Students & volunteers bring Ireland and Tanzania closer

Throughout the Summer months, many Irish students and volunteers travel to Tanzania, engaging in Tanzanian culture and building the connections between our two countries

In late June, Ambassador Gilsenan welcomed volunteers from Irish NGO Development Perspectives and their Tanzanian counterparts to the Embassy to discuss Ireland’s engagement in Tanzania. In this now annual event, the group had the opportunity to engage with Embassy staff and share some of their perspectives on their experience and interactions while in Tanzania. The groups of students and young professionals are committed to making links between social justice issues in Ireland, Tanzania and globally.

The Ambassador also had an opportunity to meet with a group of UCD Volunteers at a primary school in Morogoro Region. These student volunteers are providing computer training to teachers using computers donated by the Irish NGO Camara.

The following week, Ambassador Gilsenan was invited to attend research presentations from UCD/TCD students on the challenges facing women students in the University of Dar es Salaam, in relation to knowledge on reproductive health and rights.

The Embassy encourages volunteers travelling to Tanzania for short-term engagements to travel with a reputable NGO that adheres to the Comhlamh Code of Conduct. We also encourage volunteers to make contact with the Embassy for support and engagement.

People to people links are an important element of building and deepening the links between Ireland and Tanzania.