls.
hand washing equipment for mbaash primary school
18 June 2020
Ellen van de Velde, co-founder of Lighthouse Support Foundation, is a nurse and she lives and works at Arusha. This relatively young foundation aims in general in giving support to people in Tanzania, with the emphasis on health care. Due to the Corona virus her daily activities had almost completely stopped. For Tanzania Support she paid a visit to Mbaash to get to know the local people and see how the construction of the incinerator is going on and check the preparations for the biogas installation.
At the same time, she arranged 15 (sponsored) hand wash devices for the school. The government wants that, but doesn't supply any budget for it. On the photo an example of such a device.
Ellen van de Velde, co-founder of Lighthouse Support Foundation, is a nurse and she lives and works at Arusha. This relatively young foundation aims in general in giving support to people in Tanzania, with the emphasis on health care. Due to the Corona virus her daily activities had almost completely stopped. For Tanzania Support she paid a visit to Mbaash to get to know the local people and see how the construction of the incinerator is going on and check the preparations for the biogas installation.
At the same time, she arranged 15 (sponsored) hand wash devices for the school. The government wants that, but doesn't supply any budget for it. On the photo an example of such a device.
building the incinerator
5 June 2020
Several years ago, a good part of the necessary money had been collected for the construction of a so called i incinerator' at the medical dispensary at Mbaash. This is a small oven, used to burn medical/biological waste, important for hygienic reasons.
Other funds had been added recently and the local community also made a contribution, so that the oven could be built. Meanwhile, the foundation was created and the first part of the walls has been cemented with special refractory bricks.
Several years ago, a good part of the necessary money had been collected for the construction of a so called i incinerator' at the medical dispensary at Mbaash. This is a small oven, used to burn medical/biological waste, important for hygienic reasons.
Other funds had been added recently and the local community also made a contribution, so that the oven could be built. Meanwhile, the foundation was created and the first part of the walls has been cemented with special refractory bricks.
informative children's book about corona virus
24 May 2020
An informative children's book has been published about the Coronavirus, made by the Dutch Tanzania Foundation. We have distributed this to our contacts on the spot. It is certainly also interesting for the less literate part of the population. Below you'll find the English version and here two links to the versions in Dutch and Swahili.
An informative children's book has been published about the Coronavirus, made by the Dutch Tanzania Foundation. We have distributed this to our contacts on the spot. It is certainly also interesting for the less literate part of the population. Below you'll find the English version and here two links to the versions in Dutch and Swahili.
Watertanks installed AT ndinyika school
23 March 2020
The primary school at Ndinyika has been founded in 2013 and nowadays counts approximately 600 pupils and 8 teachers. All those years there hasn't been a water supply to the school. Water for the teachers who live on the school ground, had to be collected with some jerrycans at the secondary school about 4 km away. Sometimes a water truck could be hired to transport more water. For the school children, all day long no water was available.
A foreign organisation sponsored an amount of money, that was used to buy water pipeline, to connect to the system at the secondary school. Tanzania Support found the means to buy a system consisting of watertanks, a foundation, taps etcetera. During the past month the villlagers have been digging a trench in the ground for the pipeling (so almost 4 km!) and in the past weeks the foundation has been built and the tanks were installed.
With this system, the school can now have a maximum of 20,000 liters of water in stock. Good news for the teachers living at the school, but also great news for the school children! For more information and photos see under Results.
The primary school at Ndinyika has been founded in 2013 and nowadays counts approximately 600 pupils and 8 teachers. All those years there hasn't been a water supply to the school. Water for the teachers who live on the school ground, had to be collected with some jerrycans at the secondary school about 4 km away. Sometimes a water truck could be hired to transport more water. For the school children, all day long no water was available.
A foreign organisation sponsored an amount of money, that was used to buy water pipeline, to connect to the system at the secondary school. Tanzania Support found the means to buy a system consisting of watertanks, a foundation, taps etcetera. During the past month the villlagers have been digging a trench in the ground for the pipeling (so almost 4 km!) and in the past weeks the foundation has been built and the tanks were installed.
With this system, the school can now have a maximum of 20,000 liters of water in stock. Good news for the teachers living at the school, but also great news for the school children! For more information and photos see under Results.
finally electricity is back at melchior's house
22 March 2020
On December 29, 2018 for our local volunteer from the start of TSF, Melchior, a nightmare took place. Caused by an electrical failure, his house was on fire. This resulted in major damage to the house itself, like the roof, doors, windows, furniture, clothes and more, but also Melchior had severe burning wounds. With help from family and friends and partly from the Netehrlands, enough money was collected to repair the house to a level where it was possible to live in it again. Melchior himself was treated for many weeks after the fire for his wounds, especially those on one leg.
But an aspect where no solution had been found for so far, was the electricity. The complete wiring in the house had to be redone, switches, sockets, bulb holders etcetera. The family had to live after dark by the light of a candle and the pocket light of a mobile phone. That mobile phone had to be recharged elsewhere during daytime (and that phone charging had to be paid for).
Early this year, with the help of two substantial donations and partly with money that Melchior was able to save himself for this purpose, the electrical installation could be renewed. Finally, after 15 months, there was electrical power! With that the refridgerator, luckily not damaged in the fire, also could be used, so food can be stored for a longer time. The whole family is happy, as Melchior illustrated:"God is great! After 15 months we now have electricity. Thanks so much for your great help that has again made us more happy than ever. Because we have been missing a lot of things and no way out. We are all at home very very happy. May Almighty God bless you".
On December 29, 2018 for our local volunteer from the start of TSF, Melchior, a nightmare took place. Caused by an electrical failure, his house was on fire. This resulted in major damage to the house itself, like the roof, doors, windows, furniture, clothes and more, but also Melchior had severe burning wounds. With help from family and friends and partly from the Netehrlands, enough money was collected to repair the house to a level where it was possible to live in it again. Melchior himself was treated for many weeks after the fire for his wounds, especially those on one leg.
But an aspect where no solution had been found for so far, was the electricity. The complete wiring in the house had to be redone, switches, sockets, bulb holders etcetera. The family had to live after dark by the light of a candle and the pocket light of a mobile phone. That mobile phone had to be recharged elsewhere during daytime (and that phone charging had to be paid for).
Early this year, with the help of two substantial donations and partly with money that Melchior was able to save himself for this purpose, the electrical installation could be renewed. Finally, after 15 months, there was electrical power! With that the refridgerator, luckily not damaged in the fire, also could be used, so food can be stored for a longer time. The whole family is happy, as Melchior illustrated:"God is great! After 15 months we now have electricity. Thanks so much for your great help that has again made us more happy than ever. Because we have been missing a lot of things and no way out. We are all at home very very happy. May Almighty God bless you".
sponsor run joseph haydn school for biogas kitchen
25 February 2020
Every year, the Joseph Haydn school from Groningen (Netherlands), has a special campaign day for charity. Up to now it has always been part of the classes that were involved in these events. This year, however, all 650 pupils and the teachers participated in a sponsor run through the Groenestein park. This run was organised in cooperation with Tanzania Support. The benefits were meant for a new school kitchen with a biogas installation at the primary school of Mbaash. When that will have been constructed, no longer the very scarse fire wood needs to be used to prepare meals for the children.
It appeared to be a very successful day, with an incredible revenu of € 25.000 !!! Only part of this amount is needed for the biogas project, since also a large amount was received through the Wilde Ganzen (Wild Geese) foundation. The rest of the money will, in accordance with the school, be used for other needs at Mbaash, because there's plenty more to do there.
But, of course, a big compliment has to be made to the school, the pupils, the organisation and last but not least to the most generous donors, that made all this possible.
Every year, the Joseph Haydn school from Groningen (Netherlands), has a special campaign day for charity. Up to now it has always been part of the classes that were involved in these events. This year, however, all 650 pupils and the teachers participated in a sponsor run through the Groenestein park. This run was organised in cooperation with Tanzania Support. The benefits were meant for a new school kitchen with a biogas installation at the primary school of Mbaash. When that will have been constructed, no longer the very scarse fire wood needs to be used to prepare meals for the children.
It appeared to be a very successful day, with an incredible revenu of € 25.000 !!! Only part of this amount is needed for the biogas project, since also a large amount was received through the Wilde Ganzen (Wild Geese) foundation. The rest of the money will, in accordance with the school, be used for other needs at Mbaash, because there's plenty more to do there.
But, of course, a big compliment has to be made to the school, the pupils, the organisation and last but not least to the most generous donors, that made all this possible.
visit to the area around selela
8 February 2020
In the past 10 days, board member Agnes and volunteer Babs were in Tanzania. They visited the primary schools at Selela, Mbaash and Ndinyika, the medical dispensaries and Monduli hospital. Among others, they talked to the teachers, doctors and several other policy makers. During these conversations they discussed the most essential needs.
Also, they visited the Dinka school in Arusha (Dutch INitiative Kids Africa), which was initiated by Dutch Kimberly Zandvliet and her Tanzanian husband Erick Pownall. Knowledge exchange was the central issue of the visit.
In the past 10 days, board member Agnes and volunteer Babs were in Tanzania. They visited the primary schools at Selela, Mbaash and Ndinyika, the medical dispensaries and Monduli hospital. Among others, they talked to the teachers, doctors and several other policy makers. During these conversations they discussed the most essential needs.
Also, they visited the Dinka school in Arusha (Dutch INitiative Kids Africa), which was initiated by Dutch Kimberly Zandvliet and her Tanzanian husband Erick Pownall. Knowledge exchange was the central issue of the visit.
happy birthday ... to us: 12 november 2009 - 12 november 2019
12 November 2019
Today, we're celebrating 10 years existence of Tanzania Support Foundation, so a big party for all of us! No, not at all, we're not celebrating, but today is the date that 10 years ago the official registration act was signed at the notaries office. No reason to spend money on some party, but we take a moment for a quick retrospective view at TSF's first decade.
Our first real deed was something very small: we sent a box filled with 19 footballs, basketballs, volleyballs and handballs, that we bought on the internet. After a couple of weeks we started thinking that the box might have been 'lost' somewhere on the way there (by means of a corrupt customs officer or postal employee). But after no less than 10 weeks (!!) we finally got a message that they had arrived at Oltinga secondary school.
What else have we been able to accomplish since the start: roof/kitchen/sanitary building teachers house, solar installation medical dispensary, about 150 school desks on 3 different primary schools, an amount of microscopes, roof on science classroom of secondary school, toilet building primary school, restauration of teachers house, metal storage cupboards several school and medical dispensaries, football goals secondary and primary school, 2 dormitories (including solar installations), desks and chairs secondary and primary schools, 2 ultrasound machines, blood centrifuge, amount of wheelchairs, respiration devices, many hundreds pairs of spectacles and furthermore much, very much school utensils and medical supplies.
Is that something to tap ourselves on the shoulder for? No way, we're just glad dat we could do something from our privileged, relatively rich situation, to the conditions of our fellow human beings who have to live and survive in totally different circumstances. And we're not there yet, there's so much more needed. Not only buildings or water pipelines and water storage systems, or other 'objects', more and more our aim is also improvement of e.g. education methods and (re)greening of the area. Our second decade has started!
Today, we're celebrating 10 years existence of Tanzania Support Foundation, so a big party for all of us! No, not at all, we're not celebrating, but today is the date that 10 years ago the official registration act was signed at the notaries office. No reason to spend money on some party, but we take a moment for a quick retrospective view at TSF's first decade.
Our first real deed was something very small: we sent a box filled with 19 footballs, basketballs, volleyballs and handballs, that we bought on the internet. After a couple of weeks we started thinking that the box might have been 'lost' somewhere on the way there (by means of a corrupt customs officer or postal employee). But after no less than 10 weeks (!!) we finally got a message that they had arrived at Oltinga secondary school.
