Tanzania

Children in the Wilderness

Wilderness Tanzania officially launched the Children in the Wilderness (CITW) programme in the region in 2024. Building on a thriving foundation of Impact work in rural areas, Community Liaison Doctor Tipay has created Eco-Clubs at schools around the Serengeti and Lake Manyara. He is currently seeking support for the scholarship programme too.

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Tanzania

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2nd October 2024
CITW Tanzania: May – September 2024 Highlights
As the vibrant first few months of Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Tanzania’ operations have unfolded, the regional program’s Doctor Tipay has been a whirlwind of action and inspiration, driven by an unwavering commitment to uplifting lives and protecting Tanzania’s precious wildlife. During these transformative early months of implementing CITW in the country, he has...
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Josephine BesticTanzania
30th September 2024
CITW Tanzania – Painting a brighter future
This past week, How to Draw a Lion brought a unique and amazingly inspiring experience to Doctor Tipay’s Children in the Wilderness Tanzania Eco-Club at Manyara Secondary School, Mto wa Mbu! For many of these young students, it was their first time ever holding a paintbrush. Through this creative journey, they’ve been encouraged to think...
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Josephine BesticTanzania
15th August 2024
Volunteers work with Manyara Secondary School Eco-Club
Doctor Tipay, CITW & Community Project Co-ordinator for Wilderness Tanzania, recently hosted volunteers, Beverly and Steven, who spent a week in Karatu and Mto wa Mbu with Children in the Wilderness. Their experience was nothing short of transformative. From the moment they arrived, they were embraced by the warmth and curiosity of the local community,...
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Josephine BesticTanzania
2nd July 2024
WILDERNESS ADDS CITW PROGRAMME TO 2 REGIONS IN EAST AFRICA
July 2024 – Wilderness’ non-profit community programme, Children in the Wilderness (CITW), has officially launched in Kenya and Tanzania. With more than two decades of successfully running the programme in Southern Africa, and Rwanda since 2018, the CITW programme is now also fully operational in these two countries. Sue Goatley with the new Kenyan...
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Josephine BesticKenya, Tanzania
14th June 2024
Wilderness Impact in Action in Tanzania
Building on a thriving foundation of Community Liaison Doctor Tipay’s impact work in Tanzanian communities, Wilderness Tanzania recently officially kickstarted the Children in the Wilderness (CITW) programme here. Eco-Mentor Training Preliminary Eco-Mentor training of teachers and volunteers at partner schools was facilitated by Victoria Falls-based Sue Goatley, Wilderness Zambezi’s veteran Impact Manager. After two days...
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Doctor TipayTanzania
7th March 2024
Manyara National Park Clean-up
Residents of communities near Manyara National Park are playing a crucial role in conserving and protecting the park and its wildlife. Doctor Tipay, Wilderness Tanzania Community Liaison & CITW Programme Co-ordinator, in collaboration with TANAPA Ujirani Mwema, organised a park visit for locals who were on a game scout training and conservation workshop. This park...
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Josephine BesticTanzania
27th February 2024
Wilderness Impact Workshop – Victoria Falls
From 18-21February, a number of familiar faces from our Wilderness family arrived in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, where all our regions were represented during two power days at our 2024 Impact workshop. The last comparable event took place eight years ago, underlining the significance of this event. Gathering an impressive 32 staff, it was great to...
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Josephine BesticBotswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
2nd February 2024
Jangwani Primary School Enviro-Club Clean-up
Rain or shine, Jangwani Primary School Environmental Club members never stop their commitment to cleanliness. With the help of our Tanzanian partner Wayo Africa’s amazing guides, the children turned the general clean-up into a fun adventure. Ending the week with a sparkling environment and celebrating with a hard-earned soda – now that’s a job well...
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Josephine BesticTanzania