Posts by Karen Stupic
Apprenticeship + Elias – A 4 x 4 dream
Working on Toyota Land Cruisers is Elias’s favorite! If Elias were to choose the kind of vehicle he’d repair and travel in, it would be 4 x 4’s. He enjoys their strength and how they can travel off-road, especially on safaris. Maneuvering on rugged land is a huge plus in Tanzania, and if you owned…
Read More2025 PZ Donor Trip
English Bridge or Bust! We are excited to announce that Project Zawadi, in partnership with Access 2 Tanzania, will host its annual Donor Trip this November 2025 . As before, there will be two travel options: Safari & Service or Service ONLY. Safari & Service (1 week of English Bridge volunteering) – Nov 8-22 Service…
Read MoreApprenticeship + Isaya – A Motorcycle Mechanic
The Apprenticeship Program opens new possibilities for students! Isaya N. has been supported by Project Zawadi since 2016 when he was in the second grade and performed well in his national exams in 2021, joining Mihingo Secondary School for Form 1 in 2022. But he decided to take a break from the standard school…
Read More4th Annual Benefit Run by Access 2 Tanzania: February 23, 2025
For the last three years, the Access 2 Tanzania guides and staff have come together in a very special way! They are joining forces to support the work of Project Zawadi by leading a benefit run during the Kilimanjaro Marathon weekend. This event is charged with positive energy and camaraderie. Together the guides, staff, and…
Read MoreA Project Zawadi Student Earns Her CPA
Semeni Mazera reached a new step in her career journey! She completed her accounting license and is a finance professional and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). A big congratulations to Semeni for her hard work, determination, and commitment in taking this step to reach her career goals. It was a tough road and as she explained…
Read More2024 Donor Trips: Two Sessions = Double The Fun!
You talked, we listened! We are excited to announce that Project Zawadi, in partnership with Access 2 Tanzania, will host two sets of Donor Trips this November 2024. Within each trip there will be two travel options: Safari & Service or Service ONLY. Trip #1 Safari & Service (1 week of English Bridge volunteering) –…
Read MoreTRAVEL – RUN – GIVE BACK – 2024
You can travel to Tanzania for a unique and very fun Marathon (or Half Marathon or 5k) in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After the race, enjoy an amazing 5-day wildlife safari (through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park) followed by 3 nights in Nyamuswa Village for an up-close look at Project Zawadi’s…
Read MoreEducation in Tanzania: Barriers and Solutions
Barriers to School in Tanzania Primary School is universal, compulsory, and free in Tanzania, but there are a number of reasons why many students attend sporadically or dropout altogether. Cost of required uniforms, textbooks, and school supplies Desire for a child’s labor at home or on the farm Distance – the time required to travel…
Read MoreWhere We Work
Tanzania Just south of the equator is the United Republic of Tanzania – East Africa’s largest country. It is noted for its national parks. Formed in 1964 by the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, Tanzania covers approximately 365,000 square miles – roughly twice the size of the state of California. With an estimated population of…
Read More2023 PZ Donor Trip with NEW Option!
We are happy to announce that Project Zawadi, in partnership with Access 2 Tanzania, will host TWO Donor Trips this November/December. In addition to the classic “Safari & Service” option, we have developed a “Service Only” option that runs over the same dates: November 25-December 9, 2023. Safari & Service: This journey will start with…
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