Karibu! Welcome!

I left my experience in Tanzania certain that it was the most beautiful place on earth, full of welcoming and joyful people. I was continuously reminded of the innate ability for human beings to feel, live, and project happiness. Happiness is what I witnessed and experienced during my time in Africa. 

One aspect of my experience that I hope to share with you involved my time in the Southern Highlands, a remote mountainous area, in a small community in the Mufindi region. In Mufindi I stayed with Jenny, Geoff, and their two beautiful redheads who run an NGO (non-governmental organization) called The Mufindi Highlands Orphans Project (MHOP). The focus of the organization is to provide shelter, sustenance, education, and medical care for orphans, other vulnerable children, and people living with HIV-AIDS within the project area (villages throughout the Mufindi region). Through education, orphanages, women’s empowerment initiatives, and HIV/AIDS support, the NGO hopes to curtail the spread of HIV-AIDS, teach life skills, and create hope and opportunities for future generations. 

I feel so fortunate to have been able to spend some time in these villages where I was able to see how volunteerism, involvement, support, and compassion can directly impact the lives of so many Tanzanians. 

If you have any questions about MHOP, ways to be involved, or are just interested in hearing more about my experience in Africa, do not hesitate to call or stop by the Sellwood School!

In Kiswahili, Asante (thank you)!


Meredith, Sellwood School Director

Please don't forget to visit us at CMLC's Annual Yard Sale this Saturday, July 28th from 10 am- 1pm at our Woodstock School. All proceeds from the Yard Sale will go directly to the Mufindi Highlands Orphans Project.