Back in December we sent little Mohammed back to his grandparents to live. He was two years old at the time, thriving, and his grandparents had the ability to care for him since he was walking and talking. At first we worried about his adjustment, but recently, Glory and George went to visit him. They brought him a ball and some clothes and report that he’s quite happy and healthy.
The Baobab farm is a lush, green wonderland these days due to all the rain. What great timing that the Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam donated about 600 fruit trees to the Baobab Home this month. Thanks to their generosity, we now have Avocado, Mango, Soursop, Coconut palm, Guava seedlings growing everywhere on the farm. The donation is valued at almost $3000! We even had enough to give 10 trees each to two of our outreach families. Thank you Dar Rotary Club! Karibuni sana!
Also good timing was the arrival of Miraji Muganda. