Family Trips
Tailored for families with young children
“I’ve never seen so much gratitude and hope” - Eduardo Lins Henrique (Karimu volunteer)
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Family Volunteer Trips--tailored for families with young children between the ages of six and eleven. There is a lot of value to joining a volunteer trip and experiencing a deep connection with the community as you can see from these testimonials by past volunteers. Your presence is enormously appreciated by the community.
Over the past fifteen years Karimu has developed strong friendships within the community. You will be welcomed as family and become engaged with the community. Especially since each family will be paired with a host family that they will visit and join in their daily chores. Also, you will have the chance to spend time in the schools where you can participate in activities and learn about the day and the life of students. |
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Itinerary — Jult 13 to July 20
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Day one - Arrival in JRO
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Day two - Welcome in Ayalagaya
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Day three - Tour of communities that Karimu serves
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Day four - Visit school
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Day five - Visit with Tanzanian family—learn about their daily life
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Day six - Other activity/school
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Day seven - Competition, farewell
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Day eight - Departure
Typical daily schedule
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07:00 - Breakfast
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07:45 - Walk or ride to the site
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12:00 - Lunch
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16:00 - Return to the institute. Time to shower, relax, wash clothes, etc.
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18:00 - Cultural talk by our staff
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18:30 - Dinner
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19:00 - Debrief the day, play games, etc.
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20:00 - More games for those who are not yet ready to go to bed!
Food and Accommodations
Accommodations are basic and comfortable. Each chalet where the volunteers stay includes two bedrooms, a living room, and an outdoor courtyard where the washing sink, bathroom, and shower are located.
Meals are simple, but nutritious. Generally they will consist of a kind of meat with rice or Ugali (a traditional porridge made from white maize) and beans.
Agricultural institute where families stay
Trip Oversight
Dominic Parker (Dom), Director of Operations Green Light Ventures (GLV). will organize the trip, logistics, schedule, and your safety and well-being. Dom has direct experience with Tanzania culture as he has lived in the country for two years. He now divides his time between the UK and Tanzania. In addition, Green Light Ventures offers a three-day safari at the end of your trip—if you so choose
Participation requirements:
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Children should be between six to twelve years old and be accompanied by at least one parent.
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To qualify, the family will have donated at least $3,000.00 in the past 12 months or $10,000.00 in the last three years.
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At least 3 families with at least 10 participants are needed for the trip to run
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Cost depends on the number of participants—est. $1200 for adults/$800 for children. This covers transfers to and from the airport, meals and accommodations, and the services of Tanzanian staff members acting as guides and translators. (Airfare and safari are excluded.)
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Safari and other activities are optional and vary in price. (GreenLight Ventures offers a trip—or you can choose your own)
Please email Karimu President Marianne Kent-Stoll at [email protected] or Karimu COO Nelson Mattos at [email protected] with your questions.
Family Trips
Tailored for families with young children
“I’ve never seen so much gratitude and hope” - Eduardo Lins Henrique (Karimu volunteer)
|
Family Volunteer Trips--tailored for families with young children between the ages of six and eleven. There is a lot of value to joining a volunteer trip and experiencing a deep connection with the community as you can see from these testimonials by past volunteers. Your presence is enormously appreciated by the community.
Over the past fifteen years Karimu has developed strong friendships within the community. You will be welcomed as family and become engaged with the community. Especially since each family will be paired with a host family that they will visit and join in their daily chores. Also, you will have the chance to spend time in the schools where you can participate in activities and learn about the day and the life of students. |
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Itinerary — Jult 13 to July 20
-
Day one - Arrival in JRO
-
Day two - Welcome in Ayalagaya
-
Day three - Tour of communities that Karimu serves
-
Day four - Visit school
-
Day five - Visit with Tanzanian family—learn about their daily life
-
Day six - Other activity/school
-
Day seven - Competition, farewell
-
Day eight - Departure
Typical daily schedule
-
07:00 - Breakfast
-
07:45 - Walk or ride to the site
-
12:00 - Lunch
-
16:00 - Return to the institute. Time to shower, relax, wash clothes, etc.
-
18:00 - Cultural talk by our staff
-
18:30 - Dinner
-
19:00 - Debrief the day, play games, etc.
-
20:00 - More games for those who are not yet ready to go to bed!
Food and Accommodations
Accommodations are basic and comfortable. Each chalet where the volunteers stay includes two bedrooms, a living room, and an outdoor courtyard where the washing sink, bathroom, and shower are located.
Meals are simple, but nutritious. Generally they will consist of a kind of meat with rice or Ugali (a traditional porridge made from white maize) and beans.
Agricultural institute where families stay
Trip Oversight
Dominic Parker (Dom), Director of Operations Green Light Ventures (GLV). will organize the trip, logistics, schedule, and your safety and well-being. Dom has direct experience with Tanzania culture as he has lived in the country for two years. He now divides his time between the UK and Tanzania. In addition, Green Light Ventures offers a three-day safari at the end of your trip—if you so choose
Participation requirements:
-
Children should be between six to twelve years old and be accompanied by at least one parent.
-
To qualify, the family will have donated at least $3,000.00 in the past 12 months or $10,000.00 in the last three years.
-
At least 3 families with at least 10 participants are needed for the trip to run
-
Cost depends on the number of participants—est. $1200 for adults/$800 for children. This covers transfers to and from the airport, meals and accommodations, and the services of Tanzanian staff members acting as guides and translators. (Airfare and safari are excluded.)
-
Safari and other activities are optional and vary in price. (GreenLight Ventures offers a trip—or you can choose your own)
Please email Karimu President Marianne Kent-Stoll at [email protected] or Karimu COO Nelson Mattos at [email protected] with your questions.