What else have we been able to accomplish since the start: roof/kitchen/sanitary building teachers house, solar installation medical dispensary, about 150 school desks on 3 different primary schools, an amount of microscopes, roof on science classroom of secondary school, toilet building primary school, restauration of teachers house, metal storage cupboards several school and medical dispensaries, football goals secondary and primary school, 2 dormitories (including solar installations), desks and chairs secondary and primary schools, 2 ultrasound machines, blood centrifuge, amount of wheelchairs, respiration devices, many hundreds pairs of spectacles and furthermore much, very much school utensils and medical supplies.
Is that something to tap ourselves on the shoulder for? No way, we're just glad dat we could do something from our privileged, relatively rich situation, to the conditions of our fellow human beings who have to live and survive in totally different circumstances. And we're not there yet, there's so much more needed. Not only buildings or water pipelines and water storage systems, or other 'objects', more and more our aim is also improvement of e.g. education methods and (re)greening of the area. Our second decade has started!
sixteenth newsletter published
31 October 2019
Our 16th newsletter has been published! Click on the picture below to open it.
Our 16th newsletter has been published! Click on the picture below to open it.
(G)old metal
2 October 2019
One of the participants of the trip to Mbaash in October 2018, has been successful before in collecting scrap metal and selling that for over € 800. Today we received a message that he repeated that, with an even bigger amount: € 1.036,50 !!! This amount is due for the 'incinerator' (small burning stove for organic material) at the Mbaasg dispensary. This is important in preventing spreading out of infectious diseases.
One of the participants of the trip to Mbaash in October 2018, has been successful before in collecting scrap metal and selling that for over € 800. Today we received a message that he repeated that, with an even bigger amount: € 1.036,50 !!! This amount is due for the 'incinerator' (small burning stove for organic material) at the Mbaasg dispensary. This is important in preventing spreading out of infectious diseases.
100% graduates, partly as a result of the dormitories
12 September 2019
In 2015 and 2016 we've constructed two dormitories at Mbaash primary school. Already quite some time these have been in use unofficially for the most vulnerable children, but last July the central government officially declared the school to be a boarding school!
This means, among other things, that the government provides all meals for the school children. So now the dormitories are in full use. And what a result: last year only 5 of the total number of 32 children who did the exams graduated, this year that was the case for all 15 children, so a 100% score!!!
In 2015 and 2016 we've constructed two dormitories at Mbaash primary school. Already quite some time these have been in use unofficially for the most vulnerable children, but last July the central government officially declared the school to be a boarding school!
This means, among other things, that the government provides all meals for the school children. So now the dormitories are in full use. And what a result: last year only 5 of the total number of 32 children who did the exams graduated, this year that was the case for all 15 children, so a 100% score!!!
benefit concert generates more than € 1,000
22 June 2019
In Groningen (NL) a benefit concert was organized by the Haydn Jeugd Strijkorkest (Haydn Youth String Orchestra). The proceeds of this concert was more than € 1,000. The full amount will be use for the biogas kitchen at Mbaash primary school. Below you can see a very small impression.
In Groningen (NL) a benefit concert was organized by the Haydn Jeugd Strijkorkest (Haydn Youth String Orchestra). The proceeds of this concert was more than € 1,000. The full amount will be use for the biogas kitchen at Mbaash primary school. Below you can see a very small impression.
the 'regreen revolution' project by justdiggit
6 May 2019
Before we've written about greening the surroundings of Mbaash primary school (in fact it is regreening, instead of greening). This was part of the activities of the group that was there last October. In this context, they also sent two residents of Mbaash to a training course near the capital of Tanzania, Dodoma. That training was in September 2018 and was provided by the originally Dutch organization Justdiggit. Their objective is to regreen the planet, and one important reason for that is contained in one of their slogans: "If we can warm up the earth, we can also cool it down".
Justdiggit recently published a new promotional video about this subject, which has the title "Rainmakers III - A Tanzanian Story". In this film also the two Mbaash residents, Sanyeye en Tata, appear to figure!
Very much worth watching (approximately 16 minutes) and the film leaves you with a positive feeling about the battle against climate change.
Before we've written about greening the surroundings of Mbaash primary school (in fact it is regreening, instead of greening). This was part of the activities of the group that was there last October. In this context, they also sent two residents of Mbaash to a training course near the capital of Tanzania, Dodoma. That training was in September 2018 and was provided by the originally Dutch organization Justdiggit. Their objective is to regreen the planet, and one important reason for that is contained in one of their slogans: "If we can warm up the earth, we can also cool it down".
Justdiggit recently published a new promotional video about this subject, which has the title "Rainmakers III - A Tanzanian Story". In this film also the two Mbaash residents, Sanyeye en Tata, appear to figure!
Very much worth watching (approximately 16 minutes) and the film leaves you with a positive feeling about the battle against climate change.
diathermy device for monduli hospital
16 January 2019
Today a diathermy device has been handed over to the District Medical Officer (DMO) of Monduli hospital, doctor Titus Mmasi (Monduli is the district where the medical dispensaries of Selela and Mbaash belong to). This device will mainly be used to cauterize blood vessels to prevent excessive bleeding during surgery. It was economically depreciated at the Martini Hospital in Groningen (Netherlands) and there they donated it to Monduli hospital. An employee from Hanze University Groningen, Anneke Runhardt, went to Tanzania together with her son who is going to do an internship there and she was willing to take the device with her.
Dr. Mmasi reacted very much delighted: "So we are excited to receive such a machine. We never dreamt of having one ever!! Our dreams has now come true!!".
Today a diathermy device has been handed over to the District Medical Officer (DMO) of Monduli hospital, doctor Titus Mmasi (Monduli is the district where the medical dispensaries of Selela and Mbaash belong to). This device will mainly be used to cauterize blood vessels to prevent excessive bleeding during surgery. It was economically depreciated at the Martini Hospital in Groningen (Netherlands) and there they donated it to Monduli hospital. An employee from Hanze University Groningen, Anneke Runhardt, went to Tanzania together with her son who is going to do an internship there and she was willing to take the device with her.
Dr. Mmasi reacted very much delighted: "So we are excited to receive such a machine. We never dreamt of having one ever!! Our dreams has now come true!!".
not always dry and dusty
2 January 2019
In Mbaash and its surroundings the largest part of the year there's no rainfall. Only in the two raining seasons there is usually rain, sometimes more, sometimes nothing at all. But if rain has fallen, circumstances can suddenly become very different. The normally dry and dusty soil can then become a considerable obstacle.
For example, today the ambulance had major problems to cross the usually dry riverbed. Dr. Israel Lekundayo sent us the following message: "They bring the ambulance and at the river the ambulance fail to come direct to the medical post because of muddy and slides within the river. Almost 8 hrs at river without help. Later we call a tractor from Selela to help push an ambulance out of the river... Before we tried the land cruiser but no help. Around 10:45pm we succeed". So from about three o'clock in the afternoon until a quarter to eleven at night they've been busy to get the vehicle out of the mud. How terrible if it would have concerned an emergency rescue ...
In Mbaash and its surroundings the largest part of the year there's no rainfall. Only in the two raining seasons there is usually rain, sometimes more, sometimes nothing at all. But if rain has fallen, circumstances can suddenly become very different. The normally dry and dusty soil can then become a considerable obstacle.
For example, today the ambulance had major problems to cross the usually dry riverbed. Dr. Israel Lekundayo sent us the following message: "They bring the ambulance and at the river the ambulance fail to come direct to the medical post because of muddy and slides within the river. Almost 8 hrs at river without help. Later we call a tractor from Selela to help push an ambulance out of the river... Before we tried the land cruiser but no help. Around 10:45pm we succeed". So from about three o'clock in the afternoon until a quarter to eleven at night they've been busy to get the vehicle out of the mud. How terrible if it would have concerned an emergency rescue ...
Sponsoring needed for biogas-kitchen
3 September 2018
In Mbaash the meals for the school children are prepared by a cook. This has been happening for as long as the school exists on a wood-burning stove. Each child has to take a (small) branch of a tree to school every day. There is little vegetation in this environment, which makes wood scarce.
The group of volunteers that will visit Mbaash next October would therefore want to realize a biogas kitchen for the school, which operates on the basis of animal manure. The children would then always have to take for example cow, sheep or donkey manure. The gas that is developed in the installation is suitable for cooking. Below are some pictures with examples of smaller or larger systems.
The cost of a ready-for-use biogas kitchen for the school is approximately € 8,000, including the entire installation of cooking appliances and the like. We would like to get in touch with potential sponsors.
In Mbaash the meals for the school children are prepared by a cook. This has been happening for as long as the school exists on a wood-burning stove. Each child has to take a (small) branch of a tree to school every day. There is little vegetation in this environment, which makes wood scarce.
The group of volunteers that will visit Mbaash next October would therefore want to realize a biogas kitchen for the school, which operates on the basis of animal manure. The children would then always have to take for example cow, sheep or donkey manure. The gas that is developed in the installation is suitable for cooking. Below are some pictures with examples of smaller or larger systems.
The cost of a ready-for-use biogas kitchen for the school is approximately € 8,000, including the entire installation of cooking appliances and the like. We would like to get in touch with potential sponsors.
greening the surroundings at Mbaash school
10 March 2018
Mbaash, the sub village of Selela, mainly consists of a vast dry and dusty plain. There are some shrubs and acacia trees, but for the most part it is arid and dry. This most certainly applies to the area around the primary school. The group that will travel to Mbaash next October wants to do something about this by planting lots of saplings. Because there is a water pipeline to the school, that gives the opportunity to take good care of the young planting by giving them water, something that the school children can help with. The school management has picked up this idea in advance, and has already well started this work, as shown in the photos below. They also let themselves be inspired by the example of what has already been done at the medical dispensary at 400 meters distance from the school.
Mbaash, the sub village of Selela, mainly consists of a vast dry and dusty plain. There are some shrubs and acacia trees, but for the most part it is arid and dry. This most certainly applies to the area around the primary school. The group that will travel to Mbaash next October wants to do something about this by planting lots of saplings. Because there is a water pipeline to the school, that gives the opportunity to take good care of the young planting by giving them water, something that the school children can help with. The school management has picked up this idea in advance, and has already well started this work, as shown in the photos below. They also let themselves be inspired by the example of what has already been done at the medical dispensary at 400 meters distance from the school.
new group of volunteers will go to mbaash
26 January 2018
From 19 October to 6 November, another group of volunteers will go to Tanzania. In part these are 'recidivists' of the group that built the second dormitory in October 2016. Most of the time they (14 people in total) will stay at the primary school of Mbaash. This time, however, not for a new building, but for various other matters, of which more later. Today the plane tickets have been booked!
From 19 October to 6 November, another group of volunteers will go to Tanzania. In part these are 'recidivists' of the group that built the second dormitory in October 2016. Most of the time they (14 people in total) will stay at the primary school of Mbaash. This time, however, not for a new building, but for various other matters, of which more later. Today the plane tickets have been booked!
important donation dame alice owens' students for beds
27 November 2017
The Dame Alice Owens students from London, who visited Oltinga secondary school last July, have been actively fundraising in the past year in several ways. They do that for another project in Tanzania where their school committed itself to for a longer period already. But part of the collected money they wished to donate to Oltinga school. And that appeared the wonderful amount of € 2.171 !
The money will be used to repair bunk beds for the boys' dormitory. These had originally been produced with a wooden mattress support in a metal frame. During the years more and more of the wooden bars had been broken, because the timber was of poor quality or had been eaten by termites. So now no less than 63 bunk beds cannot be used, who should normally sleep 126 boys. So they have no other option than to sleep with two boys on one mattress.
With the Dame Alice Owens money, supplemented with another individual donation, soon in all 63 bunk beds custom made metal grills will be welded. As a result, from the beginning of the next school year (that starts in January) almost all boys will be able to sleep on their own mattress. An example of such metal bed frames can be seen on the picture below.
