2006-2007 INTERNATIONAL WORKCAMP PROGRAM

TANZANIA

                                                                                 

                                                                            WORKCAMP CALENDER 2006

                                                  Smoking is not allowed in public while alcohol is forbidden in the campsite.
                                                               Drug abuse is Illegal in Tanzania, including Marijuana.

                                                                                      PROGRAM INFORMATION

Dear Volunteer,

Welcome to the International work camps organised by UVIKIUTA in the United Republic of Tanzania. Around the globe people volunteers are demonstrating the power of volunteerism in meeting critical needs of their communities, country and the world. Last year we hosted 10 International volunteer work camps across the country which attracted more than 200 hundred volunteers from within the country and across the world.

Due to the success of the previous years and high demand of local volunteers and host communities, this year UVIKIUTA will host 34 International work camps. We would like to inform you that UVIKIUTA has guaranteed you a place to volunteer away from your home for the minimum of fourteen days and maximum 21 days. You will be among the few people who will be experiencing something new this year.

We have developed this information package to give which explains the purpose of the program and details of each individual camp. Please feel free to write or call any time if you have any question or comment and we will be happy to respond.

A special thanks to our International partners to mention, Service civil International  [SCI],Danish Association for International Cooperation [MS] Denmark, Korean National Commission for UNESCO (KNCU), Korea, United Nations Association [UNA]-UK, Volunteers for Peace [VFP] – United States of America, Internationalen Jugendgemeinschaftsdienste [IJGD]-Germany, Solidarités Jeunesses- France, Concordia International, Jeunesse et Reconstruction- France, Internationale Vrijwilligersprojekten [SIW]-The Netherlands, Youth Action for Peace, International, Vereinigung Junger Freiwilliger [VJF] Germany, Never Ending International Work camps –Japan, International Work camps (IWO), Korea, United Nations Association-UK, Conservation Volunteers Greece [C.V.G.],Association, Alliance-Finland, COCAT-Spain, for your maximum cooperation extended to us in the past including sending very motivated volunteers to our projects.

We are looking forward to meet you all!

‘Karibu, Tanzania the Peaceful land of Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar’

Background:  Bega kwa Bega [side by side] Work camp Program is a cross-cultural exchange program involving people from across the world, living and sharing life in the local hosting community. UVIKIUTA has been running this program since 1994 when the first work camp was organized in cooperation with of Service Civil International (SCI), Germany Branch. Since then the work camps has become a year around activity for UVIKIUTA. Over the years the work camps has served to enrich the lives of approximately 3000 participants through camps programs fostering International understanding and promoting ideas of peace, human rights, Cultural heritage, self reliance, environmental conservation and sustainable development.

Work camp Philosophy: International Work camps seek to provide an experience that connects service, culture, professional and personal growth. While the service we offer does improve the quality of life for others, it is equally important as a time to reflect on our own lives. The significance of what we do is more than social charity; it is an encounter with real people in the real world.  International Work camps go beyond the familiar road of commercial society, taking us outside of our comforts so that we can spend the time in someone else's shoes. By working with people in various cultures, we learn to recognize the world we all share. We realize that our lives are interconnected and that our stories have common threads. We hope that by serving others you will discover you and better understand your own values and responsibilities as global citizen.

II: OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

§         To promote contacts between people of different cultural and social backgrounds, breaking down linguistic and cultural barriers, creating understanding and appreciation of others.

§         Increase among the participants an increased awareness, understanding and appreciation of socio-economic realities of their own countries and Tanzania.

§          To give volunteers and the community we work with, the experience of life where all members are equal and permit them to learn and accept responsibility both for the work done and for the functioning of the group.

§         To provide Inter-cultural learning experience and opportunity to explore a new country/region and culture deeper and more respectful way.

§         To integrate the participants into local community so as to learn from their host about the issues which concern them and their response.

§         To promote the culture of peace by developing integration, solving problems peaceful, reducing enemy images and respecting differences.

Structure:A group of 15 to 30 volunteers accompanied by one Camp leader and kitchen staff spend 2-3 weeks in the community, having group living, taking part in community volunteer work projects, and undertaking excursions to specific sites of interest which support the group learning objectives and deepen their understanding of the host community. Most of the time volunteers spend time together.

Volunteer Profile: Anybody with the minimum age of 18 years old is eligible to join the International work camps.
Parents or authorized guardians should accompany younger volunteers. No age limit and families are encouraged to participate.
We prefer to have volunteers who are flexible and easy to adopt in case of any changes in the project.
Volunteers who are able to arrive on time and stay till the end, makes the group atmosphere consistent.

Activities:Community Service: Options for volunteer work will vary depending on the host community, availability of materials, and number of volunteers and sometimes season/weather. Normally volunteers work as volunteers for 5 days of the week and 4-6 hours a day. Volunteers work could be tree planting to conserve water sources, construction of community facilities like classrooms, health centers etc, painting, community development initiatives [reforestation, recycling, education on health/environment issues] or combination of all those.

Community activities: Volunteers get involved in family and community activities- sports, religious ceremonies/services, social and cultural- in order to learn more about the community, often while providing volunteer assistance.
Communal Living: For the entire period of the work camp, volunteers will leave together in a common place, sharing life together. They have great time to prepare meals and do other social activities. Volunteers normally stay in the hostel, residential house, school, tents etc depending on the facilities available in the host community.

Educational Activities:  At regular intervals, volunteers and the local community come together as a group to reflect on the leaning that they are doing in the community. Volunteers and the local community participate in various workshops in which they learn about community issues related to the environment, economic initiatives, HIV/AIDS, gender issues, as well as the cultural traditions of the region.
A topic depends so much on the group interest. Every evening each country presented has an opportunity to make presentation to the team and the community. The presentations are based on their social, economy, political and culture of their home countries. This component [famous known as cultural nights] has been used to raise awareness both to the community and the participants on various issues.

Orientation and Evaluation: Volunteers need to be prepared with orientation. They will receive a full day of general preparatory workshops on their arrival before joining the host community. At the end of the program, volunteer usually gather for a day to reflect and evaluate the program. This is also known as a day a farewell were we meeting with all community members.

What to Expect: UVIKIUTA International work camps are organized in very simple way but comfortable enough.  While most work camps are not extreme difficult, positive attitudes, flexibility, and openness to new experiences are essential for every volunteer. Participants who have the best time at work camps are those who can most successfully adapt to their surroundings. Although the projects and living conditions are different for each work camp, they all share some basic universals. You can expect to eat, to sleep, to shower, to work hard, to play, and most importantly, to have fun! While at the work camp, you'll get to meet and work with lots of people from all over the world and cultivate friendships that last much longer than just two to three weeks weeks.

