Joan continues to spread the word about Tanzanian voluntary work

Joan explained that over the past 40 years, the Trust has connected over 1,800 health professionals and students to its partnership programmes in Tanzania and Peru.

“Many school, church and individual volunteers also visit ongoing projects in both countries, building schools and houses,” she said.

There are over 4,000 volunteers and I will soon be one of them!

“In November, I’ll fly to Mwanza to join the medical ship the Jubilee Hope for 14 nights, helping provide medical provision to a group of islands on Lake Victoria, the world’s largest tropical lake, over 200 miles wide in places.

”The islands that we will visit are in groups and we won’t know which ones we are going to until we arrive.

“The islands are fishing communities with very little, if any, access to medical care. 69% of healthcare workers in Tanzania are in urban settings but 73% of the population live rurally.

”Each day will be different and we won’t know exactly what to expect”

Club President Malcolm MacRaild thanked Joan for an excellent and informative talk and members responded with warm applause.

Joan is funding all her own travel costs but if you want to support the Vine Trust any donations to her page will go directly to the Vine Trust Jubilee Hope Medical Programme in Tanzania.