Support African Women and Children
Program Overview
Afroplan is a day care center founded in 2012 to help women and children aged 3 to 6. This wonderful day care center where children from the poorest families from Usa River can come to learn basic math, science, grammar, Swahili and English. In addition, it is a place where these children can stay safe and supervised while their family or guardians earn an income.
Supporting women economically is...
Afroplan is a day care center founded in 2012 to help women and children aged 3 to 6. This wonderful day care center where children from the poorest families from Usa River can come to learn basic math, science, grammar, Swahili and English. In addition, it is a place where these children can stay safe and supervised while their family or guardians earn an income.
Supporting women economically is another goal as women are generally paid much less than men. This project offers women jobs to earn a higher income, which in turn helps their families escape poverty. Although there are currently only 3-5 women working at Afroplan, we all hope to grow this project to empower a generation of women in the Usa River.
All volunteers and interns have the opportunity to impart a basic knowledge base ...
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Gap Year
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
Updated Dec 18, 2025
Program Details
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Locations
- Arusha, Tanzania
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Online Application
- Resume
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
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Distance from Guest house is approximately 30-40 minutes by foot depend on individual speed. No cost for public transport.
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