UVIKIUTA International work camps are always organised in co-operation with either local authorities or local organisations; the projects are designed to respond to needs of the community and are always for the common good. Meetings with the local population are an important part of the projects. Also we try in each work camp to mobilise participants from the village for an active participation to the work camp. Sometimes they are coming only for leisure time, sometimes they participate also to the work, and sometimes they have to be totally part of the project. In general it’s their first (international experience).

Two leaders are present in each work camp: one for the group life, and another for technical work (this one could be provided by the local community and so he/she is not having to stay after the work itself). Sometimes only one is present (small groups). UVIKIUTA camp leaders participate in trainings organised by UVIKIUTA and they manage the budget camp budget, leisure, excursions, etc. The training includes as well the personnel’s who manage the kitchen. With UVIKIUTA International Work camps, working time is about 6 hours a day, but in fact it is more important to attain the works objective, defined between the local partner and UVIKIUTA.

Leisure time is not planned before: [in some cases we have some option available] the leisure activities will be organised by the group with the local volunteers and it will be based on the discovery of the region.

III: IMPORTANT TO KNOW

Food and Accommodation: Food and accommodation will be provided by UVIKIUTA to all volunteers during the camp. General accommodation is basic: a common room for sleeping and eating. Normally we have bedrooms enough for everybody though sometimes sharing and using mattress on the floor, living room, dining, kitchen and bathrooms.  UVIKIUTA employs professional cook to take care of the food but volunteers will be helping to prepare meals and share other kitchen responsibilities.  Vegetarian meals are always available. 

Things to bring with you to the Work camp:

§         A sleeping bag, clothes for rain, working clothes, shoes, gloves and Mosquito net.

§          Bed sheet, towel and pillow if you need one. Mosquito repellant, sun cream and other personal medications. You are advised to contact your doctor on what you may require in terms of medical.

§          Cloth of cool summer, Torch, few nice clothes for parties, ceremonies and special occasions.

§         Gloves and other working gears you might think is necessary for the project you are going to be part of.

§         Valid Passport and Visa for your stay in Tanzania

§         Work camp fee and enough money to spend for transport and other personal expenses.

§         Camera if you would like to bring some good memories home.

§         Note book, pen and diary if you need one

§         Music instruments, CD player, playing cards/various games, tapes etc to make yourself enjoying.

§         Souvenirs and other stuff you might need for your cultural evening.

§         Since you will be working in the community you might need to bring some stuff you do not need to donate to the kids, orphanages, school and other people who might need them

§         A big national Flag

§         Do not forget to bring team work spirit and smiling face.

Refund Policy: Since work camp budgets are based on the number of registrations, there will be no refunds for cancellations after arrival. Please keep in mind that your registration holds a spot that could be filled by another volunteer, and a late cancellation prevent other people from being able to experience work camps and also brings a lot of inconveniences to the organization and the host community.

UVIKIUTA Commitment:

§         To propose work camps that work for peace, solidarity, friendships, citizenship, tolerance and respect for others and the environment.

§          To favour local development in a village, a micro-region, or district.

§          To have one or two work camp leaders trained by UVIKIUTA on each project actively participates in the work camp. The leadership of the work camp favours the emergence of a group dynamic, which should be a school of democracy, participation, responsibility, encouraging the spirit of active citizenship, and the development of the individual.

§          The leader gives the inputs to the group, guiding the participants towards taking responsibility for the collective life.

§           The leaders guarantee the values of UVIKIUTA.

§          The leaders will be able to explain for whom and why a project of general interest leads to local and social development.

§          The project should be useful to the community by improving the natural and cultural heritage.

§          To encourage the local population to continue the project in the future.

§          To propose environmental projects that respect nature (selective cutting, environmentally friendly maintenance).

§          To give the opportunity of discovering and learning new manual techniques.

§          To propose work camps of Tanzania and foreign participants while trying to reach a balance in the number of men and women.

§          To promise to give extra information about work camps with specific details.

Program Participants’ Responsibilities:   

§         Respect the values of UVIKIUTA described above.

§           Actively participate in the work to bring it to a successful conclusion. The group organises the work with the aim of reaching an agreed goal.

§           Participate in the collective life so as to encourage cultural exchanges, the group dynamic, and the circulation of ideas.

§           Participate in the cooking and the housework.

§           Respect the costs of the work camp to the UVIKIUTA budget.

§           Participate in the organisation of the leisure time while understanding that it doesn’t always have to be something paid for.

§           Discover and learn new languages.

§           Share their knowledge and know-how with others.

§           Meet the local population and get to know the village, the area of project.
§         To arrive on time and stay until the last day of the work camp.

Responsible Program:  Nature is precious. Please leave as few little as possible on your journey. Our culture is also precious. Please respect the customs of the host communities and places you will be visiting so that the program will not disturb our culture. It is advised that women avoid wearing shorts along with shirts which expose midsection. At the same time permission should be always be granted before picture is taken and it is best to have cameras concealed before permission to take photographs are given.

