Laurie is one of the three original founders of ABCDreams way back in 2008 with Lynn and Frank. She gave all her passion to its start up and is still in touch with us and following the work we do. One of Laurie’s favourite things to do these days is making lovingly crafted soaps and […]
personal care kits
Recent Visit to Tanzania
ABCD President Frank recently travelled to Tanzania to visit ABCD projects, to gather planning information for future projects and to attend meetings with the folks from ABCD Tanzania. It was a fruitful visit and many thanks go out to Mr. Kaniki, Chairperson of ABCD TZ, Eva Ngowi, Secretary of ABCD TZ, Sebastian Masaro, Treasurer of […]
Every Girl. Everywhere. Period.
For a few years ABCD has been working with Days For Girls International to increase access to menstrual care for young girls in Tanzania. Last month Nurse Eva, the local nurse in the Marangu area, and her husband Ewald opened their home to Julius, Suzan and Lidya, from the Days for Girls Enterprise Office in […]
Thanking ABCD Donors!
A big THANK YOU goes out to our donors who are supporting the development of the new women’s cooperative in Marangu West. This group of enterprising women is making personal care kits for the girls and women in their own communities. Some of you donated funds for the purchase and repair of sewing machines and […]
Birth of a Local Enterprise!
In keeping with our goal of assisting the people of Marangu West to build sustainable futures for themselves, a new and exciting initiative has begun with the supportive encouragement and direction of ABCD Director Lynn. A group of local women, coordinated by local nurse Eva, has come together to meet with ABCD Director Lynn to […]