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Tengeru market built
to celebrate 100 years of Rotary bringing dignity and hope to millions of
people around the world is due to be officially opened mid-February this
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Bringing Dignity and Hope
Multi-purpose market opens in Tengeru
Over 900 women have already moved into the newly constructed
Tengeru market, thanks to a project initiated by the Rotary Club of Arusha.
The new market located about 10 kilometres east of Arusha, not
only offers a secure, hygienic market place for horticulture produce but also
offers education, in horticulture, family spacing and HIV/AIDS care of patient
at home. Education is also offered on malaria, nutrition, hygiene, water
management, business management and micro finance.
So far the enclosed market with a covered area of 2,700square
metres, plus 16 toilets, vegetable racks and education materials has cost some
US$117,000. of this US$40,000 came from Rotary Clubs in New Zealand, US$24,000
from Rotary International, US$10,000 from the Rotary Club of Guildford District,
UK and US$6,000 from Britain/Tanzania Society.
The rest was raised through company and individuals while
Arusha Duluti Ltd donated three acres of land.
The market built to celebrate 100 years of Rotary bringing
dignity and hope to millions of people around the world is due to be officially
opened mid February.
Anyone wishing to serve the less fortunate should contact <
fayecran@habari.co.tz >
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