Today's post comes from TFFT Scholar Vialeth! As you will read, TFFT has supported Vialeth through accounting college (after four years of secondary school). Learn more about the Tanzanian school system here. ALL ABOUT MY INTERNSHIP By: Vialeth Pallangyo, TFFT Scholarship Student As the heading above say I started my internship on 7/Jan/2013 working as
We recently had our first-ever fundraiser in Tanzania. We are 6 months into the launch of our strategic plan and in the middle of a progress report. Therefore, it was the perfect time to throw a "Celebrating Growth" party. One of our Tanzanian Board Members, George Mavroudis, offered to host this event and underwrite it
Hello Blogland! Wow, has it been silent around here! Interestingly, it's always quietest when we have the most to say. TFFT's world remains quite busy. There just aren't enough hours in the day, I tell ya! This week I worked with a group of committed volunteers to stuff our Annual Fund campaign and attended an
Hello and Happy Valentine's Day! So, let's cut to the chase. Those of you who read yesterday's post may be curious about the status of my savings account. You also may be wondering, "Who is this girl making such lofty...and potentially risky...promises?!" When I told Marc my plan, he played devils advocate for a while
There is no question Davos is more than a magic mountain, a boys club, and an annual meeting. Something unique happens in that town each year, and I am not sure if I can do it justice here on the blog. I will, however, try to share my lessons learned, insights, and highlights! Early on,
I've got my window seat confirmed; I've printed my boarding pass, packed my warmest gear (including my fabulous world flag scarf!!), and have 12 hours worth of reading material to get me "prepared" for Davos. "Davos Davos Send Meghann to Davos." This chant is ringing in my head. It's the kids of Matonyok dancing on
2012 was a year of great change, growth, and many, many blessings. Too often the busyness of the day-to-day blinds us to the magic that is really happening before our eyes. I imagine it is somewhat similar to parenting small children. You get so caught up in bedtimes, and three meals a day, and school
Happy Monday! Today's post is sure to get your mouth watering ... and to excite your sweet tooth! Pictured above are The Spencer Family's famous Salt Carmels. This is the third year that the Spencers have transformed their home into a candy factory for the months of November and December. The idea for this holiday
This is such a bittersweet post to write. We talk about how TFFT is a family, and there are many levels to this metaphor. For our kids, TFFT quite literally is family, and for our team, this also feels like the case sometimes. Our team is small enough and spends enough time together that family