Karimu International Help Foundation

Karimu volunteer, Tupper Hull, is amazed at the impact that a relatively small donation can make when it is well-managed and focused. When Tupper heard about Karimu's impact from his daughter, Laura, who had volunteered for Karimu in 2008, he was impressed, but seeing the work of Karimu and the community was in his words, "mind-blowing." 

Karimu's integrated approach to eliminating poverty lifts 15,000 out of poverty! All challenges must be addressed to lift a community as a whole. Karimu looks to the future to change subsistence to thriving! EDUCATION Poorly educated people lack the vision andmeans to overcome the limits of a subsistence economy. Karimu unlocks income potential by strengthening education:rebuilding crumbling schools, providing learning materialsand hygiene supplies where there were none, and more. INCOME Subsistence farmers have few income opportunities. Karimu offers entrepreneurship training to teach community members to maximize incomeopportunities and offers participation in income projectswhere they can put their new skills to work. FINANCIAL SERVICES In emergencies, families mustoften sell vital assets, like the cow whose milk feeds thechildren, pushing them deeper into poverty. Karimu helpscommunity-led savings groups build financial security.

Karimu's integrated approach to eliminating poverty lifts 16,000 out of poverty! All challenges must be addressed to lift a community as a whole. SANITATION Dirty water causes health problems which, in turn, perpetuate the cycle of poverty. Karimu builds community-wide, easily accessed clean water systems and modern school bathrooms so all community members can healthy and work or attend school regularly. HEALTH Poor health, rooted in economic challenges, harms productivity and traps communities in poverty. Karimu builds hospitals and dispensaries, retains excellent nurses and doctors, teaches hygiene, runs vaccination campaigns, and otherwise supports the community’s healthcare needs. #donor #donors #donorschoose #donorengagement #ngovolunteer #volunteering #volunteeringmatters #volunteeringopportunities #responsabletourism #responsabletravel #livesmatter #volunteerwithus #volunteerabroad

Three Generations of Karimu Volunteers! Karimu Chief Marketing Officer, Eduardo Lins Henrique interviews Tupper Hull who recounts his Karimu Volunteer trip this past summer with his daughter and grand daughter. Tupper’s insights into successes and complexities of volunteering in rural Tanzania highlight the real difference that dedicated volunteers can make.  For more information about volunteering for Karimu go to karimufoundation.org and contact Marianne Kent-Stoll at [email protected] https://lnkd.in/eiBsU3wN

Karimu volunteer, Mauro Goncalves Filho, believes that technology can “take luck out of the equation and provide equal opportunities”. Karimu is grateful for the work Mauro has done to help expand Karimu income projects. Mauro is grateful for the fulfillment that he finds in volunteering for Karimu

"Tanzanians helping Tanzanians: The Chicken Project has begun!" Karimu’s Local Area Program Lead, Francis Wolfgang Panga has just implemented another Karimu income project. Here’s what he has to say: "Today, we successfully distributed chicks to our farmers after a month of intensive training on commercial chicken farming. During this time, they also gained valuable knowledge in savings, entrepreneurship, and building suitable chicken coops. This project has been particularly challenging and complex due to the significant initial capital required and the large number of youth and impoverished individuals who registered to participate. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the Income Team (Nelson Mattos, Mauro Goncalves Filho, and Holly Hayes) for their crucial role in meticulously planning and executing this project. We are hopeful that the outcomes of this initiative will pave the way for further opportunities to alleviate poverty among the youth and the poorest in our community. I look forward to seeing these chicks grow into healthy chickens🐓, and I can't wait to share delicious meat and eggs with you when you visit Tanzania 🍗🥚😀. " Thank you for your support, For more information please visit @Karimufoundation on Instagram.

“Tanzanians helping Tanzanians!” Karimu Local Program Area Lead, Francis Wolfgang Panga, organized Biochar training for 580 farmers after running a successful pilot. Here is what Francis has to say:  "Today, we successfully distributed drums for biochar production to our trainers and verifiers. A total of 30 trainers and verifiers will be working with 580 farmers across Ayalagaya and Arri to produce biochar. The process will primarily involve using corn cobs and maize stalks, with drums utilized for cobs and pits for stalks. These trainers and verifiers were carefully selected and trained by Biochar Life Kenya to ensure they are fully qualified for this task. We are confident that, under Karimu's supervision, they will produce high-quality biochar. Data collected from our previous pilot program indicates that using biochar can save a farmer up to USD 120 by reducing reliance on industrial fertilizers. This not only lowers production costs but also increases profitability for farmers. Moreover, biochar production plays a vital role in capturing carbon from the atmosphere, contributing to the fight against climate change and protecting our planet. We look forward to seeing more positive results in the coming days."

“Inspiring!” “Karimu’s impact is amazing!” “Fascinating!” “Hope-filled” “Shau Erro Ae is an outstanding leader for Karimu!” These were the takeaways from the August 11 talk at the Triton Museum.  If you missed Karimu’s Regional Director, Shau Erro Ae’s life story and the opportunities that Karimu provides along with Daniel Amma’s brief history of Karimu. You can watch it here:  https://lnkd.in/exRfbcY3 Learn more about how Karimu eliminates poverty at www.karimufoundation.org.

From Africa’s Extreme Poverty to California’s Stanford Executive Program https://lnkd.in/euuyGH2v RSVP Now (only a few spaces left) Sunday Aug. 11 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Triton Museum, San Jose Shau Erro Ae, Karimu’s Regional Director newly graduated from Stanford’s Executive Program will share his life’s journey along with his description how Karimu has broken the cycle of poverty in his community and continues to eradicate poverty in other communities. Daniel Amma, Karimu Board Chair in Tanzania, will present a brief history of Karimu. Daniel has played a pivotal role in consulting Karimu on Tanzanian culture and how to partner effectively with the communities that Karimu serves. His leadership and wisdom is highly valued by all who work with him. Come meet Daniel and Shau, two inspirational leaders who have been the force on the ground overcoming the challenges of poverty in their community and creating lasting changes. Live Streaming is also available https://lnkd.in/gcz98JaX

From Subsistence to Thriving: Green Bean Project Farmers more than quadruple their income! Karimu partners with African Vegetables Company Limited (https://lnkd.in/dtCB6Qr) (AVL) so farmers can export green beans and increase their income. • Farmers profited Tsh 495,000 on average (about USD 180) • These profits are around 4.5x the amount farmers would have netted with one harvest of their traditional crop (maize) Learn more about the Green Bean Project https://lnkd.in/e_6TijSn From Subsistence to Thriving: Biochar Project 580 farmers will benefit from Biochar! After running a successful pilot, 580 farmers signed up to learn how to make Biochar. Biochar benefits the community and the environment • Total savings per family per harvest will be close to $120 which is quite significant for a rural farmer who often struggles to survive • Sustainable and beneficial disposition of biomass • Reduced smoke from burning biomass • Supplemental income for Bio char trainers-verifiers Learn more about Karimu and its partnership with Biochar Life (www.biochar.life) at https://lnkd.in/e6megbRz