Who we are
The relationships between Ames and the Kilimanjaro region has been growing stronger in the three years since our first visit to Hedaru. Our Purpose To work with the people of the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania to promote self-sustaining social and economic improvements through humanitarian projects.Our History
The answer to both the questions is YES. Both are valid. However, there IS a reason we chose Tanzania. Before Tanzania Partners was formed, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Ames began a partnership with a church in Hedaru. Five members of St. Andrew's visited Hedaru in January of 2006 to meet our new companions, and there were two more visits in September of 2006 and September of 2007. Sheri visited again in February 2008 to set in motion Phase 2 of the water project. We quickly realized that with the many local connections we have made in Tanzania, we could tackle larger humanitarian problems in the Kilimanjaro region. To focus on these humanitarian issues, we formed Tanzania Partners, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Iowa, in early 2008. As Tanzania Partners takes shape, we hope to broaden our community support, enlist participation of larger sponsors, and expand our humanitarian efforts in to make a real difference in the lives of thousands of Tanzanians. Our Team
Many Iowa residents are actively involved with Tanzania Partners in all aspects of the partnership, including brainstorming, planning, coordinating supplies, fund raising, and traveling to Hedaru. The Hedaru Water Commission are equally involved in planning and implementing our projects on the ground. All labor is provided by community members. Our Board of Directors consists of the following people: Sheri Krumm, Chair; Nathan Saetveit, Vice Chair; Don Behning, Treasurer; Cheryl Davis, Secretary; Phil Meraz, Carol Putz, and Martha Tanner |
Home 
Who we are
Who we are
Tanzania Partners was formed as a vehicle for significant humanitarian work through grass roots efforts both in Iowa and in Tanzania. 
We are sometimes asked why we have chosen to work in Tanzania, a country that is literally half way around the world!
Our team makes Tanzania Partners do great things! Both sides of our partnership is vitally important for accomplishing our goals with Hedaru.