Comments for The Kanga Project http://thekangaproject.org A small charity working with women and girls in Tanzania, Africa Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:05:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Sponsoring in time for the new academic year by Renee Martin http://thekangaproject.org/2011/12/sponsoring-in-time-for-the-new-academic-year/#comment-223 Renee Martin Wed, 14 Dec 2011 07:05:26 +0000 http://thekangaproject.org/?p=2250#comment-223 As a recent Kanga volunteer who introduced a peer-to-peer soft-skills coaching program at Ilongero Secondary School, I understand first-hand how critical any and all support is for these girls. They face daily conflicts of priorities caused by economic hardship or very frequently a single-parent household. Girls traditionally are required to take on more of the domestic chores, which compete with school attendance and homework. Many of these girls also have to walk to school and back for food each day from villages more than an hour away. There are many circumstances conspiring to deter families from keeping their daughters in school. The longer they stay in school however, the better off they will be. Education means they more likely to avoid the common pitfalls of teenage life: early pregnancy, alcohol or drug abuse and HIV. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to give their time to these shy, bright girls, but you can help defray the cost of school or fees and reduce the obstacles to their education via a donation. As a recent Kanga volunteer who introduced a peer-to-peer soft-skills coaching program at Ilongero Secondary School, I understand first-hand how critical any and all support is for these girls. They face daily conflicts of priorities caused by economic hardship or very frequently a single-parent household. Girls traditionally are required to take on more of the domestic chores, which compete with school attendance and homework. Many of these girls also have to walk to school and back for food each day from villages more than an hour away. There are many circumstances conspiring to deter families from keeping their daughters in school. The longer they stay in school however, the better off they will be. Education means they more likely to avoid the common pitfalls of teenage life: early pregnancy, alcohol or drug abuse and HIV. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be able to give their time to these shy, bright girls, but you can help defray the cost of school or fees and reduce the obstacles to their education via a donation.

]]> Comment on Kids helping kids by Deng Ajak Deng http://thekangaproject.org/2011/03/kids-helping-kids/#comment-66 Deng Ajak Deng Sun, 19 Jun 2011 04:18:31 +0000 http://thekangaproject.org/?p=2139#comment-66 What an opportunity! I had working for RWD. To be honest, I sadly missed Singida region and Ilongero town in particular, what the moment i had there! My thoughts and believes goes to the generous people of Tanzania, Singida area and Kenyaturu commuity and other communities. First of all, i would like to grab this opportunity to say to say thank all the people whom i have known from Tanzania in the course of intenship and would like to apologises for taking so long and aquite period of silience since mid February 2011. To be honest, this not mean i have chose to, but it wasn't my intention to break communication down as it happened, nor was an easy option to take, but it was out of my capacity to take on head, for example, since day one i came back to Australia i was confronted with my personal challenge which i am not intended to tell you about and then came the sickness and had to be admitted in hospital for ten days. What i am trying to put across here is, i haven't forget people of Tanzania or RWDA, Singida, Illongero, Ntuntu and many villages i have visited. My pledged and promised remain unchanged and they are fresh on my mind and memory every day. I will not stop working with and standby people of Tanzania and RWDA, until i have achieved atleast one objective and promise i had pledged. This mean, i will take on the role of representation and advocate wherever i am. I am very much excited to learned that RWDA and it proposed projects running as planned. Also not to forget mention YMC, the organisation which i worked part timer and one of the host organisation alongside RWDA, what an opportunity i had with it members, the same message is apply to them, i am preparing myself to fulfil my promises and i am coming, not sure when, but sooner not later than 2012. Lastly but not least, even if, i took the long period of hibernation still doesn't mean i am completely forget Tanzania as country and the host organisations, it may take what is called patience to understand me. Finally, i missed working with Maria Francise, Immaculator/Mama Patrick, Bonne Angelo, Fidlis, Paul, John and Ramadhan our security guard and finally the visionary Gloria Ndungu. Illongero environment is most awesome and i missed the maize/mahindi and guest house i used to stay in and owner Mama Jamal. This is not forgetting mention Illongero administrations, the chairperson, villages leaders, councile and general people, the list can go on and on. In conclsuion, i am trying my best to find a potential sponsor for RWDA and YMC, i have already contacted number of the Philanthropists and NGOs and i am still waiting feedback from them. I can't wait to go back to Singida region sooner rather than later. I am still contactable on +61402738687 or dengajak@yahoo.com Thank Deng Ajak Deng Biar What an opportunity! I had working for RWD.
To be honest, I sadly missed Singida region and Ilongero town in particular, what the moment i had there! My thoughts and believes goes to the generous people of Tanzania, Singida area and Kenyaturu commuity and other communities.
First of all, i would like to grab this opportunity to say to say thank all the people whom i have known from Tanzania in the course of intenship and would like to apologises for taking so long and aquite period of silience since mid February 2011. To be honest, this not mean i have chose to, but it wasn’t my intention to break communication down as it happened, nor was an easy option to take, but it was out of my capacity to take on head, for example, since day one i came back to Australia i was confronted with my personal challenge which i am not intended to tell you about and then came the sickness and had to be admitted in hospital for ten days.
What i am trying to put across here is, i haven’t forget people of Tanzania or RWDA, Singida, Illongero, Ntuntu and many villages i have visited. My pledged and promised remain unchanged and they are fresh on my mind and memory every day. I will not stop working with and standby people of Tanzania and RWDA, until i have achieved atleast one objective and promise i had pledged. This mean, i will take on the role of representation and advocate wherever i am.
I am very much excited to learned that RWDA and it proposed projects running as planned. Also not to forget mention YMC, the organisation which i worked part timer and one of the host organisation alongside RWDA, what an opportunity i had with it members, the same message is apply to them, i am preparing myself to fulfil my promises and i am coming, not sure when, but sooner not later than 2012.
Lastly but not least, even if, i took the long period of hibernation still doesn’t mean i am completely forget Tanzania as country and the host organisations, it may take what is called patience to understand me. Finally, i missed working with Maria Francise, Immaculator/Mama Patrick, Bonne Angelo, Fidlis, Paul, John and Ramadhan our security guard and finally the visionary Gloria Ndungu.
Illongero environment is most awesome and i missed the maize/mahindi and guest house i used to stay in and owner Mama Jamal. This is not forgetting mention Illongero administrations, the chairperson, villages leaders, councile and general people, the list can go on and on.
In conclsuion, i am trying my best to find a potential sponsor for RWDA and YMC, i have already contacted number of the Philanthropists and NGOs and i am still waiting feedback from them.
I can’t wait to go back to Singida region sooner rather than later. I am still contactable on +61402738687 or dengajak@yahoo.com