                                                                                               WORKCAMP INFORMATION

Camp Code : UV. 57 and UV. 58
Dates : 02/06/2006 to 17/06/2006
Location : Chanmazi/Temeke
Number of Volunteers: 15
Chamazi is a small community located in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam. Fifteen years ago the area use to be a rural set up but due to the city expansion the place has been affected by urbanization. It is still cool place compare to the city, a lot of nature and some traditions around. The community is located 24km from Dar es Salaam city center. The community has primary and secondary schools, health care, police post and shopping center where basic items can be obtained. Postage and other communications including telephone and Internet have to be done in the city center. Mobile phones are very popular which makes everything easy.
Project description: This project was previously planned to take place in Zanzibar, but due to the low number of volunteers applied the camp was moved to this new location. Chamazi is a base and home of UVIKIUTA. Here is the place where UVIKIUTA was born and most of the activities including administration are taking place. UVIKIUTA as an organization has established eco village development project. This project is aiming at construction of low cost shelters for the community members, conservation activities, promotion of use of environment friendly energy like biogas and solar power among many. Since UVIKIUTA own a huge land there have been couple of activities taking place. During the work camp, volunteers are expected to participate to the following activities:
     §         Tree planting
     §         Taking care of the existing trees [Watering and weeding]
     §         Planting some plants to mark the boundaries of the village land
     §         Eco village road maintenance [ Cutting grass on the road sides]
     §         Sports grounds maintenance [Cutting grass]
Special event:  Volunteers will have an opportunity to participate to the world environmental day on 5^th June 2006. This day will bring people from some business to volunteer with the volunteers. This will be also the opening ceremony of this international work camp.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 2^nd June at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp Code : UV. 59 and UV. 60
Dates : 17/06/2006 to 02/07/2006
Location : Unguja Island-Zanzibar
Number of Volunteers: 35
These International Work Camps will take place in Unguja Island. Zanzibar comprise of 2 big sister Islands the other one is Pemba located in the north. The camp site is located around Tunguu 15km south of Zanzibar stone town.
Project description:  ZAYODESA is local Youth development agency in Zanzibar. This organization is running various youth programs to enable them to create self employment. The targeted young people are those disadvantaged like, those with no access to further studies, Street children etc. ZAYODESA owns the Youth center in Tunguu where volunteers will stay with some Youths who are currently present doing Training. This camp is going to be big and historical one since we are having 12 volunteers from Kenya and 12 from Tanzania who are part of south/south Youth exchange program. This team will join with young people from Zanzibar and International volunteers. During the work camp volunteers are expected to do the following activities:
     §       Construction of incubator for producing chicken to enable Youth to employ themselves through poultry projects
     §       Tree planting
     §       Painting
     §       Feeding animals
Flexibility is highly required by the volunteers since the above activities might be affected by weather or availability of materials. We might need to creative and plan some activities on the spot. Be prepared to do other activities if changes happen!
Special event:  Volunteer will participate in a day Youth dialogue where 50 to 100 young people from Zanzibar will visit the  campsite for a day and have a discussions on various issues affecting youth  e.g. employment, HIV/AIDS and Drug abuse. This is going to historical and excited event since we are expecting the presence of H.E the First Lady of Zanzibar with some other government officials and media.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue, Dar es Salaam on 17th June at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp Code : UV. 61
Dates : 07/07/2006 to 22/07/2006
Location : Usangi - Kilimanjaro
Number of Volunteers: 25
Usangi is a rural community located in the North Pare Mountains about 70 km from the Moshi town, the capital of Kilimanjaro region. Inhabitants of Usangi are farmers who are growing coffee and other food crops for their living.
Project description:  This camp is organized in collaboration with Mwanga District council. Usangi community is one of those communities in Tanzania experienced shortage of rain last year. This situation has resulted to have the drought causing shortage of food to human being and animals. The authorities and community has taking measure to control the cause of weather changes including environment conservation. During the work camp volunteers are expected to join with community members to plant trees in the area.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 7^th July at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp Code: UV. 62
Dates: 7^th to 22^nd July
Location: Ugweno
Number of Volunteers: 15
Ugweno is a small and rural community located in North Pare Mountains about 80 km from Moshi town, the capital of Kilimanjaro region. Inhabitants of Usangi are farmers who are growing coffee and other food crops for their living.
Project description:  The host community is on going doing various community development projects in that to combat poverty. Drought which affects this community last year and cause shortage of food for people and even animals has been an issue. The community has decided to take action to conserve water sources through tree planting and environment education awareness. During this camp volunteers will join them to plant trees. Other activities will be construction of primary school class rooms. Depending on the weather and also availability of materials the project activities might change. Volunteers are requested to be flexible.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 7^th July at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp code: UV.63
Date: 7^th to 22^nd July, 2006
Location: Mwanga, Kilimanjaro
Number of Volunteers: 15
The Project: Mwanga is semi- urban area which is also serving as administrative centre for Mwanga District. The community is located in along the high way from Moshi to Dar es Salaam on the sloops of North Pare Mountains.  Volunteers will be involved in Tree planting and construction of school class rooms. Depending on the weather and also availability of materials the project activities might change. Volunteers are requested to be flexible.
Study Part:  HIV/AIDS; barrier towards achieving Millennium development goals [MDG]. Please bring information about MDGs in your are to share. Volunteers are advised to search and learn a little bit what MDGs is before coming to the camp.
Free time activities: The host community in cooperation with Camp coordinator has organised and prepare some activities which will enable you to learn about the area. This might include a day trip to Lake Chala, Mkomazi game reserve, visiting Maasai village, local community, Nyumba ya Mungu Dam etc depending on the interest and financial position of the volunteers. Please note that you will be working as along the nature attractions region which includes Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Ngorongoro Crater among many, we can organise a safari for the team before or after the camp. Please bring more ideas.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 7^th July at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp code: UV.64
Dates: 7^th to 22^nd July, 2006
Location: Kigonigoni, Mwanga
Number of Volunteers: 20
The Project: Kigonigoni community is one of the remote areas of Mwanga. Several local NGOs are working in the areas to help farmers to improve their agriculture practices and Livestock keeping as a source of livelihood. Volunteers will be involved in Tree planting and construction of school class rooms. Depending on the weather and also availability of materials the project activities might change. Volunteers are requested to be flexible.
Study Part:  The impact of weather change to the small scale farmers. Please bring information from your community/ area/ Country.
Free time activities: The host community in cooperation with Camp coordinator has organised and prepare some activities which will enable you to learn about the area. This might include a day trip to Lake Chala, Mkomazi game reserve, visiting Maasai village, local community, Nyumba ya Mungu Dam etc depending on the interest and financial position of the volunteers. Please note that you will be working as along the nature attractions region which includes Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Ngorongoro Crater among many, we can organise a safari for the team before or after the camp. Please bring more ideas.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 7^th July at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp Code: UV.65

Dates: 22^nd July to 6^th August, 2006

Location:  Usangi-Kilimanjaro

Number of Volunteers: 20
Usangi is located in North Pare Mountains about 70 km from the Moshi town, the capital of Kilimanjaro region. Inhabitants of Usangi are farmers who are growing coffee and other food crops for their living.

Project description: The host community is on going doing various community development projects in that to combat poverty. Drought which affects this location last year and cause shortage of food for people and even animals has been an issue. The community has decided to take action to conserve water sources through tree planting and environment education awareness. During this camp volunteers will join them to plant trees. Depending on the weather and also availability of materials the project activities might change. Volunteers are requested to be flexible.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 7^th July at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp Code: UV.66   

Dates: 22^nd July to 6^th August, 2006

Location: Ugweno
Number of Volunteers: 15
Ugweno is a small and rural community located in North Pare Mountains about 80 km from Moshi town, the capital of Kilimanjaro region. Inhabitants of Usangi are farmers who are growing coffee and other food crops for their living.

Project description:  The host community is on going doing various community development projects in that to combat poverty. Drought which affects this community last year and cause shortage of food for people and even animals has been an issue. The community has decided to take action to conserve water sources through tree planting and environment education awareness. During this camp volunteers will join them to plant trees. Other activities will be construction of primary school class rooms. Depending on the weather and also availability of materials the project activities might change. Volunteers are requested to be flexible.

Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 22^nd July at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp code: UV.67
Dates: 22^nd July to 6^th August, 2006
Location: Mwanga, Kilimanjaro
Number of Volunteers: 15
The Project: Mwanga is semi- urban area which is also serving as administrative centre for Mwanga District. The community is located in along the high way from Moshi to Dar es Salaam on the sloops of North Pare Mountains.  Volunteers will be involved in Tree planting and construction of school class rooms. Depending on the weather and also availability of materials the project activities might change. Volunteers are requested to be flexible.
Study Part:  HIV/AIDS; barrier towards achieving Millennium development goals [MDG]. Please bring information about MDGs in your area to share. Volunteers are advised to search and learn a little bit what MDGs is before coming to the camp.
Free time activities: The host community in cooperation with Camp coordinator has organised and prepare some activities which will enable you to learn about the area. This might include a day trip to Lake Chala, Mkomazi game reserve, visiting Maasai village, local community, Nyumba ya Mungu Dam etc depending on the interest and financial position of the volunteers. Please note that you will be working as along the nature attractions region which includes Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Ngorongoro Crater among many, we can organise a safari for the team before or after the camp. Please bring more ideas.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 22^nd July at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp code: UV.68
Dates: 22^nd July to 6^th August, 2006
Location: Kigonigoni, Mwanga-KILIMANJARO
Number of Volunteers: 20
The Project: Kigonigoni community is one of the remote areas of Mwanga. Several local NGOs are working in the areas to help farmers to improve their agriculture practices and Livestock keeping as a source of livelihood. Volunteers will be involved in Tree planting and construction of school class rooms. Depending on the weather and also availability of materials the project activities might change. Volunteers are requested to be flexible.
Study Part:  The impact of weather change to the small scale farmers. Please bring information from your community/ area/ Country.
Free time activities: The host community in cooperation with Camp coordinator has organised and prepare some activities which will enable you to learn about the area. This might include a day trip to Lake Chala, Mkomazi game reserve, visiting Maasai village, local community, Nyumba ya Mungu Dam etc depending on the interest and financial position of the volunteers. Please note that you will be working as along the nature attractions region which includes Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Ngorongoro Crater among many, we can organise a safari for the team before or after the camp. Please bring more ideas.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 22^nd July at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp Code: UV. 69

Dates: 11^th to 30^th August 2006

Location: Kiria, Kilimanjaro

Number of Volunteers: 20

This camp was scheduled to take place in Tanga region from 11^th August to 26^th August 2006. But due to the recently changes caused by unavoidable circumstances this camp will now take place in Kilimanjaro region with the extension of four more days. This means the camp will end on 30^th August now instead of 26^th August 2006.
The Project: In the last twenty years Tanzania has witnessed major changes in her development policy. These changes have occurred at a time of rapid population growth due to a rather fertility rate, and a slow economic growth. These factors have acted synergistically with the following results:
    - High unemployment rates generally but specifically in the youth.
    - A sub optimal utilization / exploitation of national endowments like land, water bodies, minerals and forests.
    - A high and ever increasing rural urban migration of youth in the midst of industry and public co operations privatization / closure
    - A decline in the performance of the agricultural sector – the country economic backbone – leading to decreasing incomes and poor living conditions in the rural and peri-urban areas.
In order to address this precarious situation a project known as Youth settlement for self reliant has been established by Mwanga Authorities. During this work camp, volunteers will be helping:
 - Mobilizing  unemployed Youth to form the settlements
 - Establishment of agriculture irrigation scheme
 - Construction of youth settlements
 - Helping to organize fund raising concert [Local famous music band from Dar es Salaam will perform].
Special event:  On 29^th August the District will host the freedom torch rally which is will be running across the across the country. This day volunteer will have an opportunity to join the rally across the district for the whole day, sending the message of peace, hope and solidarity. The theme of the torch rally this year is Micro finance cooperative and war against HIV/AIDS. At the end of the rally volunteers will have the farewell ceremony and big disco over night……. With people from all over the country, big festival.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 11^th August at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp Code: UV. 70

Dates: 11^th to 30^th August 2006

Location: Mwanga, Kilimanjaro

Number of Volunteers: 15

This camp was scheduled to take place in Amani, Tanga region from 11^th August to 26^th August 2006. But due to the recently changes caused by unavoidable circumstances this camp will now take place in Kilimanjaro region with the extension of four more days. This means the camp will end on 30^th August now instead of 26^th August 2006.

The Project: In the last twenty years Tanzania has witnessed major changes in her development policy. These changes have occurred at a time of rapid population growth due to a rather fertility rate, and a slow economic growth. These factors have acted synergistically with the following results: High unemployment rates generally but specifically in the youth.
    - A sub optimal utilization / exploitation of national endowments like land, water bodies, minerals and forests.
    - A high and ever increasing rural urban migration of youth in the midst of industry and public co operations privatization / closure
    - A decline in the performance of the agricultural sector – the country economic backbone – leading to decreasing incomes and poor living conditions in the rural and peri-urban areas.
In order to address this precarious situation a project known as Youth settlement for self reliant has been established by Mwanga Authorities. During this work camp, volunteers will be helping:
 - Mobilizing  unemployed Youth to form the settlements
 - Establishment of agriculture irrigation scheme
 - Construction of youth settlements
 - Helping to organize fund raising concert [Local famous music band from Dar es Salaam will perform].
Special event:  On 29^th August the District will host the freedom torch rally which is will be running across the across the country. This day volunteer will have an opportunity to join the rally across the district for the whole day, sending the message of peace, hope and solidarity. The theme of the torch rally this year is Micro finance cooperative and war against HIV/AIDS. At the end of the rally volunteers will have the farewell ceremony and big disco over night……. With people from all over the country, big festival.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 11^th August at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.
 

Camp code: UV. 72
Dates: 26^th August to 10^th September 2006
Location: Tanga
Number of Volunteers: 16
The Project: This work camp will be organised in Tanga town for the first time with collaboration with the Local Seniors’ [aged] centre. Volunteers will be involved in renovation of the buildings, cleaning the centre, creating social activities with the seniors and if weather allows we will plant trees. Please come with flexibility since the work can change due to the availability of materials and weather.
Study Part:  The situation of seniors [aged] in ours society. Please prepare yourself before hand and bring some information from your community.
Free time activities: Tanga being in the coastal area of Tanzania, there are a many possibilities of free time/ week end activities. Opportunities are; visiting historical sites of Tanga, Amboni caves, visiting the Island, Pangani beach for swimming, Amani nature reserve for hiking etc; we might have more choices depending on the volunteers interest and financial position. Please bring more ideas!!!
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 11^th August at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp code: UV. 73
Dates: 3^rd to 17^th September
Location: Amani-Tanga
Number of Volunteers: 15
The Project: Amani is situated about 35 km from the highway from Tanga town to Dar es Salaam/Moshi. In collaboration with Amani Nature reserve which is found in the Usambara Mountains, volunteers will participate in various conservation activities. This will include tree planting, environment education awareness etc. They might be other community activities out side the reserve.
Study Part:  Participatory natural resource management. Please bring information from your community/ County and be prepared to share in the team.
Free time activities: Please bring ideas…. Available possibilities are hiking, bird watching, night walk, visiting local villages and learn about their culture including food, dancing, how they use forest for medicine etc.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 11^th August at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp Code: UV. 74

