Locals washing their clothes at the nearest stream Best and his mama, they share this home with his brothers and sister Some of the neighbourhood kids who loved having their pictures taken, always smiling This family share their home with 4 other families and it is one room to each family including the family below. … More Finally we have pictures…

Ipogolo is home to some of the poorest children and families in Iringa and is heavily in need of funding to support them.  My journey on Friday took me to this part of Iringa where i had the privilege of meeting some families here, they opened up their homes to me and the children spoke … More Ipogolo Iringa

Wednesday 9th September was my first night in Iringa, i had met Tully the lady of the house and wife of Willard the lead co-ordinator for the voluntary work i will be doing during my time here.  Tully and Willard have a 15month old baby boy called Faith and Tully’s nieces Friain and Atu, they … More Life in Iringa

Wednesday 9th September and i was up early as i had a long day ahead of me, the bus journey to Iringa was 10hrs and i had no idea what to expect. I packed all my stuff up and waited downstairs for Geoffrey to arrive to take me to the bus station ready for my … More Welcome to Iringa

Tuesday 8th September and i finally arrived at Dar es Salaam airport Tanzania. As i stepped off the plane the immediate rush of people poured into the arrivals area and i was directed to the immigration and visa queue, wasn’t much of a queue i have to be honest but more of a push your … More Finally made it – I’m in Tanzania!!!

In two weeks time i shall begin my journey to a village in Tanzania called Iringa. Iringa is one of Tanzania’s thirty administrative regions. The regional capital is Iringa.  The former Iringa Region had a population of 1,495,333. The currently sized Iringa, the four old northern districts, had a combined population of 840,404.  Iringa Region … More Iringa Tanzania – In two weeks

So my trip this time has come to an end, thank you to all of you who have stayed with me these past 2 weeks, it has been so comforting to know that you have taken interest in these kids, the work i have done and that i have been able to share my time … More Final blog…

So the end of my 2weeks has finally arrived and i have to say it has been the most emotional time, as i sit here typing this blog i find it hard to hold back tears due to how special and fantastic this experience has been.  I have met some amazing little girls, full of … More What an amazing 2 weeks

It has come to that time of this trip where it all comes to end an in Cusco Peru and life goes back to normality back in the UK, but this is how my final 2 days panned out. Saturday morning i was invited to Mamita Carmens home for lunch, she lives with her mum, … More Final 2 days – Starting with Saturday

Friday morning i woke up feeling just as ill,  a high temperature and couldn’t really cope with the sounds coming from the girls downstairs.  I was just too cold to stay in bed and knowing i have 3 days left i had to make myself go and spend time with the girls. Mamita took one … More Just me and my 2 Chicas