In 1961, after an independence campaign almost completely free
from violence, Britain granted independence to its UN mandated
territory, Tanzania. 2011 - 50 th Anniversary of Tanzanias
Independence
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Tanganyika was never a British colony, and did not receive the
investment in infra-structure, economic development and education
made in Kenya or Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). The legacy of
COLONIALISM: Not all aspects of Britains rule were bad. However, at
the time of independence in 1961 there were only: 3 African
officers in the army 2 out of 57 District commissioners 16 out of
184 doctors 2 out of 57 lawyers Fewer than 30 African secondary
school teachers About 100km of tarred road Not all aspects of
Britains rule were bad. However, at the time of independence in
1961 there were only: 3 African officers in the army 2 out of 57
District commissioners 16 out of 184 doctors 2 out of 57 lawyers
Fewer than 30 African secondary school teachers About 100km of
tarred road Most of the British civil servants and educationists
returned to the UK in 1961-2, but many kept a great love of the
country they had served. However Britain insisted that Tanzania pay
their pensions!
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Trevor Huddleston was an Anglican monk and priest. In 1943,
aged 30, he was sent to the Sophiatown suburb of Johannesburg, and
rapidly became a prominent campaigner against apartheid. Trevor
Huddleston (1913-1998) In 1956, with his arrest and imprisonment
imminent, Huddlestons superiors ordered him back to Britain. He
published a book Naught for Your Comfort which had huge
significance in turning the minds of many in the West against
apartheid.
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In 1960, as independence was approaching in Tanzania,
Huddleston was appointed Bishop of Masasi in Mtwara region. His
friendship with Julius Nyerere developed and he became a firm
supporter of the Tanzanian Government which emerged. However
nationalisation of private companies and utilities and other
socialist measures were seen as pro-communist by some in western
Governments.
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Soon after the Society had been formed in 1976, the founders
launched The Tanzania Development Trust. Huddleston and a group of
friends felt that Tanzania needed support and in 1976 founded the
Britain-Tanzania Society, with twin branches in Tanzania and the
United Kingdom.
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In many ways the prospects for progress and development in
Tanzania are now good: GDP has been rising steadily at around 5%-6%
annually. Tanzania benefits very much from tourist revenues. GDP
has been rising steadily at around 5%-6% annually. Tanzania
benefits very much from tourist revenues. GNI per head is now
around $1118 and the urban Middle Class is certainly benefiting.
The country has the worlds biggest gold mine, and reserves of other
gems and minerals. Natural gas is beginning to flow from the
Songosongo gas field.
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TANZANIASUB-SAHARAN AFRICAUK 199720071997200719972007
Population (Millions) 31.641.3619.5798.258.361 Population growth
rate (% per annum) 2.70%2.60%0.50% GDP per capita (constant $US
2005 PPP) 8191118153918812664933717 Growth in GDP per capita (% per
annum) 3.20%2.00%2.40% Population living on less than $1.25 per day
(%) a 88.50%58.40%n.a. Life Expectancy (male) (years)
46.851.448.750.574.977.2 Life Expectancy (female) (years)
50.153.65252.679.981.6 Infant Mortality (per '000 live births) b
88.773.497.788.55.64.9 Primary School Net Enrolment d
49.00%97.80%55.60%72.40%99.90%97.20% Primary School Completion Rate
e 48.00%85.40%49.90%63.20%n.a. Primary School Pupil Teacher Ratio f
385342441918 Per Capita Expenditure on Health ($US constant 2005) g
10.822.332.151.92163.83260.5 Access to Improved Water (% of
population) h 53%55% 58%100%
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Thats why Tanzania still needs support Thats why Tanzania still
needs support
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TDTs general income fell, but private donations rose
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The story of a fund-raising CHAMPION! The Link between Sydenham
High School in South London and Rugambwa High School, in Bukoba,
Kagera Region, Tanzania goes back to 2004. Rugambwa is a selective
State Boarding School for Girls, educating able girls from all over
the Republic up to A level and University Entrance. By 2008, it
still had no Information Technology Provision.
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In 2008, TDT arranged for its partner Trust, Computers4Africa
to provide the school with more than 30 modern computers with LCD
flat screens. However the only room available was tiny: most
computers had to be stored.
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In 2009, Sydenhams charismatic Maths teacher, Claire Daley
offered to make a sponsored fund- raising climb of Kilimanjaro to
raise funds to build a proper IT centre for Rugambwa. She just made
it down! All was not so good on my descent, the weather changed and
was now beautiful sunshine, and because of this and pure
dehydration I collapsed before reaching our camp which was to be
our rest point for a couple of hours. 2 porters managed to drag me
to camp where I was then treated by a doctor with drip/IVF fluids
etc. I was then stretchered down to the next camp. Luckily the next
day I could just about walk so was allowed to do the final descent
all in all a real adventure/challenge of a life time!!! TDT primed
the pump with 1000 and then through sponsorship and school fund-
raising, Claire brought the sponsorship total up to an amazing
5581, about 1900 short of the total needed. Claires next effort was
to organise a remarkable fashion show. Working with a group of
parents, she persuaded several elegant fashion boutiques to lend
many up-market outfits, some by Britains most famous fashion
designers. These were modelled by staff, parents and students, and
this raised 1900. The target was reached! Finally, to put the icing
on the cake another Trust was so impressed by Claires efforts that
it gave a further 4900! It would be a dream I.T. Room and on June
20 th it was opened by the Claire herself.