Location:  Chamazi, TEMEKE

Dates: 3^rd to 17^th September

Number of Volunteers: 15
Chamazi/Temeke. Chamazi is a small community located in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam. Fifteen year ago the area use to be rural but due to the city expansion the place has been affected by urbanization. It is still cool place compare to the city, a lot of nature and some traditions around. The community is located 24km from Dar es Salaam city center. The community has primary and secondary schools, health care, police post and shopping center where basic items can be obtained. Postage and other communications including telephone and Internet have to be done in the city center. Mobile phones are very popular which makes everything easy.

Project description: This project was previously planned to take place in Zanzibar, but due to the low number of volunteers applied the camp was moved to this new location. Chamazi is the base and home of UVIKIUTA. Here is the place where UVIKIUTA was born and most of the activities including administration are taking place. UVIKIUTA as an organization has established eco village development project. This project is aiming at construction of low cost shelters for the community members, conservation activities, promotion of use of environment friendly energy like biogas and solar power among many. Since UVIKIUTA own a huge land there have been couple of activities taking place. During the work camp, volunteers are expected to participate to the following activities:

§         Tree planting

§         Taking care of the existing trees [Watering and weeding]

§         Planting some plants to mark the boundaries of the village land

§         Eco village road maintenance [ Cutting grass on the road sides]

§         Sports grounds maintenance [Cutting grass]

Special event:  Volunteers will have an opportunity to participate to the world environmental day on 5^th June 2006. This day will bring people from some business to volunteer with the volunteers. This will be also the opening ceremony of this international work camp.

Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 3^rd September at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp code:  UV.75

Dates: 17^th to 30^th September 2006.

Location: Kigonigoni, Mwanga

Number of Volunteers: 20
The Project: Kigonigoni community is one of the remote areas of Mwanga. Several local NGOs are working in the areas to help farmers to improve their agriculture practices and Livestock keeping as a source of livelihood. Volunteers will be involved in Tree planting and construction of school class rooms. Depending on the weather and also availability of materials the project activities might change. Volunteers are requested to be flexible.
Study Part:  The impact of weather change to the small scale farmers. Please bring information from your community/ area/ Country.
Free time activities: The host community in cooperation with Camp coordinator has organised and prepare some activities which will enable you to learn about the area. This might include a day trip to Lake Chala, Mkomazi game reserve, visiting Maasai village, local community, Nyumba ya Mungu Dam etc depending on the interest and financial position of the volunteers. Please note that you will be working as along the nature attractions region which includes Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Ngorongoro Crater among many, we can organise a safari for the team before or after the camp. Please bring more ideas.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 3^rd September at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp Code: UV.76
Dates: 17^th to 30^th September 2006
Location: Mwanga, Kilimanjaro
Number of Volunteers: 15
The Project: Mwanga is semi- urban area which is also serving as administrative centre for Mwanga District. The community is located in along the high way from Moshi to Dar es Salaam on the sloops of North Pare Mountains.  Volunteers will be involved in Tree planting and construction of school class rooms. Depending on the weather and also availability of materials the project activities might change. Volunteers are requested to be flexible.
Study Part:  HIV/AIDS; barrier towards achieving Millennium development goals [MDG]. Please bring information about MDGs in your are to share. Volunteers are advised to search and learn a little bit what MDGs is before coming to the camp.
Free time activities: The host community in cooperation with Camp coordinator has organised and prepare some activities which will enable you to learn about the area. This might include a day trip to Lake Chala, Mkomazi game reserve, visiting Maasai village, local community, Nyumba ya Mungu Dam etc depending on the interest and financial position of the volunteers. Please note that you will be working as along the nature attractions region which includes Serengeti National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, and Ngorongoro Crater among many, we can organise a safari for the team before or after the camp. Please bring more ideas.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 3^rd September at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Camp Code: 77 and UV.78
Dates: 1^st to 15^th October 2006
Location: Songea-RUVUMA
Number of Volunteers: 20
The Project: In the last twenty years Tanzania has witnessed major changes in her development policy. These changes have occurred at a time of rapid population growth due to a rather fertility rate, and a slow economic growth. These factors have acted synergistically with the following results:
 - High unemployment rates generally but specifically in the youth.
 - A sub optimal utilization / exploitation of national endowments like land, water bodies, minerals and forests. 
 - A high and ever increasing rural urban migration of youth in the midst of industry and public co operations privatization / closure.  
 - A decline in the performance of the agricultural sector – the country economic backbone – leading to decreasing incomes and poor living conditions in the rural and peri-urban areas.
In order to address this precarious situation a project known as Youth settlement for self reliant has been established by Mwanga Authorities. During this work camp, volunteers will be helping:
 - Mobilizing  unemployed Youth to form the settlements  
 - Mobilization of establish village community banks scheme
 - Helping to build Youth pavilions for National Youth week
 - Participating in the National Youth week. This week will be followed with youth work exhibitions, music and arts performance etc.
This is an annual event and will bring young people from across the county. We might work with villagers as well [Be flexible]
Special event:  On 14^th October is the apex of National Youth week and the end of freedom torch race which has been moving across the country for four months preaching the message of peace, hope, unity and solidarity. This will be the closing day of our camp and we will be able to meet with H.E The President of United Republic of Tanzania, ambassadors, with various senior government officials, Youth organizations, among many others. On 13^th October they will over night Discooo… get ready for Tanzania music flavor.
Meeting Point and date: Volunteers are expected to be at YWCA, Hostel along Maktaba Street and Ghana Avenue on 1^st October at 13:30. The camp leader or staff from the office will be there to bring the volunteers to the orientation center before the camp starts.

