Lynn and I arrived at Kilema Hospital this afternoon after a long, bumpy and dusty bus ride up the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Our group was then treated to a wonderful reception held at a local elementary school, Mkyiashi Primary School, which consisted of welcoming songs, drumming and dances by the children. We also heard speeches of thanks given by representatives of several local schools about the tremendous support they have received from Rotary and CACHA (Canada Africa Community Health Alliance) in the last few years. Lynn and I then had an opportunity to meet with Joseph, our member of the ABCD: Art Building Children’s Dreams team here in Tanzania, to plan visits to our 30 children at their homes and their schools. A meeting is also planned with UMWI, a local agency which is also working to help children whose families are affected by HIV/AIDS. Joseph has done a lot of invaluable work over the last few months in planning these meetings for us. He has notified the families, the schools and the members of UMWI of our arrival and we are looking forward, as they, are to sitting down together to further our work.