Thank

Deng Ajak Deng Biar

]]> Comment on Kids helping kids by kanga http://thekangaproject.org/2011/03/kids-helping-kids/#comment-65 kanga Thu, 14 Apr 2011 20:17:20 +0000 http://thekangaproject.org/?p=2139#comment-65 A big thank you to Liberty Middle School' students. They have raised $533, more than enough to send a girl to school and apparently they had lots of fun in the process. A big thank you to Liberty Middle School’ students. They have raised $533, more than enough to send a girl to school and apparently they had lots of fun in the process.

]]> Comment on our centre needs a name by omDeng Biar http://thekangaproject.org/2010/10/our-centre-needs-a-name/#comment-45 omDeng Biar Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:26:37 +0000 http://wp.thekangaproject.org/?p=1880#comment-45 I would to comment on the name of training centre. I would like the centre be call (Ilongero Rural Women Resource Centre, (IRWRC) because the centre will be meeting point where the women and other people in community will come meets, share ideas, receive information or have training about micro-enterprise skill. It resources centre because the centre will provid educational activities for examples workshop, incumbator training, health and hygienical practice, animal rearing and many more. Also the centre provide other relevant information reagrding coomunity. Therefore, i would training centre being call Ilongero Rural Women Resources Centre(IRWRC). thank Deng Biar RWDA's volunteer I would to comment on the name of training centre.

I would like the centre be call (Ilongero Rural Women Resource Centre, (IRWRC) because the centre will be meeting point where the women and other people in community will come meets, share ideas, receive information or have training about micro-enterprise skill. It resources centre because the centre will provid educational activities for examples workshop, incumbator training, health and hygienical practice, animal rearing and many more. Also the centre provide other relevant information reagrding coomunity. Therefore, i would training centre being call Ilongero Rural Women Resources Centre(IRWRC).

