Tanzania gave me my kipawa

Volunteering with BeSomeone Worldwide felt like an unfair exchange. BeSomeone made me feel secure in my schedule, made a point to use me in a way that would develop me too, and immersed me in the work, play and culture of one of the most beautiful, hopeful and promising countries I have ever been to, all the while I got to spend my time with the most enriching human beings. My volunteer trip introduced me to a world I will never mentally leave and will physically return to regularly. BeSomeone gave me my 'Kipawa'.

Laura McShaneOctober 21, 2017besomeone, besomeoneworldwide, lmsocial, tanzania, kipawa, womensempowerment, charityComment

5 Things to Know Before Arriving to Tanzania

My experience as a volunteer in Africa was great, and if you are planning to volunteer aswell, here are the 5 things you need to know before you arrive to Tanzania:

Guides & tipsDawn UrcinoliApril 9, 2017Comment

"I want to be someone who does more" - my volunteer experience

I always planned to travel. I have always been fascinated by people and love experiencing new cultures and ways of life. When the opportunity to travel to Africa presented itself I immediately said, “YES”!

Volunteer experienceKelly RobinsonApril 9, 2017Comment

My life in Tanzania

After a month and a half of living between the city of Arusha and the village of Terrat, we already have settled into our own work routine, which changes depending on each part of the project that we’re working on.

Volunteer experienceValentina ChristliebMarch 23, 2017 Comment

Living in a Maasai village

When we arrived to the village we saw a large group of women dressed in their traditional Maasai attire; they began to sing and dance with so much passion! And that’s when it really hit us, we’re really in Africa!

Volunteer experienceAna PhilibertMarch 23, 2017Comment

How it all started

Maybe it was crazy. The other seven girls probably thought so. But standing there surrounded by acacia trees and goats in the dry African soil, I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt, there was no where else in the world we should be.

InspirationAshley CarrollMarch 23, 2017Comment

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