The Dame Alice Owens students from London, who visited Oltinga secondary school last July, have been actively fundraising in the past year in several ways. They do that for another project in Tanzania where their school committed itself to for a longer period already. But part of the collected money they wished to donate to Oltinga school. And that appeared the wonderful amount of € 2.171 !
The money will be used to repair bunk beds for the boys' dormitory. These had originally been produced with a wooden mattress support in a metal frame. During the years more and more of the wooden bars had been broken, because the timber was of poor quality or had been eaten by termites. So now no less than 63 bunk beds cannot be used, who should normally sleep 126 boys. So they have no other option than to sleep with two boys on one mattress.
With the Dame Alice Owens money, supplemented with another individual donation, soon in all 63 bunk beds custom made metal grills will be welded. As a result, from the beginning of the next school year (that starts in January) almost all boys will be able to sleep on their own mattress. An example of such metal bed frames can be seen on the picture below.
english students visit Oltinga school
16-18 July 2017
About twenty students of Dame Alice Owens School from Londen visited the Selela secondary school, begeleid guided by two of their teachers. The group camped two days on the school grounds. Many experiences were exchanged with the students of Oltinga school and classes were attended. They also visited Selela Forest and the Enaboishu women's group, where they bought Maasai jewelery.
About twenty students of Dame Alice Owens School from Londen visited the Selela secondary school, begeleid guided by two of their teachers. The group camped two days on the school grounds. Many experiences were exchanged with the students of Oltinga school and classes were attended. They also visited Selela Forest and the Enaboishu women's group, where they bought Maasai jewelery.
Mbaash put on the map
1 March 2017
The volunteers of Atos (Jan.-Feb. 2016) and Hanze University Groningen (Okt. 2017) put Mbaash 'on the map' in a figurative way of speaking for many people. But with the construction of two dormitories this is also literally the case, as the recent satellite photo through Google Earth shows!
At the same time, this has altered the Mbaash skyline, as the other photo shows.
The volunteers of Atos (Jan.-Feb. 2016) and Hanze University Groningen (Okt. 2017) put Mbaash 'on the map' in a figurative way of speaking for many people. But with the construction of two dormitories this is also literally the case, as the recent satellite photo through Google Earth shows!
At the same time, this has altered the Mbaash skyline, as the other photo shows.
official opening and transfer of dormitories
13 January 2017
The Selela village council and the Mbaash school committee, during a ceremony for local officials, plead for future government support for school staff (salaries for teachers, cook and guard), teaching tools and food.
This festive occasion, with singing and dancing by women's groups and Maasai warriors, also means the formal transfer of the dormitories to the government, constructed by Atos and Hanze University Groningen. After all, the primary school at Mbaash is a public school and the final responsibility lies therefore with the (district) government.
The Selela village council and the Mbaash school committee, during a ceremony for local officials, plead for future government support for school staff (salaries for teachers, cook and guard), teaching tools and food.
This festive occasion, with singing and dancing by women's groups and Maasai warriors, also means the formal transfer of the dormitories to the government, constructed by Atos and Hanze University Groningen. After all, the primary school at Mbaash is a public school and the final responsibility lies therefore with the (district) government.
donation by students of montessori lyceum flevoland
20 July 2016
Twice before a group of students from MLF secondary school in Almere (NL) travelled to Tanzania. There they camped for some days at the Oltinga secondary school in Selela. A new trip was planned for spring 2016. Unfortunately this trip couldn't take place due to organisational difficulties. Nevertheless, the students already had started fundraising and they wanted to donate this money to Oltinga school anyway.
This week it turned out that it was an amount of over € 1,500. In consultation with the group it was decided to use the money for the purchase and installation watertanks for the Oltinga school. With this donation an extra tank of 10,000 litres can be bought! Together with a number of smaller donations this means that the desired number of 5 tanks can be realised. After the installation Oltinga will have more than 50,000 litres of good drinking water in storage, sufficient to bridge te periods with polluted drinking water or damaged pipelines.
Twice before a group of students from MLF secondary school in Almere (NL) travelled to Tanzania. There they camped for some days at the Oltinga secondary school in Selela. A new trip was planned for spring 2016. Unfortunately this trip couldn't take place due to organisational difficulties. Nevertheless, the students already had started fundraising and they wanted to donate this money to Oltinga school anyway.
This week it turned out that it was an amount of over € 1,500. In consultation with the group it was decided to use the money for the purchase and installation watertanks for the Oltinga school. With this donation an extra tank of 10,000 litres can be bought! Together with a number of smaller donations this means that the desired number of 5 tanks can be realised. After the installation Oltinga will have more than 50,000 litres of good drinking water in storage, sufficient to bridge te periods with polluted drinking water or damaged pipelines.
large donation share4more for water storage tanks
7 March 2016
At the Oltinga secondary school in Selela they get their water from a pipeline. That metal pipe arrives from a well in the Ngorongoro Hills, about 5 kilometres from the school. The main part of the year the water is suitable for drinking. Only during the rainy seasons, or when the pipe is damaged by e.g. an elephant or soil subsidence, the water is very troubled and full of bacteria. Half of the students and teachers falls ill due to stomach / intestinal disorders. Therefore, a system with large storage tanks is necessary.
In reply to an application for financial support from Share4More (the employees fund of Rabobank Netherlands), we received a letter that they make a contribution of no less than € 5,000! With this donation we can buy three tanks of 10,000 liters each and have it installed on concrete foundations (as seen on the preview picture of such tanks below). In this way a supply of 30,000 liters can be collected in times when the water is clean, so the school can last for some time. We are looking for additional sponsorship, because ideally, five tanks are required to have a sufficient water supply during the long rainy season for the nearly 400 students and the teachers.
At the Oltinga secondary school in Selela they get their water from a pipeline. That metal pipe arrives from a well in the Ngorongoro Hills, about 5 kilometres from the school. The main part of the year the water is suitable for drinking. Only during the rainy seasons, or when the pipe is damaged by e.g. an elephant or soil subsidence, the water is very troubled and full of bacteria. Half of the students and teachers falls ill due to stomach / intestinal disorders. Therefore, a system with large storage tanks is necessary.
In reply to an application for financial support from Share4More (the employees fund of Rabobank Netherlands), we received a letter that they make a contribution of no less than € 5,000! With this donation we can buy three tanks of 10,000 liters each and have it installed on concrete foundations (as seen on the preview picture of such tanks below). In this way a supply of 30,000 liters can be collected in times when the water is clean, so the school can last for some time. We are looking for additional sponsorship, because ideally, five tanks are required to have a sufficient water supply during the long rainy season for the nearly 400 students and the teachers.
transport to tanzania
8 February 2016
One of these days a container leaves for Arusha in Tanzania, which contains a number of pallets with items from Tanzania Support. One important object is an ultrasound machine, intended for the hospital in Monduli. This machine has been donated by Midwife practice Dora from Hengelo (Netherlands). The named hospital also urgently needs sheets for the beds in the new patient building. Through industrial laundry company Newasco De Hoop from Amersfoort (Netherlands) we received a batch of 200 hospital bedsheets, along with 150 pieces of surgical clothing. This lot goes along in the same container as well as a generator, a number of table football games and a walker.
One of these days a container leaves for Arusha in Tanzania, which contains a number of pallets with items from Tanzania Support. One important object is an ultrasound machine, intended for the hospital in Monduli. This machine has been donated by Midwife practice Dora from Hengelo (Netherlands). The named hospital also urgently needs sheets for the beds in the new patient building. Through industrial laundry company Newasco De Hoop from Amersfoort (Netherlands) we received a batch of 200 hospital bedsheets, along with 150 pieces of surgical clothing. This lot goes along in the same container as well as a generator, a number of table football games and a walker.
state of affairs dormitories at Mbaash
20 January 2016
In the past year, we informed you about the completed construction of the first dormitory (for girls) at the primary school in Mbaash. We reported then that this is great, but the boys who live far away, still have to walk to school every day, with all the named consequences and risks.
Simply try to imagine it. Yourself when you were that age (approximately 7 to 13 years) or your own children: every day at 4:00 a.m., in the dark, leave home to go to school on foot, through an area where poisonous snakes live, scorpions, elephants, hyenas. A five hour walk, without eating or drinking. And then after school the same way back, again up to five hours walk, to arrive in the dark, exhausted in the Maasai boma (settlement) at around 20:30 hours. By also building a dormitory for boys, they can at least go to school! Non-school going children additionally miss a daily meal provided at school and monitoring their health by the medical dispensary at Mbaash. We called upon you to think along for opportunities to be able to realize a boys' dormitory.
In the past year, we informed you about the completed construction of the first dormitory (for girls) at the primary school in Mbaash. We reported then that this is great, but the boys who live far away, still have to walk to school every day, with all the named consequences and risks.
Simply try to imagine it. Yourself when you were that age (approximately 7 to 13 years) or your own children: every day at 4:00 a.m., in the dark, leave home to go to school on foot, through an area where poisonous snakes live, scorpions, elephants, hyenas. A five hour walk, without eating or drinking. And then after school the same way back, again up to five hours walk, to arrive in the dark, exhausted in the Maasai boma (settlement) at around 20:30 hours. By also building a dormitory for boys, they can at least go to school! Non-school going children additionally miss a daily meal provided at school and monitoring their health by the medical dispensary at Mbaash. We called upon you to think along for opportunities to be able to realize a boys' dormitory.
A participant of the construction trip in 2015, took up this challenge and formed a new 'building committee'! Maaike Lensink was very much struck by the situation that she experienced herself and stated: the job is only half way done. Maaike works at the Hanze University in Groningen (Netherlands) and, to cut a long story short, this October a group of as many as 30 employees of the institute goes to Tanzania to build a 2nd dormitory in two weeks time, together with local construction workers. They will also exchange knowledge and experience with local teachers and builders.
charity activity 123inkt.nl
5 January 2016
Siem van der Kolk from Nijkerk (who smoked and sold eel for Tanzania Support before) had signed up TSF for a charity activity by 123inkt.nl. That Dutch company divided € 100,000 among charities. The yield for us was only little (€ 55), because a total of some 300 charities participated including many large, well-known funds such as the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF), Red Cross and the like. A small private initiative like TSF obviously can not compete with those.
Siem van der Kolk from Nijkerk (who smoked and sold eel for Tanzania Support before) had signed up TSF for a charity activity by 123inkt.nl. That Dutch company divided € 100,000 among charities. The yield for us was only little (€ 55), because a total of some 300 charities participated including many large, well-known funds such as the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF), Red Cross and the like. A small private initiative like TSF obviously can not compete with those.
270 pairs of glasses
11 November 2015
From the optician shop Pearle in Putten (Netherlands) we received 270 second-hand pairs of glasses. These will be taken to Tanzania next autumn. There the focus length will be checked for each pair at Monduli hospital and then they will be provided through the medical dispensaries of Selela and Mbaash to the people who need them most. The Maasai in the area have a lot of eye problems, due to volcanic ash and smoke from the cooking fires in the huts.
From the optician shop Pearle in Putten (Netherlands) we received 270 second-hand pairs of glasses. These will be taken to Tanzania next autumn. There the focus length will be checked for each pair at Monduli hospital and then they will be provided through the medical dispensaries of Selela and Mbaash to the people who need them most. The Maasai in the area have a lot of eye problems, due to volcanic ash and smoke from the cooking fires in the huts.
large donation for dormitory
9 November 2015
For financing the second dormitory, we applied for a donation at an equity fund. To our great joy To our great joy this request was granted with a donation of no less than € 10,000! This equity fund does not wish further publicity.
