John and I went to the village of Manzese yesterday. Its one of the poorest areas greater Dar, with one of the highest densities of HIV infections in the country.  Here, one can hire a teenage prostitute for about Tsh1000, comparable to less than one USD.
Amidst the bussle of the village, SolarAid conducted training on [...]

Hello Everyone:I just want to write an update from Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.  I arrived here early July.  Co-worker Mason, who was supposed to pick me up, told me to look for a tall Caucasion guy with a beard.  But when I got out, I saw two tall Caucasian guys with beards and wasn’t sure who [...]

The organization excels at using limited resources to meet its goals. The Karibu Fair has demonstrated strong growth each of the last 9 years. The company has created this growth by effectively gaining the necessary support to continue its operations. It uses a grassroots approach and strong partnerships with the community, government officials, and associations. Their work has led to a solid and positive reputation with both the community and the local tourism industry.

This week I met with a local business attorney to further research options for incorporating Karibu (it is now part of a parent association). And based on what I’ve learned, I will write a proposal that Karibu pursue registration as a Section 21 company (LLC by Guarantee) and apply for tax exemption.

CSDI & Tanzanian Business
1. Please describe what CSDI does and how it is set up?
Centre for Sustainable Development Initiatives (CSDI) is a not-for-profit company that provides development services for grassroots groups. CSDI is managed by professionals who specialize in consultancy services, market linkages, counseling, legal services, financial intermediation, and project management.
In spite of the difficult [...]