Last week, we had the opportunity to take some of our students on a little field trip. Through the guest speakers who have spoken to our kiddos from the United Nations International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), we were invited to TOUR the Tribunal and observe an appeals hearing which was taking place. Besides being
I cannot believe it is May and I am already back in the TFFT office! My name is Maggie Boorman, and some of you may remember me as last year’s TFFT summer intern. So much has happened in the past year, but at the same time, I feel like I was just here in
Over the next few weeks, leading up to RIDETZ, we are going to be introducing the 11 wonderful, enthusiastic, and excited riders, who will be taking off on June 16th! This way, you can learn about the riders before they leave, and then you can follow them through their journey on the blog as we
Meghann has been a Global Shaper in the Charlotte Hub since 2012. WEF defines the Global Shapers Community as a global network of local communities led by exceptional young people whose potential, achievements, and drive make a positive contribution to their communities. Each year the World Economic Forum and the Global Shapers host regional summits
Over the next few weeks, leading up to RIDETZ, we are going to be introducing the 11 wonderful, enthusiastic, and excited riders, who will be taking off on June 16th! This way, you can learn about the riders before they leave, and then you can follow them through their journey on the blog as we
Christmas songs everywhere I pass, everybody looks happy as the big day approaches. In Tanzania, this is the season in which many people travel to join their families and loved ones so that they can celebrate christmas and new year together. In fact even myself have traveled not my to my home place but to
Deep breath—Inhale…1…2…3…and exhale… I have just finished my first ever Teacher Training for our Primary School Teachers who are facilitating the life skills education at Usa River Academy. This was a big challenge for me to complete because, while I can train kids with my eyes closed, training teachers is a whole different animal to
If you remember back to March of this year, you will remember a story of collaboration between Full Circle and an organization called RENEW. Former Full Circle Program Director, Adam Rubin and former TFFT volunteer, Uswege Mwakapango started RENEW with the mission to provide opportunities for young people to connect through creative expression and empower
I’m back with another update from Tanzania, and this one I write with a huge smile on my face! After 3 years of organizing and conducting Teacher Training for TFFT, I was recently rewarded unexpectedly! The participants from the Early Grades Literacy training surprised me in a great way with what they have accomplished since the
Kwaheri sasa During my second week in Tanzania, my host mother taught me the phrase “Kwaheri sasa,” meaning “Goodbye for now.” It stuck with me as I journeyed through my nine weeks with TFFT, and I dreaded the moment when I would finally have to use it. Inevitably, that moment did come, and I am