Our range of projects has evolved from our long-term partnerships in Tanzania and those being developed in Uganda.
In Tanzania we are involved in the following:
Research and education in Sustainable Agriculture
Most people in rural Tanzania depend on agriculture to feed their families, but as the population increases and rainfall patterns change it is becoming harder to make a living from the land.
One of our major long term initiatives is to develop a centre for research and education on sustainable small scale agriculture. We aim to demonstrate techniques for rainwater harvesting, agroforestry, and composting in order to increase the productivity of subsistence farming.
Building the capacity of local organisations to improve public services
V2V Tanzania is keen to take initiatives to improve the health of the population.
V2V-UK was originally created to fundraise for the construction of a new Health Centre in Uchira. This is now complete and will provide free health care to those who cannot afford to travel to hospital. It will be managed by the Village and District Councils.
HIV/AIDS is a devastating problem in Tanzania. We work in partnership with V2V-Tanzania and an organisation of people living with HIV/AIDS (KIKUHE). We have helped Kikuhe to access funds to build an orphan education centre in the town of Hedaru, and we also pay the salary of a teacher.
Promoting responsible community-based tourism and volunteer experiences
Tanzania is a beautiful country rich in natural resources. Tourists increasingly flock to the white sand beaches and national parks. However, many never experience the real Tanzania. We can help you to find the real Tanzania and be a responsible tourist into the bargain. Your stay in the village will produce direct benefits for the local community.
V2V Tanzania has built accommodation for tourists to stay in Uchira Village in the magnificent lush foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, which can be seen from the balcony.
We are starting to work with other organisations that send volunteers overseas to put in place a code to ensure that host communities and organisations are not exploited by commercial volunteer travel organisations.
