Trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar summer 2022

I took my trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar in July of 2022 and I can tell you that it was the most life changing experience! We spent majority of our stay in Kairo, a small village in Kiwengwa. The locals were the most heart-warming, generous, welcoming people I have ever met.
Their dedication to their community was so inspiring. They want to grow and learn on their own as well as with one another. Their perseverance was out of this world! My biggest take away from them was that it is never too late to get what you want out of this lifetime.
There is a certain generalization about Africa as a whole that it is very poor and very hungry. While they may not have designer bags and 60in flat screens, they are thriving with what they do have. They have plenty of food, water and other necessities everyday for themselves and their family. The only thing they lack is access to a proper education which every human deserves. Teaching them English was such an honor knowing that it will open their future up to brand new job opportunities.
I learned so much from these beautiful people; how to minimize my carbon footprint, the impact of every dollar spent, how to preserve mother nature and her inhabitants, what true happiness looks like and so much more. I cannot thank the locals, our amazing guides(Sophie and Boi), and GIVE enough for bringing this experience about. I have extended my family globally and expanded my knowledge.
Everyday was an adventure and a new opportunity for growth. Whether it was doing construction to add onto the local school, swimming with dolphins, learning Swahili, exploring the land and culture, the list goes on. Knowledge is POWER. I will see them soon and I plan on joining GIVE on more trips in the future.<3