Andrea passed away peacefully in the arms of her children after a short, serious illness. The death of Andrea Karsten was also intensively commemorated in Tanzania. The "Mama Anna" kindergarten in Kizimkazi (South Zanzibar), named after her, held a funeral service. The women´s group TUFAHAMIANE, which was founded among others on Andrea´s impulse and was accompanied by her until her death, came together for a funeral service and commemorated Andrea.
To the Obituary To the Condolence Letter from ZanzibarSolid waste management has become one of the most serious environmental and public health issues confronting cities of Sub-Saharan Africa. Wezesha Mabadiliko (WEMA), an NGO based in mainland Tanzania and current DTP host organisation introduces their upcoming community-based development project. The discussion circulates around possibilities of bans of production and consumption of plastic and advocates for system-wide approaches for managing waste, that includes circular economy models and solutions.
Read onUnsere beiden Freiwilligen Matteo und Paul inszenieren einen literarischen Spaziergang durch Sansibar (Stadt) und Njombe Town und reflektieren dabei ihre Eindrücke über die alltägliche Verwendung der Ressource Holz im Kontext von Kunsthandwerk, Architektur, Brennstoff und Holzwirtschaft.
Read onFühlen. Riechen. Schmecken. Sehen. Stille. Wie leben taube* Menschen in Tansania? Findet gelungene Inklusion im Bildungs- und Gesellschaftssystem statt? Eine Recherchereise über das Taubsein in Tansania und die damit verbundenen möglichen Hürden.
Read onOur volunteer services are renowned for their quality! In the voluntary programs, the young adults from Germany and Tanzania find space for new encounters, intercultural exchange, meaningful cooperation and collecting experience in projects. Intensive preparation, support and reflection after completing the volunteer period are an important part of the projects. The programs are not only influential during the year, but also beyond. Many of the participants are committed to take an active part in our society after their voluntary service.
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