Weeks before Josh's departure to Tanzania, he was attacked with many thoughts of fear about his travels for no apparent reason up until the time he landed in Tanzania. We knew these thoughts were not from the Lord and that we were on the right track. This trip is only the next step for God's ultimate plan for Farm Hope Thrive, us and the people of Tanzania.
The first week was a time of settling back in, meeting with the Tanzanian attorney and preparing for two weeks of intense travel and training in the bush of Northern Tanzania. We were blessed with our first volunteer from New Zealand named Josh Brown. Josh contacted us last year requesting to volunteer with us for a week in Tanzania. We informed him of a possible trip in September, in faith he made his plans and the Lord orchestrated it all out perfectly. This was his first time in Tanzania and loved every bit of it. Because we were out in the bush training, Josh was able to receive training, learn more about our mission first hand and the people we love and work with. His life was changed forever in that one week.
Within two weeks we conducted trainings in remote areas known as Matale A & B, Olkesumet and Nalepo with four different Maasai widow groups. Some of the women had attended previous trainings and we were so impressed and encouraged with how much information many of them have retained since last we met in 2014. Some have started taking steps to implement, but their biggest challenge is timing for planting. They have asked us to return before the long rains to help them prepare their fields properly in time before the rains. This is a big step and exciting because all we offer is knowledge, as we don't give handouts. Abraham joined Josh the second week and did an amazing job of training. We are very proud of him.
FYI...If the women look angry they are not. Most Maasai do not smile when taking a serious picture, unless you catch them off guard or get them to do something silly for the picture.
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