For financing the second dormitory, we applied for a donation at an equity fund. To our great joy To our great joy this request was granted with a donation of no less than € 10,000! This equity fund does not wish further publicity.
new president fights corruption
25 October 2015
On October 2015, 2015, the general elections took place in Tanzania. President Kikwete could not be re-elected, since he was at the end of the two 5 year periods. So from the beginning it was clear that the country would get a new president. John Pombe Magufuli (also known as JPM) became the new elected president. Magufuli started very vigorously, especially in his fight against corruption. In his inaugural speech he already stated: "The days of lazy and corrupt bureaucrats are numbered". And those are not just words, JPM adds the words with deeds and started to ban corruption and cut unnecessary (government) spending.
To mention some examples from the first few weeks after his inauguration:
- Foreign travel for civil servants has been minimized. For example: instead of a 50 person delegation to a common wealth meeting only 4 persons were allowed to go.
- No more 1st class and business class travel for all officials except President, Vice President and Prime Minister. In other words: even 'ordinary' ministers have to fly economy class.
- No more sitting allowances, that also applies to MP’s. It appeared that in general 48% of the income from civil servants came from their salary and 52% from sitting allowances.
- Magufuli immediately closed the "ministry for food", which had been established by the former president and which only supplied food for the president and his guests.
- Instead of an expensive party to celebrate independence day, the effort is spent for "clean-up" activities against street litter. JPM physically helped himself and went out to pick up litter.
- Many dozens of civil servants which have been caught to be corrupt have been fired immediately, among which police officers, custom officers (especially in the very corrupt port of Dar es Salaam) etcetera.
We hope very much that this approach will be common practice!
On October 2015, 2015, the general elections took place in Tanzania. President Kikwete could not be re-elected, since he was at the end of the two 5 year periods. So from the beginning it was clear that the country would get a new president. John Pombe Magufuli (also known as JPM) became the new elected president. Magufuli started very vigorously, especially in his fight against corruption. In his inaugural speech he already stated: "The days of lazy and corrupt bureaucrats are numbered". And those are not just words, JPM adds the words with deeds and started to ban corruption and cut unnecessary (government) spending.
To mention some examples from the first few weeks after his inauguration:
- Foreign travel for civil servants has been minimized. For example: instead of a 50 person delegation to a common wealth meeting only 4 persons were allowed to go.
- No more 1st class and business class travel for all officials except President, Vice President and Prime Minister. In other words: even 'ordinary' ministers have to fly economy class.
- No more sitting allowances, that also applies to MP’s. It appeared that in general 48% of the income from civil servants came from their salary and 52% from sitting allowances.
- Magufuli immediately closed the "ministry for food", which had been established by the former president and which only supplied food for the president and his guests.
- Instead of an expensive party to celebrate independence day, the effort is spent for "clean-up" activities against street litter. JPM physically helped himself and went out to pick up litter.
- Many dozens of civil servants which have been caught to be corrupt have been fired immediately, among which police officers, custom officers (especially in the very corrupt port of Dar es Salaam) etcetera.
We hope very much that this approach will be common practice!
light in the dark
15 September 2015
We have also made a small investment in simple little systems for some lights powered by solar energy. In the dormitory, the toilet / laundry rooms and two classrooms LED lights were installed with a battery that is charged by a small solar panel.
Lighting in classrooms is needed, because boarding schools are obliged to have classes in the evening, usually that's meant to do homework. In order to do so, there must then be at least some classrooms with lighting, something that hadn't been present until now.
We have also made a small investment in simple little systems for some lights powered by solar energy. In the dormitory, the toilet / laundry rooms and two classrooms LED lights were installed with a battery that is charged by a small solar panel.
Lighting in classrooms is needed, because boarding schools are obliged to have classes in the evening, usually that's meant to do homework. In order to do so, there must then be at least some classrooms with lighting, something that hadn't been present until now.
girls' dormitory now completely finished
12 September 2015
The last mile was definitely the longest, but we can report that the dormitory for girls in Mbaash is ready! The last panes have been placed in the windows, the concrete cover over and above the septic tank, painting was completed, water and drainage pipes placed and so on. The pictures shown here were made when the only thing left was cleaning. Thereafter, the beds can be put inside and the girls who come from furthest away can start living there.
The last mile was definitely the longest, but we can report that the dormitory for girls in Mbaash is ready! The last panes have been placed in the windows, the concrete cover over and above the septic tank, painting was completed, water and drainage pipes placed and so on. The pictures shown here were made when the only thing left was cleaning. Thereafter, the beds can be put inside and the girls who come from furthest away can start living there.
dormitory for girls almost ready
29 June 2015
The dormitory in Mbaash is near to completion. The local construction workers have almost finished the building. Some materials have to be purchased to connect the toilets and washrooms on the water mains, for the discharge of the toilets and there is still need for extra paint, cement and putty.
The dormitory in Mbaash is near to completion. The local construction workers have almost finished the building. Some materials have to be purchased to connect the toilets and washrooms on the water mains, for the discharge of the toilets and there is still need for extra paint, cement and putty.
too wet
25 May 2015
Since the departure of the Atos group from Mbaash, little or no news could be reported about the girls' dormitory, which is still not finished. That's because, at the time that the last materials (such as windows and doors) were almost ready for transport to Mbaash, the rainy season began. Those wet seasons vary in severity: sometimes there is very little rain, but this time it was quite wet. The rains kept on falling regularly, so the only way to Mbaash was impassable. The photo shows a situation of barely two weeks ago at Selela, where the road to Mbaash begins. But this certainly is not all bad news, because due to the rain there will be sufficient grass for the cattle of the Maasai for some time.
The other good news is that it has now become dry enough, so last Saturday, the last items have been transported and today they could start finishing the building.
Since the departure of the Atos group from Mbaash, little or no news could be reported about the girls' dormitory, which is still not finished. That's because, at the time that the last materials (such as windows and doors) were almost ready for transport to Mbaash, the rainy season began. Those wet seasons vary in severity: sometimes there is very little rain, but this time it was quite wet. The rains kept on falling regularly, so the only way to Mbaash was impassable. The photo shows a situation of barely two weeks ago at Selela, where the road to Mbaash begins. But this certainly is not all bad news, because due to the rain there will be sufficient grass for the cattle of the Maasai for some time.
The other good news is that it has now become dry enough, so last Saturday, the last items have been transported and today they could start finishing the building.
gifts
13 April 2015
Last week we have picked up two totally different things that are very welcome in Tanzania:
- 34 sets of football clothes, donated by the Football Club Hooglanderveen. This will be taken by the end of this month to Tanzania by students of the MLF Almere for the Oltinga high school.
- An ultrasound machine donated by midwives practice Dora (Hengelo, Netherlands). This machine will be transported to Tanzania later this year.
Last week we have picked up two totally different things that are very welcome in Tanzania:
- 34 sets of football clothes, donated by the Football Club Hooglanderveen. This will be taken by the end of this month to Tanzania by students of the MLF Almere for the Oltinga high school.
- An ultrasound machine donated by midwives practice Dora (Hengelo, Netherlands). This machine will be transported to Tanzania later this year.
the roof is on
7 Februari 2015
Today the group of 'Atos Construction Workers' will leavie Mbaash back to civilization. First they'll go to Arusha and tomorrow night they'll fly back to the Netherlands. The job has been done. With combined forces, in the past two weeks the structural work of the dormitory has been completed for the most part. Also, the seven classrooms were fully or partially refurbished. The end of an impressive journey with a stunning result!
Finishing the building of the future will be done by local workers, who guided and prepared the work from the start. They did so together with our contacts Melchior and Amani and the head of the school.
Today the group of 'Atos Construction Workers' will leavie Mbaash back to civilization. First they'll go to Arusha and tomorrow night they'll fly back to the Netherlands. The job has been done. With combined forces, in the past two weeks the structural work of the dormitory has been completed for the most part. Also, the seven classrooms were fully or partially refurbished. The end of an impressive journey with a stunning result!
Finishing the building of the future will be done by local workers, who guided and prepared the work from the start. They did so together with our contacts Melchior and Amani and the head of the school.
Highest point of the construction achieved
2 February 2015
After a weeks work, the highest point of the dormitory has been achieved. Reason enough to pose for a photo with the whole team and the Dutch flag proudly in top. And rightfully so, because it really is a top performance!
After a weeks work, the highest point of the dormitory has been achieved. Reason enough to pose for a photo with the whole team and the Dutch flag proudly in top. And rightfully so, because it really is a top performance!
construction is well on its way
27 January 2015
The Atos people are very hard at work on theconstruction site. This is very well visible at the progress that's been made so far. In the front of the photo the walls of the toilet/washing building are being constructed, behind that same for the dormitory and in the background the classrooms and teachers houses are visible.
The Atos people are very hard at work on theconstruction site. This is very well visible at the progress that's been made so far. In the front of the photo the walls of the toilet/washing building are being constructed, behind that same for the dormitory and in the background the classrooms and teachers houses are visible.
joyful reception of the atos group
25 January 2015
The group of 23 volunteers from Atos arrived at Mbaash yesterday. To welcome them, the local community organised a ig reception ceremony, in which the Maasai population made clear that they are very happy with their arrival. There was a women's group that danced and sung traditional songs, several speeches were held by local chiefs, some goats had been roasted to eat and a group of Maasai warriors did an impressive dance.
Tomorrow a start will be made with some serious business, for what reasion the group came in the first place: constructing the dormitory.
The group of 23 volunteers from Atos arrived at Mbaash yesterday. To welcome them, the local community organised a ig reception ceremony, in which the Maasai population made clear that they are very happy with their arrival. There was a women's group that danced and sung traditional songs, several speeches were held by local chiefs, some goats had been roasted to eat and a group of Maasai warriors did an impressive dance.
Tomorrow a start will be made with some serious business, for what reasion the group came in the first place: constructing the dormitory.
foundation for dormitory almost finished
21 January 2015
The foundation for the dormitory is as good as finished. In the front part of the photo there's still work in progress at the foundation for the toilet/washing building.
The foundation for the dormitory is as good as finished. In the front part of the photo there's still work in progress at the foundation for the toilet/washing building.
construction first dormitory starts
15 January 2015
Next week the construction of a dormitory and toilet/washing building will start at the primary school of the isolated Mbaashi community, initiated by Tanzania Support. Because of this, every year 48 more Maasai girls will be able to attend school, because now there will be a place to stay overnight.
We wish to thank all private donors and the German foundation 'Ein Herz für Kinder' (a heart for children) for the financial support that makes this possible!!
Besides this, the ICT consultancy company ATOS donates a large amount of money, plus the effort of 23 volunteers, who will help with the construction for 2 weeks, what really can be called a very special challenge.
Like this we experience: by acting TOGETHER more good can be brought to this world.
Follow the progress of this unique project through our website and https://www.facebook.com/Atos.Bouwreis.
Karibu (Welcome)!
Next week the construction of a dormitory and toilet/washing building will start at the primary school of the isolated Mbaashi community, initiated by Tanzania Support. Because of this, every year 48 more Maasai girls will be able to attend school, because now there will be a place to stay overnight.
We wish to thank all private donors and the German foundation 'Ein Herz für Kinder' (a heart for children) for the financial support that makes this possible!!
Besides this, the ICT consultancy company ATOS donates a large amount of money, plus the effort of 23 volunteers, who will help with the construction for 2 weeks, what really can be called a very special challenge.
Like this we experience: by acting TOGETHER more good can be brought to this world.
Follow the progress of this unique project through our website and https://www.facebook.com/Atos.Bouwreis.
Karibu (Welcome)!
€ 560 worth of smoked eEl
On November 22, Hotel & Gasterij De Roode Schuur in Nijkerk (Netherlands) organised an Autumn Fair in co-operation with IQ Balance (www.iqbalance.net). Siem van der Kolk (photo) smoked and sold eel this day for Tanzania Support and that resulted in no less than € 560!
