Every quarter Project Manager, Emmanuel Mwambe, produces a Report for the Trustees. They are always interesting to read and provide a 'window' on the ongoing Trade Aid activities in Mikindani. Here is Emmanuel's most recent Report, enjoy the read!

Mikindani Festival 2024 - what an amazing and successful event for all concerned. Have a look through the photos to give you a flavour of the occasion... We welcomed all from Mtwara and Tanzania as a whole. This year was bigger and better! We were honoured to have a very special guest - world record holder Mr. Filbert Bayi Sankra, who participated in the Mikindani marathon alongside the Mtwara community. The spectacular swimming and dhow competition was held from Mikindani Bay to Pemba Island.

Our CEP Child Equality Programme has been running for several years now, supporting children from Mikindani through primary and secondary school. 10 of these children are now 18/19 years old and have graduated secondary school.  They have successfully passed the national examination and qualified for places at High Schools outside Mikindani. Here are Fatuma, [...]

Sunday 30 May saw the opening ceremony for the Mayors Football Cup, of which Trade Aid was a sponsor. The ceremony was held at the newly renovated sports ground which was opened by TARI (Tanzanian Agriculture Research Institute).   There was an air of excitement and fun, and even though the weather took an unexpected turn and [...]