Lolarash Sub Parish |Rongai is a part of the Lutheran congregation that empowers communities to improve their own economic, social, and environmental conditions. They work with local knowledge and resources to address community needs, focusing on improving the physical, social, and economic environment of the community.

It is believed that the world’s population recently passed more than 7 billion people, an incredible number to measure. In Tanzania, Africa as well around the world many people still barely meet anyone outside of a small circle of family, friends and community while even more never venture beyond the culture in which they were raised. Intercultural exposure project is aiming to serve as an important means of introducing people around the world to realities they might not normally be exposed to. Many barriers have begun to fall between people around the world, with near-instantaneous communication allowing people on opposite sides of the world to meaningfully interact. Intercultural exposure project encourages people from all walks of life to appreciate and understand distinct cultures and play a key role in creating productive dialogue across the world.

 Home stays and community Life: Staying with a local family or participating in a daily social and economic life e.g. farming, animal husbandry, small business etc. which will offer a deep, genuine connection and insight into daily life and traditions.

 Community Volunteering: Assist in organizations of children activities after school hours. These includes songs, games, support on home works etc. to foster collaboration and build relationships around community.

 Traditional Games and Crafts: Participate in traditional games or crafting activities (e.g., Japanese origami, Masai bracelet etc. which provide an opportunities for interactive experience of different cultural practices. Masai bracelet project is also supporting women economic empowerment in the village

 Storytelling and Personal Narratives: Participate in sessions where individuals share personal stories about their cultural backgrounds or experiences. This humanizes abstract concepts of culture and builds empathy.

Accommodation will be at the community residential house. Volunteers are expect to share rooms. There is also option of camping outside especially when received good number of volunteers. Three meals will be provided at accommodation where volunteer will enjoy actively participation in meals preparation, dish washing and kitchen cleaning. For sustainability reasons, we will consume only food available in the area/Region. However vegetarian meals will be available.

Kamwanga is an administrative ward located in the Longido District of the Arusha Region in Tanzania, near the border with Kenya. It covers an area of 52.96 square kilometers. The population of was 13,053 people in 2022. at the time of the census. Distance from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi town is about 41km and distance from Moshi town to Kamwanga is 102km which makes the total distance of 143km. The community is accessible via public and private transport from Moshi town and Tarakea township. The main economic activities in Longido district are livestock keeping, with over 90% of the population engaged in it, and agriculture, which includes both subsistence and cash crop farming in the highlands. Wildlife tourism is also a significant activity, supported by a large game-controlled area. Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays are free, however, volunteers are advised to have an allowance of extra 2-3 days before or after the project to enjoy what this part of the country offer in terms of cultural and natural attractions. Options for leisure activities includes; Wild-life safari (Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Tarangire National parks); Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro trekking, Eco and cultural tourism among many others.

Travel information, motivation letter and certificate of good conduct.

 Pick up point will be Umoja Lutheran Hostel, located along Liwali Street in Moshi town on the first day of the project at 15:00 hrs. You may wish to reserve your accommodation in this place if arriving before project date umohost07@yahoo.com . Phone number: +255 769 239 860. www.umojahostel.org