Amsterdam again (Day 18: June 6th)
We are on our way back and had an amazing time in Tanzania. We are very grateful for all the NGOs that hosted us for our adventure. They have been so generous in giving their time to teach us about their missions, and through these NGOs we have learned deeply about Tanzania. Banjika Secondary School Banjika Secondary School is a rural government day and boarding school serving hundreds of students from low-income farming communities around Karatu. Menlo students have the opportunity to experience firsthand what the daily journey to school is like, including the long walks and after-school responsibilities many students manage. Many Banjika students walk over an hour each way to school, and in their final year, students live on campus so they can focus more intensively on their studies. Banjika has wonderful girls’ dormitories that were built a few years ago and is currently in the process of building dorms for boys. At present, the boys live in classrooms. They are very grateful t...