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The work of ETI and the Karagwe Diocese is affected by the national political climate in Tanzania. ETI and KAD have worked together on each of the issues below and look forward to continued progress under a new Tanzanian president. Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania’s president, has been described as calm, conciliatory, inclusive, rational and diplomatic.…
Read MoreShortly after the Civil War in the United States, “Decoration Day” was established to honor the fallen soldiers. Our current Memorial Day reminds us that people were united in purpose and indeed sacrificed their lives for democracy. In response, we are anchored in gratitude and submitted to that which serves our fellow citizen. From 1868:…
Read MoreThe murder of #GeorgeFloyd sparked an international outcry that compelled millions to speak out against brutalities by abusers of power and authority that have been leveled at Black persons. Specifically, protesters the world over called for fair, equitable and humane treatment of Black persons and demanded accountability among those in authority generally and police officers…
Read MoreCheck out the ETI Newsletter for May. We’re half-way to our funding goal and have a Guest Blog by Dr. Bagonza on Tanzania’s new president. Read on. 1. YOUR SUPPORT MAKES AN IMPACTMany thanks to those who helped ETI reach its May funding goal early – on May 11th! Your generosity earned us a 5K…
Read MoreRead on to learn more about Tanzania’s first female president, Samia Suluhu Hassan in our Guest Blog by Rev. Dr. Benson Bagonza, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT), Karagwe Diocese (KAD). Tanzanian’s new President, Samia Suluhu Hassan became President by an act of the constitution. By virtue of being Vice President through…
Read MoreIn hot climates with little infrastructure, transportation or refrigeration, fresh foods rot fast. Turning a raw crop (i.e.) pineapple into pineapple juice lengthens shelf life, improves community health, reduces crop waste, provides income & boosts equity if inclusive. Now through May, all gifts to help build the food processing plant will be doubled up to…
Read MoreETI is eager to share the latest copy of our newsletter that welcomes new subscribers, thanks our donors, outlines plans for the no frills NO GALA gala and presents plans for funding the Pineapple Juice Processing Plant. Click the image below to get all The Latest from ETI. Construction on the Pineapple Juice Processing Plant…
Read MoreIt was a no frills year. And now, ETI announces the no frills NO GALA gala to be held May 1-11. Your donation given during this time will be doubled up to 5K thanks to a loyal ETI supporter who provided the match. Your gift will go to support the construction of the Pineapple Juice…
Read MoreSamia Suluhu Hassan – Tanzania’s New President: The following article was published 19 March, 2021 by the BBC – British Broadcasting Corporation. IMAGE COPYRIGHT TANZANIA STATE HOUSE On Wednesday evening – March 17, 2021 – she had the task of announcing to Tanzanians that President John Magufuli had died, and now Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan…
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