thank

Deng Biar

RWDA’s volunteer

]]> Comment on our centre needs a name by Annie http://thekangaproject.org/2010/10/our-centre-needs-a-name/#comment-44 Annie Sun, 26 Dec 2010 13:53:03 +0000 http://wp.thekangaproject.org/?p=1880#comment-44 Thank you Aseri It is a nice option. The people of Ilongero will have the final say of course and it may well be some time away. Sorry for such a long delay in replying, I have had an extremely busy month. Will be in touch with you soon if I may as I am very interested in what you do. Annie O'Connor Thank you Aseri
It is a nice option. The people of Ilongero will have the final say of course and it may well be some time away. Sorry for such a long delay in replying, I have had an extremely busy month. Will be in touch with you soon if I may as I am very interested in what you do.
Annie O’Connor

]]> Comment on our centre needs a name by Aseri Katanga http://thekangaproject.org/2010/10/our-centre-needs-a-name/#comment-39 Aseri Katanga Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:53:26 +0000 http://wp.thekangaproject.org/?p=1880#comment-39 I would like the centre to be called "WATU" (Watu=People) Women AssociationTraining Centre. I would like the centre to be called “WATU” (Watu=People) Women AssociationTraining Centre.

]]> Comment on Beth’ story by Anonymous http://thekangaproject.org/2009/02/beth-story/#comment-12 Anonymous Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:13:25 +0000 http://wp.thekangaproject.org/2009/02/beth-story/#comment-12 Hi,<br /><br />I have been looking at the Kanga project to be the beneficiary of a large scale fundraising activity I will be doing in the spring of 2010. Could you please contact me at ditt4270@wlu.ca? Given your experience with them, I'd like to get an outsiders perspective on some of the work they have done and hear more about your experience. <br /><br />Thank you kindly,<br />Geoff Dittrich Hi,

I have been looking at the Kanga project to be the beneficiary of a large scale fundraising activity I will be doing in the spring of 2010. Could you please contact me at ditt4270@wlu.ca? Given your experience with them, I'd like to get an outsiders perspective on some of the work they have done and hear more about your experience.

Thank you kindly,
Geoff Dittrich

]]> Comment on Leaving home again by Bonne Angelo http://thekangaproject.org/2008/10/leaving-home-again/#comment-11 Bonne Angelo Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:48:00 +0000 http://wp.thekangaproject.org/2008/10/leaving-home-again/#comment-11 Dear Jane,<br/> <br/>Good after noon.<br/> <br/>Thank you very much for your work. Every one has admired you physical participation and contribution.<br/>As you have promised that we are together even if you will be in Australia keep up we still need you. All projects will be finished on time and you will be updated the progress. <br/>Our promise to you as RWDA is to continue to empower RURAL WOMEN and you go home with that motto. We request you to spread it we know you a the best RWDA Ambassador.<br/>Again on behalf of my family we wish you nice safari to Dar Es Salaam and else where in Tanzania. Later Bon Voyage to Australia.<br/>Please keep it up.<br/> <br/>KWAHERI NA KARIBU TENA RWDA. <br/>Bonne Angelo<br/>e-mail bonneangelo@yahoo.com Dear Jane,

Good after noon.

Thank you very much for your work. Every one has admired you physical participation and contribution.
As you have promised that we are together even if you will be in Australia keep up we still need you. All projects will be finished on time and you will be updated the progress.
Our promise to you as RWDA is to continue to empower RURAL WOMEN and you go home with that motto. We request you to spread it we know you a the best RWDA Ambassador.
Again on behalf of my family we wish you nice safari to Dar Es Salaam and else where in Tanzania. Later Bon Voyage to Australia.
Please keep it up.

KWAHERI NA KARIBU TENA RWDA.
Bonne Angelo
e-mail bonneangelo@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on Not such a dream after all by Beth Temple http://thekangaproject.org/2008/09/not-such-a-dream-after-all/#comment-10 Beth Temple Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:05:00 +0000 http://wp.thekangaproject.org/2008/09/not-such-a-dream-after-all/#comment-10 Hi Jane, My name is Beth Temple (from Australia) and I am coming back to Singida at the beginning of next January to do some vol work for Gloria/RWDA. Sounds like you are really making some progress. When do you get back to Australia? Would love to take over from where you leave off if that would be a help. My direct email is: bethtemple@hotmail.com<br/>Thanks Beth Hi Jane, My name is Beth Temple (from Australia) and I am coming back to Singida at the beginning of next January to do some vol work for Gloria/RWDA. Sounds like you are really making some progress. When do you get back to Australia? Would love to take over from where you leave off if that would be a help. My direct email is: bethtemple@hotmail.com
Thanks Beth

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