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There is never enough money for all the projects submitted, so
we use this checklist to help decide between projects:
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A borehole and water storage tank was funded for the
kindergarten run by the Bagamoyo Childrens Carers Association.
Nursery and Pre-School
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Mwandiga Primary School, Kigoma New girls toilets at this very
large school, with over 1,300 pupils. HCF supported this project
Nyalima Primary School, Mwanza Five new girls toilets also at this
large Mwanza Primary School. Trust House supported this
project
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Buigiri Adult Blind Rehabilitation Centre Some years ago TDT
paid for a borehole and windmill for this centre. On windless days
there is no water, so we are now paying for an electric pump to be
installed.
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Our most recent project is with a community on Fundo island,
off the coast of Pemba. When there is power cut (frequent!) on
Pemba, there is no water. We have funded water storage tanks for
the Fundo Fisheries NGO. As pointed out, there were some financial
shortage but due a good cooperation and commitments that were
delivered by the Fundo residents we succeeded to complete this
project and very individual within Island is happy for the better
utilization of service from the finished project.
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Helping those with disabilities The Kwa Mkono Residential
Centre for boys and girls near Tanga- many have disabilities caused
by polio. We have been pleased to increase the solar lighting.
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Katumba 2 School, Tukuyu. A large primary school with special
facilities for physically disabled and blind students and those
with behaviour problems. We paid for the 70m covered walkway. Last
year we built a new classroom. Thanks to an anonymous Trust for
support.
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Musoma Community Projects The Anglican Diocese of Mara is
working to support all the population of the remote villages
between Musoma and the Kenya border. Women have either to pound
small amounts of maize, with no surplus to sell or carry heavy
loads through the bush, where they have been subject to attacks by
wild animals and predatory men. TDT has received a generous grant
from the HILDEN CHARITABLE FUND to enable the Diocese to build 4
maize mills. Each mill will be run by a village committee, with
technical support from the Diocese, and will generate funds for
maintenance as well as providing income for the women. Next year
they hope to build 4 more mills.
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Secondary Education The third and final laboratory at Samaritan
School Mbeya.
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Childrens Libraries Congratulations and thanks to Michael Young
for his fund-raising climb of Kili for Songea Childrens
Library
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Business Projects One of our 2010 projects is the Hurumia
Watoto Centre in Mwanza. This project provides a centre for AIDS
widows to earn money through making clothes, school uniforms,
embroidery and batik prints. TDT project officer, Aseri Katanga
(centre) was visiting in January 2010. Our grant was made possible
by the Hilden Charitable Fund.
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TDT has been glad to install Solar Power at Ngula Secondary
School, Mwanza Region.
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TDT has a remarkable record of achievement much appreciated by
our project partners: KIVIDEA is very happy to receive your message
tranfering the good word of support of pound 2500 to enable it
getting chairs and table. Thank you very much for your interedt and
understanding our need to be supported. This is a commendable
support that will enable us organising meetings, trainings and
other important event.
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Especially, we thank HCF for 34 years of support and
encouragement! Especially, we thank HCF for 34 years of support and
encouragement!
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What are the challenges faced by a small NGO like TDT?
2.Adequately researching projects to avoid glitches 3.Establishing
the right criteria. Funding revenue? Are stringent demands on
structure reasonable? 4.Managing monitoring and reporting
6.Managing work load use of committee 7.Engaging younger members
5.Building a supporter base, when not single issue 8.Lack of money
1.Achieving a partnership with Tanzanian members
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So what are we doing ourselves to raise money ? 1.Training a
Funding Officer to lead in our applications to Trusts 2.Seeking to
build a relationship with more big Trusts 3.Applying to DfID, Comic
Relief- maybe EU 5.Trying to raise more money from members
6.Developing a legacy pack 4.Using our websites more effectively
7.Holding fund-raising events
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Message from the President of Tanzania to the Tanzania
Development Trust: I am appreciative of your valuable efforts and
contribution in bettering the lives of Tanzanians and in building
friendship and understanding between the people of our two
countries. I very much cherish these efforts initiated and driven
by passionate and committed individuals such as your members. They
have proved to be enduring, sustainable and beneficial to both of
us. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of
Tanzania. 9 March 2006. Message from the President of Tanzania to
the Tanzania Development Trust: I am appreciative of your valuable
efforts and contribution in bettering the lives of Tanzanians and
in building friendship and understanding between the people of our
two countries. I very much cherish these efforts initiated and
driven by passionate and committed individuals such as your
members. They have proved to be enduring, sustainable and
beneficial to both of us. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the
United Republic of Tanzania. 9 March 2006. With the help of YOU,
our members and caring Trusts, it is our mission to continue to
work in partnership with the people of Tanzania in a way that they
so deeply value. WWW.TanzDevTrust.org