Mayor of selela re-elected
From our contact Amani we received the news that the Mayor of Selela, Kileli Orboset, was re-elected for another term of four years during the recent election. He got 1,687 votes, his main opponent Moiparo got 1,038 votes.
On the picture you can see Kileli second from right.
On the picture you can see Kileli second from right.
exposition 'wereldwinkel'
A small but fine exposition in the 'Wereldwinkel' (World Shop) in Ermelo (Netherlands) resulted in a benefice of € 160, through the sale of articles that we had bought in Tanzania!
Tanzania support's own bikini range ....???
For this once something trivial.
It can be fun to occasionally google your own name. Which we also did for Tanzania Support.
This is how we found out that we apparently already have our own 'bikini range', as can be seen in the attached screenprint ....
It can be fun to occasionally google your own name. Which we also did for Tanzania Support.
This is how we found out that we apparently already have our own 'bikini range', as can be seen in the attached screenprint ....
activities august
Urgent additional funding needed for the project 'DORMITORIES MBAASHI' !
For a while now, we are trying to find funds for the construction of two dormitories, one for boys and one for girls, plus a toilet building at the primary school of Mbaashi. The request for this comes from the local population.
The school counts almost 400 pupils, education is free, transportation is not available.
Mbaashi is a Maasai settlement that is part of the municipality of Selela, which Tanzania Support Foundation has been supporting for almost 5 years now.
Through the dormitory project henceforth 100 additional children can go to school for whom it is now too far to walk there everyday. As a result, they remain illiterate or they only attend school from a much later age to school. For the Maasai girls, it brings an additional risk of circumcision and arranged marriages from the age of 12.
Moreover, the children that do not attend school also lack the daily school meals, provided through the World Food Programme of the United Nations, and monitoring their health by the medical dispensary at Mbaashi.
Now that last week employees of Atos Netherlands (ICT & Business consultancy) have chosen this project for their 15th trip shaft construction in January / February 2015, it is all the more important to quickly find the still lacking money for the 2nd dormitory. Atos will come with 15 to 20 people to Mbaashi for 2 weeks to assist the local population with the construction work.
As Tanzania Support Foundation, the Mbaashi community itself plus 3 sponsors so far, we currently have more than half of the total construction cost of € 65,000. Now we are looking, also through the power of Facebook (please share this message on your Facebook page), urgently for money, tips and ideas for the missing approximately € 30,000.
Who knows suitable funds or know of companies, large foundations or other options?
Help therethrough so more children in Tanzania will be able to go to school for the first time in 2015.
Let us together try to fully use this extraordinary opportunity for Mbaashi!
The school counts almost 400 pupils, education is free, transportation is not available.
Mbaashi is a Maasai settlement that is part of the municipality of Selela, which Tanzania Support Foundation has been supporting for almost 5 years now.
Through the dormitory project henceforth 100 additional children can go to school for whom it is now too far to walk there everyday. As a result, they remain illiterate or they only attend school from a much later age to school. For the Maasai girls, it brings an additional risk of circumcision and arranged marriages from the age of 12.
Moreover, the children that do not attend school also lack the daily school meals, provided through the World Food Programme of the United Nations, and monitoring their health by the medical dispensary at Mbaashi.
Now that last week employees of Atos Netherlands (ICT & Business consultancy) have chosen this project for their 15th trip shaft construction in January / February 2015, it is all the more important to quickly find the still lacking money for the 2nd dormitory. Atos will come with 15 to 20 people to Mbaashi for 2 weeks to assist the local population with the construction work.
As Tanzania Support Foundation, the Mbaashi community itself plus 3 sponsors so far, we currently have more than half of the total construction cost of € 65,000. Now we are looking, also through the power of Facebook (please share this message on your Facebook page), urgently for money, tips and ideas for the missing approximately € 30,000.
Who knows suitable funds or know of companies, large foundations or other options?
Help therethrough so more children in Tanzania will be able to go to school for the first time in 2015.
Let us together try to fully use this extraordinary opportunity for Mbaashi!
second medical transport arrived in tanzania
THANKS (!) to the collection, packing (see video) and transport by enthusiastic volunteers spread throughout the country, for the 2nd time we have been able to realize a shipment of medical supplies.
The four pallets with mainly operating supplies, medical instruments and utensils, plus toilet and shower chairs have arrived in Monduli hospital via free transportation by Aviation without Borders.
From there, Johan and Dr. Benela will redistribute all the things as efficiently as possible to the medical dispensaries of Selela and Mbaashi.
The four pallets with mainly operating supplies, medical instruments and utensils, plus toilet and shower chairs have arrived in Monduli hospital via free transportation by Aviation without Borders.
From there, Johan and Dr. Benela will redistribute all the things as efficiently as possible to the medical dispensaries of Selela and Mbaashi.
Sunny treasure hunt on horseback
19 April 2014
Thanks to the volunteers, sponsors, participants and especially the organizing couple Oscar and Burnie Nieuwland, the second treasure hunt on horseback took place.
The proceeds Support for Tanzania amounted to over € 220.
Burnie: "Again it was so much fun to do and we enjoyed the participants who have put so much effort into it. We had beautiful weather, it could not have been better. Thanks to the sponsors Kees Morren, Yvonne Soeren, Karin Vogt, Heeja Ruitersport and Simone Witteveen. And of course all the volunteers who made this day possible, thank you very much for this, without you no treasure hunt!"
Thanks to the volunteers, sponsors, participants and especially the organizing couple Oscar and Burnie Nieuwland, the second treasure hunt on horseback took place.
The proceeds Support for Tanzania amounted to over € 220.
Burnie: "Again it was so much fun to do and we enjoyed the participants who have put so much effort into it. We had beautiful weather, it could not have been better. Thanks to the sponsors Kees Morren, Yvonne Soeren, Karin Vogt, Heeja Ruitersport and Simone Witteveen. And of course all the volunteers who made this day possible, thank you very much for this, without you no treasure hunt!"
students from almere left for tanzania
12 April 2014
Nine students and two teachers from the Montessori Lyceum Flevoland today left for Tanzania. Among other things, they will spend three days with the students of the Oltinga school in Selela. From Schiphol they put this picture on their Facebook page with the text: "Ready for departure, we are looking forward to it!"
Nine students and two teachers from the Montessori Lyceum Flevoland today left for Tanzania. Among other things, they will spend three days with the students of the Oltinga school in Selela. From Schiphol they put this picture on their Facebook page with the text: "Ready for departure, we are looking forward to it!"
great photo shoot
6 April 2014
Yesterday the photoshoot took place on the moor near Elspeet (Netherlands). Photographer Karin Vogt (www.facebook.com/karinvogtfotografie) has made once again beautiful portraits and action pictures of people and dogs. Even a complete family with kids, dogs, chickens, a goat and a sheep was portrayed! Attached is a snapshot of Karin at work.
The proceeds of the day amounted to a fine € 230 for Tanzania Support.
Yesterday the photoshoot took place on the moor near Elspeet (Netherlands). Photographer Karin Vogt (www.facebook.com/karinvogtfotografie) has made once again beautiful portraits and action pictures of people and dogs. Even a complete family with kids, dogs, chickens, a goat and a sheep was portrayed! Attached is a snapshot of Karin at work.
The proceeds of the day amounted to a fine € 230 for Tanzania Support.
cheque of more than € 2,000
22 March 2014
Unexpectedly, we received a huge boost, with a check of as much as € 2,008!
This money was collected quite some time ago by Mirjam van Huet (from "Tekstproducties en -Advies", www.mcmtekst.nl) for a project in Jamaica. The part of the amount that couldn't be spent there - also on behalf of its sponsors - has now been donated to Tanzania Support. Many thanks!
The money will be used for the purchase of a large generator for the use of computers at Oltinga school and for the transformation of the former teachers' room into the schools' first library.
Unexpectedly, we received a huge boost, with a check of as much as € 2,008!
This money was collected quite some time ago by Mirjam van Huet (from "Tekstproducties en -Advies", www.mcmtekst.nl) for a project in Jamaica. The part of the amount that couldn't be spent there - also on behalf of its sponsors - has now been donated to Tanzania Support. Many thanks!
The money will be used for the purchase of a large generator for the use of computers at Oltinga school and for the transformation of the former teachers' room into the schools' first library.
photo shoot day on april 5, 2014
Always wanted to have a unique photo of your pet? Tanzania Support and
photographer Karin Vogt organize a unique photo shoot day on the moors or in a small studio setting on Saturday, April 5, 2014.
It is also possible to use this oppor-tunity for a family portrait with your pet (without is also possible of course).
The number of participants is limited, full is full, so do subscribe quickly. The cost for this day is € 29 per photo shoot. After registration, you'll receive the time we expect you, and some instructions to make the best out of it. We hope to see you in Elspeet.
The proceeds will largely benefit the foundation.
Above a collage with some examples of photos taken in 2013. You receive three digital files of your choice in high resolution.
photographer Karin Vogt organize a unique photo shoot day on the moors or in a small studio setting on Saturday, April 5, 2014.
It is also possible to use this oppor-tunity for a family portrait with your pet (without is also possible of course).
The number of participants is limited, full is full, so do subscribe quickly. The cost for this day is € 29 per photo shoot. After registration, you'll receive the time we expect you, and some instructions to make the best out of it. We hope to see you in Elspeet.
The proceeds will largely benefit the foundation.
Above a collage with some examples of photos taken in 2013. You receive three digital files of your choice in high resolution.
send teddy a postcard
9 February 2014
Because in Karatu (20 km from Mto wa Mbu) there's no care for the disabled, the 36-year-old sister Dotto has been living there for 11 years in a small hospital room. Teddy was paralyzed by a collision at the age of 25. Her family washes, cooks and pays for her. Teddy can only find some distraction in her mobile phone, a transistor radio and the Bible. Who wants to surprise her once with a nice postcard from Europe? Send it to: Teresa Damiano Karatu Lutheran Hospital P.O. Box 165 Karatu, Tanzania. |
chipsi ma yai served by dotto
7 February 2014
From Selela we regularly go to the lively town of Mto wa Mbu with many more facilities. For example at a restaurant where the very friendly Dotto is happy to serve a 'chipsi ma yai': baked chips included in an omelette in 1 pan. Delicious with some pepper and salt or a spicy red pepper sauce. Menu tip: some salad as side dish and ready is your easy, vegetarian meal! |
gigabytes for Tanzania support
4 February 2014
The campaign 'Gigabytes for Charity' (the sale of USB sticks on which companies used to deliver their tenders) among employees of the city of Lelystad, raised € 180 for Tanzania Support. Many thanks for this nice gesture from the province of Flevoland!
The campaign 'Gigabytes for Charity' (the sale of USB sticks on which companies used to deliver their tenders) among employees of the city of Lelystad, raised € 180 for Tanzania Support. Many thanks for this nice gesture from the province of Flevoland!
bras for orphan girls at oltinga school
1 February 2014
Elise Vijlbrief from Dronten (Nether-lands) did a request on facebook to donate bras for the orphan girls at Oltinga secondary school (who don't have money for those kind of luxuries). This spontaneous initiative is going very well, so we can even make a special project from it. In the framework of a "private enterprise" for the girls (in addition to their own use), the bras can be sold on the market, and let the proceeds beused for improve-ments at Oltinga.
Elise Vijlbrief from Dronten (Nether-lands) did a request on facebook to donate bras for the orphan girls at Oltinga secondary school (who don't have money for those kind of luxuries). This spontaneous initiative is going very well, so we can even make a special project from it. In the framework of a "private enterprise" for the girls (in addition to their own use), the bras can be sold on the market, and let the proceeds beused for improve-ments at Oltinga.
winner Christmas crossword selected
31 January 2014
The winner of our Christmas crossword has been selected: the beautiful book about the Serengeti has been won by Hermien Bos from Elspeet (Nether-lands). The word that had to be found in the crossword was: SUPPORT.