Winter and Spring Camps/October 2006 to May 2007

Camp Code: UV. 80
Dates: 15.11.2006 - 08.12.2006
Location: Mwika, Klimanjaro

The Project:  This project will take place in Mwika Village. This a rural area located in the slops of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest in Africa. Local people in this region are mostly farmers growing coffee, banana plantation among other crops. Business, tourism and livestock keeping are the areas of source of livelihood in the Region.
The work camp will take place in collaboration with the village environmental committee and other existing institutions like schools and Religious organization. Volunteers will be involved in conservation activities in the forest along Kilimanjaro natural forest and the villages around. This will include: tree replanting, environment education, helping establishments of tree nurseries
Study Part:   Environment and Development; How does the development impact the environment at community, National and globally. Please bring information from your own country/community.
Excursion: Working in Kilimanjaro Region is one of those opportunities which none of us would like to miss. The regions and its surrounding and the zone in general is knows as Capital of tourism in Tanzania. It offers a lot of nature and historical attractions which starts from cultural/ eco tourism to wild life safari and mountains climbing.  Volunteers would decide during the orientation on what they would like to do on their free time. If you need information in advance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Camp Code: UV. 81
Dates: 10.12.2006 - 23.12.2006
Location: Bagamoyo, COAST

Bagamoyo is located 75km North of Dar es Salaam along Indian Ocean.  This town has played various historical roles in Tanzania. Apart from being a slave and ivory port, it was also once a Capital of Germany regime in 18 century.  Exploiters such as Dr. David Livingstone, Stanley and Speke passed here. The name Bagamoyo comes from the Swahili word “Bwaga Moyo” which means down your heart,  a despair  expressed  by people  who were captures as  slaves of knowing that the face a along  uncertain future.
The Project:  conservation, renovation and maintenance in the historical sites.  This will be done in cooperation with the Antiques department in Bagamoyo.
Study Part:   The Impact of HIV/AIDS in development; AIDS has a terrible effect on individuals and communities and places hug strains on the health care and social systems. During the work camp will be able to have presentation on Tanzania situation and sharing good practices from different countries. Please bring information.
Excursion: Possibilities are swimming in the Indian Ocean, Visiting River Ruvu delta which is an ornithological paradise with bird species, hippos and other reptiles.  Other possibilities are museums, historical sites tours, crocodile farm etc. Please bring more ideas.

Camp Code: UV. 82
Dates: 24.12.2006 - 06.01.2007
Location: Chamazi, TEMEKE

Chamazi is a small community located in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam. Fifteen years ago the area use to be a rural set up but due to the city expansion the place has been affected by urbanization. It is still cool place compare to the city, a lot of nature and some traditions around. The community is located 24km from Dar es Salaam city center. The community has primary and secondary schools, health care, police post and shopping center where basic items can be obtained. Postage and other communications including telephone and Internet have to be done in the city center.
Project description: Chamazi is a base and home of UVIKIUTA. Here is the place where UVIKIUTA was born and most of the activities including administration are taking place. UVIKIUTA as an organization has established eco village development project. This project is aiming at construction of low cost shelters for the community members, conservation activities, promotion of use of environment friendly energy like biogas and solar power among many. During the work camp, volunteers are expected to participate to the following activities: Tree planting, Taking care of the existing trees [Watering and weeding], Planting some plants to mark the boundaries of the village land, Eco village road maintenance [ Cutting grass on the road sides], Sports grounds maintenance [Cutting grass]
Study Part: Millennium development goal - MDGs; we will have time to share about MDGs, how far our countries are doing toward achieving the goals. We will have presentation from guest speaker but please bring information from your country.
Special event:  Volunteers will have an opportunity to participate in celebrations of this year Christmas and New Year. We might stay in local families during this holiday and test another Christmas away from home.
Leisure Activities:  Options are, week end sleep over at Bagamoyo the historical town 75 km away from Dar es Salaam, swimming in the Indian Ocean, Visiting River Ruvu delta which is an ornithological paradise with bird species, hippos and other reptiles.  In Bagamoyo we can visit museums, historical sites tours, crocodile farm etc. Another possibility is to stay over night at Gezaulole cultural tourism village situated on the coast, south of Dar es Salaam. You will be able to taste local food, experience sun set, sleeping in the tents or local household, village life walk, historical site and beach walk, trip on a local dhow, bicycle trip among many others. The last option is to week end wild animal safari to Mikumi National Park which is not that far from Dar es Salaam. Please bring more ideas.

Camp Code: UV. 83
Dates: 07.01.2007-20.01.2007
Location: Mwanga-KLIMANJARO

The community: Mwanga District is one of the six administrative districts in Kilimanjaro region. It is situated in the north eastern part of Tanzania, 60km south east of Moshi in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and Pare Mountains. The community is reached from Moshi Town and Dar es Salaam by Road. The district covers the area of 2,641 square kilometers. Out of these 443 sq kms re used  for agricultural activities, 12,007 sq kms are for livestock and wild life activities and 37.7 sq kms are covered by forest and the rest occupied by water. The population of Mwanga is 115,145 inhabitants in which 55,327 are men and 59,818 are women. Volunteer will concentrate working in Mwanga town which is administrative center of the District.
The Project: Volunteers will be helping to make bricks and construction of local primary school class rooms. Together with the community members volunteers will be planting trees around the school.
Study Part: The Impact of HIV/AIDS in development; AIDS has a terrible effect on individuals and communities and places hug strains on the health care and social systems. During the work camp will be able to have presentation on Tanzania situation and sharing good practices from different countries. Please bring information.
Accommodation:  Volunteer will be accommodated at the teachers’ resource center in the community. There are enough sharing bed rooms for all volunteers, shower, toilet and kitchen.
Facilities available: Post office, telephone and Internet, and shopping center. There is bank where you can change cash foreign money mostly US$ and euros. Traveler cheques and ATM service can be attended in the nearby town Moshi and there is reliable transport from Mwanga.
Leisure Activities:  Mwanga has many options for week end activities. We will suggest few and more can be discussed during the orientation. Possibility is to do week end Safari to Ngorongoro or Arusha National Park to see wild Animals. Other possibilities are  Kindoroko Mountain climb and rain forest tour, Spice tour to learn various spices, herb gardens and learn how to make local meals, Excursions  in canoes to catch fish with local fisherman in the dam called Nyumba ya Mungu [House of God], along the dam shores you will  have an unique bird life experience. Please bring more ideas.