New 'likers' of this Facebook page also have the chance to win this book, so spread the word to your network! Every 50th new liker wins it.
The winner of our Christmas crossword has been selected: the beautiful book about the Serengeti has been won by Hermien Bos from Elspeet (Nether-lands). The word that had to be found in the crossword was: SUPPORT.
New 'likers' of this Facebook page also have the chance to win this book, so spread the word to your network! Every 50th new liker wins it.
life and death in tanzania
Our contact Amani, a well educated Maasai who is originally from Selela, and his wife Martha had their second child early January. Unfortunately the baby died a few hours after birth.
The people in Tanzania have a different way of dealing with life and death, they can accept death better than we usually do in our culture.
This can be illustrated by the following text Amani sent to us a few days later:
"Never blame a day in your life. Good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience, worst days give you a lesson. All are essentials of life".
The people in Tanzania have a different way of dealing with life and death, they can accept death better than we usually do in our culture.
This can be illustrated by the following text Amani sent to us a few days later:
"Never blame a day in your life. Good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience, worst days give you a lesson. All are essentials of life".
mbaashi dispensary in progress
The director of Monduli hospital, doctor Peter Zavery Benela,
sent pictures of the DISPENSARY which has been built at the subvillage of
MBAASHI. Soon a doctor and medical assistant hope to start working here,
supervised by doctor Benela, to provide medical aid to the people of Mbaashi,
who now have to walk 15 kilometers or more to Selela.
Tanzania Support is looking for financial support to be able to finish the contruction of the 2 staff houses and the medical inventories for this first-line medical station.
Tanzania Support is looking for financial support to be able to finish the contruction of the 2 staff houses and the medical inventories for this first-line medical station.
looking for a camera
13 November 2013
Melchior, our regular contact in Tanzania, sent us an email that he lost his photo camera. Probably it has been stolen or fell out of his backpack when he was on his way in one of the overcrowded public buses in Arusha.
Melchior uses this second hand camera to be able to mail photos to the foundation in the Netherlands of the work in progress in Tanzania.
If you might have a DIGITAL PHOTO CAMERA, which is still okay but you don't use anymore, please, this would help us very much in Tanzania.
Melchior, our regular contact in Tanzania, sent us an email that he lost his photo camera. Probably it has been stolen or fell out of his backpack when he was on his way in one of the overcrowded public buses in Arusha.
Melchior uses this second hand camera to be able to mail photos to the foundation in the Netherlands of the work in progress in Tanzania.
If you might have a DIGITAL PHOTO CAMERA, which is still okay but you don't use anymore, please, this would help us very much in Tanzania.
photoshoot
6 November 2013
Looking for a great Saint Nicholas or Christmas present for your loved ones? On Saturday, November 16, you are welcome in Elspeet for a unique photo shoot.
You now have the opportunity for a nice price to make a unique photo of you and your family and/or pet.
In a small studio setting or outdoors photographer Karin Vogt makes a series of portraits. For € 29, - you get 5 digital files of your choice in high resolution. Proceeds will be donated to Foundation Tanzania Support. Place: Elspeet. Time: by appointment. Subscribe: [email protected]. Examples: www.karinvogt.nl
Looking for a great Saint Nicholas or Christmas present for your loved ones? On Saturday, November 16, you are welcome in Elspeet for a unique photo shoot.
You now have the opportunity for a nice price to make a unique photo of you and your family and/or pet.
In a small studio setting or outdoors photographer Karin Vogt makes a series of portraits. For € 29, - you get 5 digital files of your choice in high resolution. Proceeds will be donated to Foundation Tanzania Support. Place: Elspeet. Time: by appointment. Subscribe: [email protected]. Examples: www.karinvogt.nl
solar eclipse
3 November 2013
Today there was a SOLAR ECLIPSE in a part of the world, which could also be seen in Tanzania. Our contact Amani, a Maasai himself, mailed us that the Maasai then go out and come together to worship their god Engai, because they think that he's angry with them.
Today there was a SOLAR ECLIPSE in a part of the world, which could also be seen in Tanzania. Our contact Amani, a Maasai himself, mailed us that the Maasai then go out and come together to worship their god Engai, because they think that he's angry with them.
Workshops social media and communication
26 October 2013
Today Johan is at a workshop in Eindhoven about Social Media for foundations like Tanzania Support. This has been organized by Wilde Ganzen and My World.
The main goal is to reach more people with the help of social media (like Facebook). Two weeks ago Marianne attended a similar workshop in Amsterdam about Communication.
Today Johan is at a workshop in Eindhoven about Social Media for foundations like Tanzania Support. This has been organized by Wilde Ganzen and My World.
The main goal is to reach more people with the help of social media (like Facebook). Two weeks ago Marianne attended a similar workshop in Amsterdam about Communication.
action students montessori school flevoland for selela
15 October 2013
‘PROJECT S’ has started! Ten students of the Montessori Lyceum Flevoland have picked up the challenge, through Tanzania
Support, to surprise the students of the Oltinga secondary school in Selela with a visit next spring, with joint activities plus sponsorship money.
The MLF youth will report via a specially created page on Facebook. Last week there was an
information meeting with the group in Almere (photo).
‘PROJECT S’ has started! Ten students of the Montessori Lyceum Flevoland have picked up the challenge, through Tanzania
Support, to surprise the students of the Oltinga secondary school in Selela with a visit next spring, with joint activities plus sponsorship money.
The MLF youth will report via a specially created page on Facebook. Last week there was an
information meeting with the group in Almere (photo).
PHotography workshop
On Saturday 9 November, Tanzania Support organizes a photography workshop with as the main theme 'forest and moors in autumn'.
Guided by photographer Karin Voigt (www.karinvogt.nl) and nature guide Gerard van Heiningen you learn to make the best pictures.
The maximum of participants is 12, full = full.
Sign in at: [email protected].
The price is € 25 per person, including coffee / tea and sweets.
The proceeds will be donated to Tanzania Support. The workshop is from 13:00 to about 16:00.
Guided by photographer Karin Voigt (www.karinvogt.nl) and nature guide Gerard van Heiningen you learn to make the best pictures.
The maximum of participants is 12, full = full.
Sign in at: [email protected].
The price is € 25 per person, including coffee / tea and sweets.
The proceeds will be donated to Tanzania Support. The workshop is from 13:00 to about 16:00.
successful belling tours
2 October 2013
Last weekend the belling tours took place that were announced before. Participants reacted with enthousiasm; a delicious buffet dinner, cozy ambiance, expert explanation and an exciting journey in the dark where wildlife has been spotted and of course the belling of the deer is heard.
The proceeds of this evening is great: € 780! All this thanks to the selfless efforts of nature guide Gerard, Oscar & Burnie as hosts and friendly cooperation of restaurant T-Rex (Putten) and Bike rental Stoffer (Elspeet).
Last weekend the belling tours took place that were announced before. Participants reacted with enthousiasm; a delicious buffet dinner, cozy ambiance, expert explanation and an exciting journey in the dark where wildlife has been spotted and of course the belling of the deer is heard.
The proceeds of this evening is great: € 780! All this thanks to the selfless efforts of nature guide Gerard, Oscar & Burnie as hosts and friendly cooperation of restaurant T-Rex (Putten) and Bike rental Stoffer (Elspeet).
website for maasai advocacy
26 September 2013
It was a nice challenge for Tanzania Support to design a website for TPCF in Arusha, see www.tanzaniapastoralist.org. This organization represents the legal advocacy of the Maasai. TPCF exists by the grace of donations and the efforts of eight volunteers and two laptops.
We like to get in touch with people who want to donate more! For example good second hand laptops for this important initiative.
Recently, TPCF volunteer Amani Laizer (photo) from Selela was welcomed as a contact for Tanzania Support in Tanzania.
It was a nice challenge for Tanzania Support to design a website for TPCF in Arusha, see www.tanzaniapastoralist.org. This organization represents the legal advocacy of the Maasai. TPCF exists by the grace of donations and the efforts of eight volunteers and two laptops.
We like to get in touch with people who want to donate more! For example good second hand laptops for this important initiative.
Recently, TPCF volunteer Amani Laizer (photo) from Selela was welcomed as a contact for Tanzania Support in Tanzania.
'Belling tours' for Tanzania support
26 August 2013
Tanzania Support again organizes two exlusive 'belling tours', next September 28 and 29. You'll then
have the chance to experience an impressive fenomenon of nature: the mating season of the red deer.
Guided by the very experienced nature guide Gerard van Heiningen you'll go out into the forest in the dark, to a location where chances are good to hear the belling (the call of the older male deer, looking for the females). Starting time is
at 17.00 hours, the end at about 22.30 hours. Starting point is in Elspeet, where you'll be welcomed with coffee or tea with a treat.
After that, a delicious hot and cold buffet dinner will be enjoyed, followed by a presentation on the mating season of the red deer.
The total costs will be € 39 pp, the whole benefices of the evening are for Tanzania Support.
Attention: both excursions are already fully booked!
More information on nature tours in the Veluwe region for Tanzania Support you can get through [email protected].
Tanzania Support again organizes two exlusive 'belling tours', next September 28 and 29. You'll then
have the chance to experience an impressive fenomenon of nature: the mating season of the red deer.
Guided by the very experienced nature guide Gerard van Heiningen you'll go out into the forest in the dark, to a location where chances are good to hear the belling (the call of the older male deer, looking for the females). Starting time is
at 17.00 hours, the end at about 22.30 hours. Starting point is in Elspeet, where you'll be welcomed with coffee or tea with a treat.
After that, a delicious hot and cold buffet dinner will be enjoyed, followed by a presentation on the mating season of the red deer.
The total costs will be € 39 pp, the whole benefices of the evening are for Tanzania Support.
Attention: both excursions are already fully booked!
More information on nature tours in the Veluwe region for Tanzania Support you can get through [email protected].
brocantes in franCE
Our stand at the brocante in Saint Amant Roche Savine
16 August 2013
Like every summer, Tanzania Support sold second hand articles and Maasai jewelry at brocantes in France, in the villages Saint Amant Roche Savine and Saint Germain
l'Herm.
These are very intense days with unpacking everything, much talking
and packing what's left, from 6.30 to 19.30 hours. Many items with mostly small prices added up to a total benefit of € 300.
Like every summer, Tanzania Support sold second hand articles and Maasai jewelry at brocantes in France, in the villages Saint Amant Roche Savine and Saint Germain
l'Herm.
These are very intense days with unpacking everything, much talking
and packing what's left, from 6.30 to 19.30 hours. Many items with mostly small prices added up to a total benefit of € 300.
on the summit of mount kilimanjaro
9 July 2013
It has been completed: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro by Oscar, Job, Sandra, René, Karin and Johan.
It was an unforgettable experience for all of them, five out of six succeeded in reaching the highest point on the African continent.
Apart from this big physical effort, there was a huge side effect for Tanzania Support: an amount of almost € 2.000 was gathered from sponsors for this acievement!
Are you also interested in such an adventure? With your own group, choice of difficulty of the route, camping or in huts, safari and/or beach extensions afterwards? Tanzania Support is happy to make the arrangements!
It has been completed: climbing Mount Kilimanjaro by Oscar, Job, Sandra, René, Karin and Johan.
It was an unforgettable experience for all of them, five out of six succeeded in reaching the highest point on the African continent.
Apart from this big physical effort, there was a huge side effect for Tanzania Support: an amount of almost € 2.000 was gathered from sponsors for this acievement!