Camp Code: UV. 84
Dates: 21.01.2007 - 03.02.2007
Location: Kigonigoni-KILIMANJARO

The community: Mwanga District which is Kigonigoni is part of it, is one of the six administrative districts in Kilimanjaro region. It is situated in the north eastern part of Tanzania, 60km south east of Moshi in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and Pare Mountains. The community is reached from Moshi Town and Dar es Salaam by Road. The district covers the area of 2,641 square kilometers. Out of these 443 sq kms re used  for agricultural activities, 12,007 sq kms are for livestock and wild life activities and 37.7 sq kms are covered by forest and the rest occupied by water. The population of Mwanga is 115,145 inhabitants in which 55,327 are men and 59,818 are women. Volunteers will concentrate working in Kigonigoni village a distance of 24 km from Mwanga town.
The Project: Volunteers will participate in tree planting and construction of community school in the village.
Study Part: Gender and Agriculture; Women are vital in nourishing the world. They produce 60 to 80 percent of the food in most developing countries and their role in farming continues to grow. More than simply supplying labour, women possess a vast and detailed knowledge of many crops-such as how the different parts of a plant can be used for food, medicine, and animal feed. Despite this however women are often among the poorest. Please bring information on the subject for sharing.
Accommodation:  Accommodation will be at the local hostel which is serving the community as training center for sustainable agriculture. Enough sharing rooms are available with running water, solar power electricity, and toilet and out side kitchen.
Facilities available: Post office, telephone and Internet, and shopping center available in Mwanga town. There is bank where you can change cash foreign money mostly US$ and euros. Traveler cheques and ATM service can be attended in the nearby town Moshi and there is reliable transport from Mwanga.
Leisure Activities:  Mwanga has many options for week end activities. We will suggest few and more can be discussed during the orientation. Possibility is to do week end Safari to Ngorongoro or Arusha National Park to see wild Animals. Other possibilities are  Kindoroko Mountain climb and rain forest tour, Spice tour to learn various spices, herb gardens and learn how to make local meals, Excursions  in canoes to catch fish with local fisherman in the dam called Nyumba ya Mungu [House of God], along the dam shores you will  have an unique bird life experience. Please bring more ideas.

Camp Code: UV. 85
Dates:04.02.2007 - 17.02.2007
Location: Unguja-ZANZIBAR

The Project: The host community is running various programs to support youth empowerment and employment. The projects include trainings and life skills, soft loans, campaign against drug abuse, environment conservation among many others. During the work camp, volunteers will be doing the following activities: Renovation of animal feed store, Construction of mushroom shed, Setting up drip irrigation system, Establishment of tree nursery, Establishment of pasture plots,Tree planting.
Study Part:    Drugs and Youth; Drug abuse is a global phenomenon. It affects almost every country although its extent and characteristic differ from region to region. Drug abuse trends around the world, especially among young people. It is an international trade and destroys lives everywhere. Bring information related to the topic from your community /country.
Accommodation:  Accommodation will be at the youth communal living center. Enough rooms for sharing, running water, shower, electricity and TV.
Facilities available: There are convenience shops around. Most of the other supplies have to come either from Zanzibar stone or the nearby towns located like 10km. We will have full time vehicle in case of emergency at the work camp.
Leisure Activities:  Zanzibar is a paradise, spice Island. You can not manage to miss being in this Indian Ocean Island. There is more than then time we are have to do especially for week ends.  A day stone tour visit, spice tours,  Zala Park with various species of snakes without forget swimming and playing with friendly dolphins at Kizimkazi or makundichi beach. We can do safari in Zanzibar as well, a nice wildlife safari you can do on Zanzibar is to Jozani Forest Conservation Area to see the Zanzibar Red Colobus monkeys. These monkeys are endemic to Zanzibar island (Unguja), but a small population has been trans-located to Pemba Island, They are highly endangered, numbering around 1,500.They are very attractive monkeys, being red, black and white, with individuals being easily recognizable. The long, limp white 'crown' on their heads is characteristic. Please bring more ideas!!!

Camp Code: UV. 86
Dates:18.02.2007-03.03.2007
Location: Unguja-ZANZIBAR

The Project: The host community is running various programs to support youth empowerment and employment. The projects include trainings and life skills, soft loans, campaign against drug abuse, environment conservation among many others. During the work camp, volunteers will be doing the following activities: Renovation of animal feed store, Construction of mushroom shed, Setting up drip irrigation system, Establishment of tree nursery, Establishment of pasture plots, Tree planting.
Study Part:    Drugs and Youth; Drug abuse is a global phenomenon. It affects almost every country although its extent and characteristic differ from region to region. Drug abuse trends around the world, especially among young people. It is an international trade and destroys lives everywhere. Bring information related to the topic from your community /country.
Accommodation:  Accommodation will be at the youth communal living center. Enough rooms for sharing, running water, shower, electricity and TV.
Facilities available: There are convenience shops around. Most of the other supplies have to come either from Zanzibar stone or the nearby towns located like 10km. We will have full time vehicle in case of emergency at the work camp.
Leisure Activities:  Zanzibar is a paradise, spice Island. You can not manage to miss being in this Indian Ocean Island. There is more than then time we are have to do especially for week ends.  A day stone tour visit, spice tours,  Zala Park with various species of snakes without forget swimming and playing with friendly dolphins at Kizimkazi or makundichi beach. We can do safari in Zanzibar as well, a nice wildlife safari you can do on Zanzibar is to Jozani Forest Conservation Area to see the Zanzibar Red Colobus monkeys. These monkeys are endemic to Zanzibar island (Unguja), but a small population has been trans-located to Pemba Island, They are highly endangered, numbering around 1,500.They are very attractive monkeys, being red, black and white, with individuals being easily recognizable. The long, limp white 'crown' on their heads is characteristic. Please bring more ideas!!!

Camp Code: UV. 87
Dates:04.03.2007 - 17.03.2007
Location: MWIKA, KILIMANJARO

The Project:  This project will take place in Mwika Village. This a rural area located in the slops of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest in Africa. Local people in this region are mostly farmers growing coffee, banana plantation among other crops. Petty businesses and tourism in the neighborhood villages is another source of income.
The work camp will take place in collaboration with the village environmental committee and other existing institutions like schools and Religious organization. Volunteers will be involved in conservation activities in the forest along Kilimanjaro natural forest and the villages around. This will include: tree replanting, environment education, helping establishments of tree nurseries
Study Part:   Trade and Globalization;  The end of the 1980S saw the end of the cold war and many hoped that this will  provide  the opportunity to bridge  the division between developed and developing countries. The buzzwords of the 1990s –“Globalization and liberalisation” were expected to lead to lead economic growth of the poorest countries. In these countries there has been little improvement and real income and economic growth has been slow and unstable. Bring information for sharing.
Leisure Activities:  Possibilities are to do week end Safari to Ngorongoro or Arusha National Park to see wild Animals. Other possibility is a day Hiking to Mount Kilimanjaro [The highest in Africa] you will not be able to rich the pick. Spice tour to learn various spices, herb gardens and learn how to make local meals in the area, visiting historical sites including traditional worshiping sites etc. Please bring more ideas!!!