Are you also interested in such an adventure? With your own group, choice of difficulty of the route, camping or in huts, safari and/or beach extensions afterwards? Tanzania Support is happy to make the arrangements!
walking stick-tripod
6 June 2013
Next weekend the 'gang of six' (Job van de Kieft, Sandra van Doorn, René Heijmen, Karin van Doorn, Oscar Nieuwland and Johan Groenewoud) leaves for a - sponsored - climb of Mount Kilimanjaro!!
Job even reconstructed one of his walking sticks into a tripod.
Next weekend the 'gang of six' (Job van de Kieft, Sandra van Doorn, René Heijmen, Karin van Doorn, Oscar Nieuwland and Johan Groenewoud) leaves for a - sponsored - climb of Mount Kilimanjaro!!
Job even reconstructed one of his walking sticks into a tripod.
small and major misfortune
30 May 2013
In the Netherlands we were not very lucky: the combined Mothers Day and World Shop Day, on May
11 in Ermelo (Netherlands), where Tanzania Support had a stand, resulted in a rained out day without benefices.
In Tanzania it's not all well too: still there's no solution for the dormitory where the roof was blown away two months ago (news item of March 14). And the 26 year old wife of our guide Moiparo (see picture) has been killed by an elephant two weeks ago.
In the Netherlands we were not very lucky: the combined Mothers Day and World Shop Day, on May
11 in Ermelo (Netherlands), where Tanzania Support had a stand, resulted in a rained out day without benefices.
In Tanzania it's not all well too: still there's no solution for the dormitory where the roof was blown away two months ago (news item of March 14). And the 26 year old wife of our guide Moiparo (see picture) has been killed by an elephant two weeks ago.
practicing for 'the kili' in the dunes
14 May 2013
In 4 weeks time Johan, Oscar, Job, Sandra, René and Karin will start climbing the almost 6,000 meters
high Kilimanjaro mountain. Recently they did a training hike in the dunes near The Hague.
If you would like to support them, and at the same time the Selela dispensary, you can sponsor them! Every amount is most welcome. On the special website (in Dutch only) you'll find the information about the climb and how to sponsor.
In 4 weeks time Johan, Oscar, Job, Sandra, René and Karin will start climbing the almost 6,000 meters
high Kilimanjaro mountain. Recently they did a training hike in the dunes near The Hague.
If you would like to support them, and at the same time the Selela dispensary, you can sponsor them! Every amount is most welcome. On the special website (in Dutch only) you'll find the information about the climb and how to sponsor.
beautiful 'dew bicycle tour'
Wild boar (wilde zwijnen in Dutch) at a distance
14 May 2013
Last Ascension Day a 'dew bicycle tour' took place early in the morning, guided by forester Gerard van Heiningen, in the woods and on the moors around Elspeet (Netherlands). During the ride several red deer and wild boar were spotted.
Afterwards there was a breakfast buffet in restaurant 'De Vossen-berg' in Vierhouten. It was a beautiful morning with a nice yield for Tanzania Support of € 100.
Last Ascension Day a 'dew bicycle tour' took place early in the morning, guided by forester Gerard van Heiningen, in the woods and on the moors around Elspeet (Netherlands). During the ride several red deer and wild boar were spotted.
Afterwards there was a breakfast buffet in restaurant 'De Vossen-berg' in Vierhouten. It was a beautiful morning with a nice yield for Tanzania Support of € 100.
Much gratitude
Tom at work at Special Cargo Services
9 May 2013
Immense gratitude we owe to the people of Special Cargo Services in Oude Meer (near Schiphol Airport)! This is a specialized company for air transport of hazardous substances.
When Monday afternoon it seemed that we should have to return back home with a full bus, Tom (pictured) and Amanda offer their help
immediately. They assisted by packing the wheelchairs and rollators according to the guidelines. This will make the shipment arriving tomorrow already (!) at Kilimanjaro Airport, where our contacts (Melchior Nguma and doctor Zavery Benela) will pick it all up.
And then some more: without the mediation of the Aviation Without Borders Foundation, nothing would have happened at all, so Koen, you too: many thanks!
Immense gratitude we owe to the people of Special Cargo Services in Oude Meer (near Schiphol Airport)! This is a specialized company for air transport of hazardous substances.
When Monday afternoon it seemed that we should have to return back home with a full bus, Tom (pictured) and Amanda offer their help
immediately. They assisted by packing the wheelchairs and rollators according to the guidelines. This will make the shipment arriving tomorrow already (!) at Kilimanjaro Airport, where our contacts (Melchior Nguma and doctor Zavery Benela) will pick it all up.
And then some more: without the mediation of the Aviation Without Borders Foundation, nothing would have happened at all, so Koen, you too: many thanks!
Special transport on its way
Charging the wheelchairs and rollators for transport to Schiphol Airport
6 May 2013
Today a special transport left from Goes, via Schiphol Airport. This includes 10 wheelchairs, 10 walkers, a blood centrifuge and various other medical items.
These donated items will go to the Selela dispensary and the Monduli District Hospital.
The transport has been made possible (free of charge) by Jeremiasse Bycycle & Fitness, wheelchairs and rollators are provided by Jeremiasse Rehabilitation.
Today a special transport left from Goes, via Schiphol Airport. This includes 10 wheelchairs, 10 walkers, a blood centrifuge and various other medical items.
These donated items will go to the Selela dispensary and the Monduli District Hospital.
The transport has been made possible (free of charge) by Jeremiasse Bycycle & Fitness, wheelchairs and rollators are provided by Jeremiasse Rehabilitation.
roe deer evening
30 April 2013
Last Saturday in Elspeet (Nether-lands) the second information evening on roe deer took place. Expert Gerard van Heiningen told in an interesting way about the living environment and habits of this animal.
Thanks to the selfless commitment of the organization the night provided € 138 for Tanzania Support.
Also want to organize a nice event? Contact [email protected]!
Last Saturday in Elspeet (Nether-lands) the second information evening on roe deer took place. Expert Gerard van Heiningen told in an interesting way about the living environment and habits of this animal.
Thanks to the selfless commitment of the organization the night provided € 138 for Tanzania Support.
Also want to organize a nice event? Contact [email protected]!
proceeds lenten rkpwa school: € 2.500 !
The children of the RKPWA school
25 April 2013
The approximately 100 children of Prince Willem Alexander School in Ermelo gathered during the annual Lenten no less than € 2500 for Tanzania Support!
They did this with small chores,
such as washing cars, selling homemade cookies or sell (sponsored) flower bulbs. The money will be spent on equipment and materials for the elementary school Mbaashi, near Selela
The approximately 100 children of Prince Willem Alexander School in Ermelo gathered during the annual Lenten no less than € 2500 for Tanzania Support!
They did this with small chores,
such as washing cars, selling homemade cookies or sell (sponsored) flower bulbs. The money will be spent on equipment and materials for the elementary school Mbaashi, near Selela
JAARREKENING tanzania support
Preparing the financial statements
19 April 2013
Important for virtually any founda-tion is fundraising: raise money in order to be able to realize things. This also applies to Tanzania Support.
Of course it is necessary to have the accountability of the incoming and outgoing money. Not only to the donors, but also to the tax authori-ties.
In the picture Johan busy preparing these 'statements', always a tough job.
Important for virtually any founda-tion is fundraising: raise money in order to be able to realize things. This also applies to Tanzania Support.
Of course it is necessary to have the accountability of the incoming and outgoing money. Not only to the donors, but also to the tax authori-ties.
In the picture Johan busy preparing these 'statements', always a tough job.
Succesfull treasure hunt on horseback
The winners of the originality award
15 April 2013
Last Saturday the first treasure hunt
on horseback took place in the
woods around Elspeet (Nether-lands). The participants said it was very successful event and definitely worth repeating. The horses in the picture are the winners of the origi-nality award. The full proceeds (€ 141) are for Tanzania Support. Re-freshments for the participants were sponsored by Plus supermarket in Elspeet and other prizes by Heeja in Garderen, AVO in Hulshorst and dressage rider Simone Witteveen.
Last Saturday the first treasure hunt
on horseback took place in the
woods around Elspeet (Nether-lands). The participants said it was very successful event and definitely worth repeating. The horses in the picture are the winners of the origi-nality award. The full proceeds (€ 141) are for Tanzania Support. Re-freshments for the participants were sponsored by Plus supermarket in Elspeet and other prizes by Heeja in Garderen, AVO in Hulshorst and dressage rider Simone Witteveen.
sponsoring climb mount kilimanjaro
Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m)
29 March 2013
From June 12 to 18, 2013, six climbers, including Johan, will try to reach the top of the 5,895 meter high Mount Kilimanjaro. You can sponsor them!
The sponsorship money will go to Tanzania Support; the provisions of the medical aid station will be expanded with the money.
There are several ways to sponsor 'Tanzania Support to the top!'.
You can read more on the dedicated website. Also interested to do this again? Contact us via [email protected]
From June 12 to 18, 2013, six climbers, including Johan, will try to reach the top of the 5,895 meter high Mount Kilimanjaro. You can sponsor them!
The sponsorship money will go to Tanzania Support; the provisions of the medical aid station will be expanded with the money.
There are several ways to sponsor 'Tanzania Support to the top!'.
You can read more on the dedicated website. Also interested to do this again? Contact us via [email protected]
puzzle ride on horseback, bicycle tour and roe deer
Ride your horse for Tanzania Support
21 March 2013
Tanzania Support organized several nature tours in 2012, guided by Gerard van Heiningen
and Maas van de Ruitenbeek. A nice impression you can find here.
You can contact us by email at: [email protected] or +31 6 - 22 68 34 49 (volunteer Burnie Nieuwland) to reserve a date for your own group, for example for a birthday, school class or day with your company.
But now you can already make a reservation for:
• Early bicycle tour, guided by a nature guide on Thursday May 9; departure at 6.00 hours, participation costs € 7.50 pp, breakfast at the point of departure hotel-restaurant De Vossenberg in Vierhouten costs € 12.50 pp. Bike rent is possible on request.
• Informative evening about the roe deer, Thursday April 27, starting at 19.30 hours, in Wildschuur Nieuwland at the Hogeweg 29 in Elspeet, participation includingcoffee/tea is € 10 pp.
• Puzzle ride on horseback (your own horse), Saturday April 13, half a day in the woods and on the moors near Elspeet/Gortel/Vierhouten, riding in pairs, participation € 12.50 pp, from 16 years or older.
Tanzania Support organized several nature tours in 2012, guided by Gerard van Heiningen
and Maas van de Ruitenbeek. A nice impression you can find here.
You can contact us by email at: [email protected] or +31 6 - 22 68 34 49 (volunteer Burnie Nieuwland) to reserve a date for your own group, for example for a birthday, school class or day with your company.
But now you can already make a reservation for:
• Early bicycle tour, guided by a nature guide on Thursday May 9; departure at 6.00 hours, participation costs € 7.50 pp, breakfast at the point of departure hotel-restaurant De Vossenberg in Vierhouten costs € 12.50 pp. Bike rent is possible on request.
• Informative evening about the roe deer, Thursday April 27, starting at 19.30 hours, in Wildschuur Nieuwland at the Hogeweg 29 in Elspeet, participation includingcoffee/tea is € 10 pp.
• Puzzle ride on horseback (your own horse), Saturday April 13, half a day in the woods and on the moors near Elspeet/Gortel/Vierhouten, riding in pairs, participation € 12.50 pp, from 16 years or older.
storm destroyes roof of dormitory at oltinga school
Boys dormitory at Oltinga school
14 March 2013
In Tanzania the long rainy season has started. Headmaster John Massoy of Oltinga school mailed us the message that strong winds and heavy rain destroyed the roof of the boys dormitory. Because of metal roof sheets that were blown away by the storm, 7 students were seriously injured. At the moment this happened, a government delegation from Monduli was just visiting Oltinga, we hope that their accidental presence contributes to rapid repairs.
In Tanzania the long rainy season has started. Headmaster John Massoy of Oltinga school mailed us the message that strong winds and heavy rain destroyed the roof of the boys dormitory. Because of metal roof sheets that were blown away by the storm, 7 students were seriously injured. At the moment this happened, a government delegation from Monduli was just visiting Oltinga, we hope that their accidental presence contributes to rapid repairs.
donation of thrift store in putten
5 March 2013
Thrift store OverNodig from Putten (Netherlands) every year donates their 'profit' to charity, mostly in
Putten, but also partly to other
purposes. Last week Tanzania
Support received a wonderful contribution of € 1,500 !
This money will be used for the primary school of Mbaashi to buy school desks in two classrooms, school notebooks and a lockable (books) cabinet.
Thrift store OverNodig from Putten (Netherlands) every year donates their 'profit' to charity, mostly in
Putten, but also partly to other
purposes. Last week Tanzania
Support received a wonderful contribution of € 1,500 !
This money will be used for the primary school of Mbaashi to buy school desks in two classrooms, school notebooks and a lockable (books) cabinet.
sewing machines on transport to selela
Two of the sewing machines at the thrift store in Ermelo
23 February 2013
This week 6 old sewing machines started their 2 to 3 months journey from the Netherlands to Tanzania.
Transport is being handeled by www.dpanet.nl.
Poor women in Selela can't afford to buy a machine, but in this way they will be able to make money by
making and repairing clothes.
This week 6 old sewing machines started their 2 to 3 months journey from the Netherlands to Tanzania.
Transport is being handeled by www.dpanet.nl.
Poor women in Selela can't afford to buy a machine, but in this way they will be able to make money by
making and repairing clothes.
lent action prins willem alexander school
13 February 2013
Today the Catholic Prins Willem Alexanderschool (RKPWA) in Ermelo (Netherlands) starts their 'Lent Action'. During the next six weeks (until Easter) the children will raise money in various ways to be able to provide school desks and extra latrines voor de primary school at Mbaashi, near Selela.
Today the Catholic Prins Willem Alexanderschool (RKPWA) in Ermelo (Netherlands) starts their 'Lent Action'. During the next six weeks (until Easter) the children will raise money in various ways to be able to provide school desks and extra latrines voor de primary school at Mbaashi, near Selela.
golden couple donates totanzania support
27 December 2012
Marianne's parents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They didn't want to receive presents, but instead donations for Tanzania Support. People generously replied to this request: the final result of € 1.425 exeeded all expectations !
Marianne's parents celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They didn't want to receive presents, but instead donations for Tanzania Support. People generously replied to this request: the final result of € 1.425 exeeded all expectations !
christmas market saint-genes-la-tourette
9 December 2012
Tanzania support is represented with a stand at a small Christmas Fair in restaurant Saint Thomas in
St-Genès-la-Tourette (France). The main things that are sold are necklaces, bracelettes and christmas decoration, hand made by the Maasai women of Selela.
The net revenues of the sales are € 115.
Tanzania support is represented with a stand at a small Christmas Fair in restaurant Saint Thomas in
St-Genès-la-Tourette (France). The main things that are sold are necklaces, bracelettes and christmas decoration, hand made by the Maasai women of Selela.
The net revenues of the sales are € 115.
solar panels for oltinga school
Edward Sapunyu Kone at the far end of the table
3 December 2012
Marianne returns from a success-ful 'mission' in Tanzania, during which she paid many visits and found new contacts.
An important development is, among other things, that Edward Sapunyu Kone, chairman of the
district council of Monduli, agreed that the government will finance the installation of a solar system at Oltinga secondary school in the
beginning of next year. Doing so is also a token of their appreciation for the sponsoring of 25 computers plus 3 years of coaching by the Corlaer College from Nijkerk (Netherlands), of which a group of students visited Oltinga last April.
Marianne returns from a success-ful 'mission' in Tanzania, during which she paid many visits and found new contacts.
An important development is, among other things, that Edward Sapunyu Kone, chairman of the
district council of Monduli, agreed that the government will finance the installation of a solar system at Oltinga secondary school in the
beginning of next year. Doing so is also a token of their appreciation for the sponsoring of 25 computers plus 3 years of coaching by the Corlaer College from Nijkerk (Netherlands), of which a group of students visited Oltinga last April.
first 'belling tour' was a big success
26 September 2012
The first 'deer belling tour' took place and it was in one word fantastic: the presentation by Maas van de Ruitenbeek was most interesting, the food was delicious, on several places the group saw wild boar and most important: the deer belling could very well be heard by everyone.
Above all that: the revenues for the foundation were fantastic too : € 275!
The first 'deer belling tour' took place and it was in one word fantastic: the presentation by Maas van de Ruitenbeek was most interesting, the food was delicious, on several places the group saw wild boar and most important: the deer belling could very well be heard by everyone.
Above all that: the revenues for the foundation were fantastic too : € 275!
'belling tours' red deer
Photo: Maas van de Ruitenbeek
On 26 September and 3 October two exlusive tours will take place at the subject of the deer belling, combined with a presentation and a hot and cold buffet meal.
our own youtube-account
12 June 2012
Tanzania Support recently opened its own YouTube-account with the obvious name tanzaniasupport.
The first short video that was uploaded was filmed last April, when on Easter Sunday a sunday school service appeared to be held at the Ndinyika annex school in Selela.
Click here to watch the film.
Soon more video's will be uploaded.
Tanzania Support recently opened its own YouTube-account with the obvious name tanzaniasupport.
The first short video that was uploaded was filmed last April, when on Easter Sunday a sunday school service appeared to be held at the Ndinyika annex school in Selela.
Click here to watch the film.
Soon more video's will be uploaded.
Third veluwe safari: early bicycle tour
Boar as seen during the third Veluwe safari
17 May 2012
The third Veluwe safari is an early one: as early as 5.30 hours in the morning, the participants start their bicycle tour, guided by Gerard van Heiningen. After the tour, a delicious breakfast buffet awaits them at hotel-restaurant De Vossenberg. The proceeds of the
safari entirely benefit Tanzania Support. Even 'Fietsverhuur Vierhouten' (rental bikes) donates part of the rental sum to the foundation. For a short film that was made by one of the participants click here.
The third Veluwe safari is an early one: as early as 5.30 hours in the morning, the participants start their bicycle tour, guided by Gerard van Heiningen. After the tour, a delicious breakfast buffet awaits them at hotel-restaurant De Vossenberg. The proceeds of the
safari entirely benefit Tanzania Support. Even 'Fietsverhuur Vierhouten' (rental bikes) donates part of the rental sum to the foundation. For a short film that was made by one of the participants click here.
action for mobile home by corlaer4selela
Initiated by “Corlaer4Selela”, Tanzania Support is trying to win a free mobile home by the website 'Markplaats'. Vote for us too! Go to http://www.winjouwmarktplaatscamper.nl/mijn-camper/www-tanzaniasupport-org (this competition has ended, unfortunately we didn't win)
second veluwe safari near vierhouten
Group picture at the start of the second Veluwe safari
28 April 2012
The second Veluwe safari, again guided by Maas van de Ruitenbeek, leads to the forests near Gortel. The proceeds of the safari entirely benefit Tanzania Support.
For a short film where Maas gives an introduction at the beginning of the hike click here (in Dutch).
The second Veluwe safari, again guided by Maas van de Ruitenbeek, leads to the forests near Gortel. The proceeds of the safari entirely benefit Tanzania Support.
For a short film where Maas gives an introduction at the beginning of the hike click here (in Dutch).
result lent action: € 3.000
Hannie van Ooijen holds the € 3,000 cheque
19 April 2012
Hannie van Ooijen receives a symbolic cheque of € 3,000 on behalf of Tanzania Support: the
excellent result of this years 'Lent action' of the RKPWA school in Ermelo (NL).
Hannie van Ooijen receives a symbolic cheque of € 3,000 on behalf of Tanzania Support: the
excellent result of this years 'Lent action' of the RKPWA school in Ermelo (NL).
fancy fair rkpwa school
Stand at the RKPWA school in Ermelo
5 April 2012
Tanzania Support is represented with a stand at the fancy fair of the Catholic Prins Willem Alexanderschool (RKPWA) in Ermelo (Netherlands). The net revenues of the sales are € 50.
Tanzania Support is represented with a stand at the fancy fair of the Catholic Prins Willem Alexanderschool (RKPWA) in Ermelo (Netherlands). The net revenues of the sales are € 50.
first veluwe safari near gortel
Group picture at the start of the first Veluwe safari
25 March 2012
The first Veluwe safari, guided by Maas van de Ruitenbeek, leads to the forests near Gortel. The participants were very enthusiastic, as evidenced by quotes like: "Thanks for the super safari", "It was a great hike. Really worthwile repeating", "This Maas
knows so much", and "I'll particpipate again for sure".
The proceeds of the safari entirely benefit Tanzania Support.
The first Veluwe safari, guided by Maas van de Ruitenbeek, leads to the forests near Gortel. The participants were very enthusiastic, as evidenced by quotes like: "Thanks for the super safari", "It was a great hike. Really worthwile repeating", "This Maas
knows so much", and "I'll particpipate again for sure".
The proceeds of the safari entirely benefit Tanzania Support.
presentation at start of lent action rkpwa school
Marianne showing the Tanzanian school uniforms to pupils of the RKPWA
29 February 2012
Tanzania Support gives presenta- tions about Tanzania to all age groups of children at the Catholic Prins Willem Alexanderschool (RKPWA) in Ermelo (Nether-lands).
As every year during the reflection period preceding Easter, this pri-mary school has its 'Lent action'. During six weeks the children of Ermelo will try to raise money. Think about returning empty bottles or shopping carts, washing cars, cleaning the sidewalk or their own room, getting someone's groceries or delivering goods in Ermelo. On April 5, to end this period, a nice flea market will take place, where toys and many other stuff will be sold just as homemade delicacies (made by parents or grandparents).
Tanzania Support gives presenta- tions about Tanzania to all age groups of children at the Catholic Prins Willem Alexanderschool (RKPWA) in Ermelo (Nether-lands).
As every year during the reflection period preceding Easter, this pri-mary school has its 'Lent action'. During six weeks the children of Ermelo will try to raise money. Think about returning empty bottles or shopping carts, washing cars, cleaning the sidewalk or their own room, getting someone's groceries or delivering goods in Ermelo. On April 5, to end this period, a nice flea market will take place, where toys and many other stuff will be sold just as homemade delicacies (made by parents or grandparents).
try-out 'veluwe safari'
nature guide Gerard van Heijningen gives explanantion during the try-out
19 February 2012
The try-out of the 'Veluwe safari' for Tanzania Support takes place.
These walking or bicycle tours will take place regularly, guided by a very experienced nature guide,
namely Gerard van Heiningen or Maas van de Ruitenbeek.
See for more information: Nature trails 'Safari at the Veluwe'.
The try-out of the 'Veluwe safari' for Tanzania Support takes place.
These walking or bicycle tours will take place regularly, guided by a very experienced nature guide,
namely Gerard van Heiningen or Maas van de Ruitenbeek.
See for more information: Nature trails 'Safari at the Veluwe'.
New donation by dame alice owen's school
24 January 2012
Again 'Love from London' (translation of the title of a popsong from the dutch band Bløf): Dame Alice Owen’s School donates another € 2,000.- which has been collected by students in many different ways.
With their donation in 2011 a roof could be realized for the science classroom under construction of the Oltinga school. With the extra money the windows, doors and floor can be arranged.
Again 'Love from London' (translation of the title of a popsong from the dutch band Bløf): Dame Alice Owen’s School donates another € 2,000.- which has been collected by students in many different ways.
With their donation in 2011 a roof could be realized for the science classroom under construction of the Oltinga school. With the extra money the windows, doors and floor can be arranged.