Camp Code: UV. 88
Dates: 17.03.2007 - 31. 03
Location: MWIKA, KILIMANJARO

The Project:  This project will take place in Mwika Village. This a rural area located in the slops of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest in Africa. Local people in this region are mostly farmers growing coffee, banana plantation among other crops. There is a lot a petty businesses and tourism in the neighborhood village like Marangu.
The work camp will take place in collaboration with the village environmental committee and other existing institutions like schools and Religious organization. Volunteers will be involved in conservation activities in the forest along Kilimanjaro natural forest and the villages around. This will include: tree replanting, environment education, helping establishments of tree nurseries
Study Part:   Trade and Globalization;  The end of the 1980S saw the end of the cold war and many hoped that this will  provide  the opportunity to bridge  the division between developed and developing countries. The buzzwords of the 1990s –“Globalization and liberalisation” were expected to lead to lead economic growth of the poorest countries. In these countries there has been little improvement and real income and economic growth has been slow and unstable. Bring information for sharing.
Leisure Activities:  Possibilities are to do week end Safari to Ngorongoro or Arusha National Park to see wild Animals. Other possibility is a day Hiking to Mount Kilimanjaro [The highest in Africa] you will not be able to rich the pick. Spice tour to learn various spices, herb gardens and learn how to make local meals in the area, visiting historical sites including traditional worshiping sites etc. Please bring more ideas!!!

Camp Code: UV. 89
Dates: 01.04.2007 - 14.04.2007
Location: Usangi-KILIMANZARO

The community: Mwanga District is one of the six administrative districts in Kilimanjaro region. It is situated in the north eastern part of Tanzania, 60km south east of Moshi in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and Pare Mountains. The community is reached from Moshi Town and Dar es Salaam by Road. The district covers the area of 2,641 square kilometers. Out of these 443 sq kms re used  for agricultural activities, 12,007 sq kms are for livestock and wild life activities and 37.7 sq kms are covered by forest and the rest occupied by water. The population of Mwanga is 115,145 inhabitants in which 55,327 are men and 59,818 are women. Volunteer will concentrate working in Usangi community.
The Project: Volunteers will be helping to make bricks and construction of local primary school class rooms. Together with the community members volunteers will be planting trees around the school.
Study Part:   The Impact of HIV/AIDS in development; AIDS has a terrible effect on individuals and communities and places hug strains on the health care and social systems. During the work camp will be able to have presentation on Tanzania situation and sharing good practices from different countries. Please bring information.
Accommodation:  Volunteer will be accommodated at the residential house offered by the host community. There is running water, shower, electricity and other basic facilities. Get ready to share room with other volunteers.
Facilities available: Post office, telephone and Internet, and shopping center. There is bank where you can change cash foreign money mostly US$ and euros. Traveler cheques and ATM service can be attended in the nearby town Moshi and there is reliable transport from Mwanga and Usangi.

Camp Code: UV. 90
Dates: 15.04.2007 - 28.04.2007
Location: Usangi-KILIMANZARO

The community: Mwanga District is one of the six administrative districts in Kilimanjaro region. It is situated in the north eastern part of Tanzania, 60km south east of Moshi in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and Pare Mountains. The community is reached from Moshi Town and Dar es Salaam by Road. The district covers the area of 2,641 square kilometers. Out of these 443 sq kms re used  for agricultural activities, 12,007 sq kms are for livestock and wild life activities and 37.7 sq kms are covered by forest and the rest occupied by water. The population of Mwanga is 115,145 inhabitants in which 55,327 are men and 59,818 are women. Volunteer will concentrate working in Usangi community.
The Project: Volunteers will be helping to make bricks and construction of local primary school class rooms. Together with the community members volunteers will be planting trees as well around the school.
Study Part:   The Impact of HIV/AIDS in development; AIDS has a terrible effect on individuals and communities and places hug strains on the health care and social systems. During the work camp will be able to have presentation on Tanzania situation and sharing good practices from different countries. Please bring information.
Accommodation:  Volunteer will be accommodated at the residential house offered by the host community. There is running water, shower, electricity and other basic facilities. Get ready to share room with other volunteers.
Facilities available: Post office, telephone and Internet, and shopping center. There is bank where you can change cash foreign money mostly US$ and euros. Traveler cheques and ATM service can be attended in the nearby town Moshi and there is reliable transport from Mwanga and Usangi.

Camp Code: UV. 91
Dates: 06.05.2007 - 19.05.2007
Location: ARUSHA

The community:  The project will be situated 50km north west of Arusha on the road to the National parks of Ngorongoro and Serengeti. The Monduli Mountains together with Monduli town lie on the right hand if you are heading to these parks. Monduli is the capital of Monduli district.
The Project: Helping to build a kindergarten school in the community.
Study Part: Gender and Development; Women are vital in nourishing the world. They produce 60 to 80 percent of the food in most developing countries and their role in farming continues to grow. More than simply supplying labour, women possess a vast and detailed knowledge of many crops-such as how the different parts of a plant can be used for food, medicine, and animal feed. Despite this however women are often among the poorest. Please bring information on the subject for sharing.
Facilities available: Post office, telephone and shopping center. There is bank where you can change cash foreign money mostly US$ and euros. Traveler cheques and ATM service can be attended in the nearby town Arusha and there is reliable transport from Monduli.
Leisure Activities:  Arusha is known as Capital of tourism activities. You can not make your trip to Tanzania without being in Arusha. Options for week end activities are; Wild life Safari to Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara or Serengeti National Parks. Others include escarpment climbing, evergreen rain forest tour, the medicinal herbs tour etc. Kindly bring more ideas!!

Camp Code: UV. 91
Dates: 06.05.2007 - 19.05.2007
Location: ARUSHA

The community:  The project will be situated 50km north west of Arusha on the road to the National parks of Ngorongoro and Serengeti.  The Monduli Mountains together with Monduli town lie on the right hand if you are heading to these parks. Monduli is the capital of Monduli district.
The Project: Helping to build a kindergarten school in the community.
Study Part: Gender and Development; Women are vital in nourishing the world. They produce 60 to 80 percent of the food in most developing countries and their role in farming continues to grow. More than simply supplying labour, women possess a vast and detailed knowledge of many crops-such as how the different parts of a plant can be used for food, medicine, and animal feed. Despite this however women are often among the poorest. Please bring information on the subject for sharing.
Facilities available: Post office, telephone and shopping center. There is bank where you can change cash foreign money mostly US$ and euros. Traveler cheques and ATM service can be attended in the nearby town Arusha and there is reliable transport from Monduli.
Leisure Activities:  Arusha is known as Capital of tourism activities. You can not make your trip to Tanzania without being in Arusha. Options for week end activities are; Wild life Safari to Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara or Serengeti National Parks. Others include escarpment climbing, evergreen rain forest tour, the medicinal herbs tour etc. Kindly bring more ideas.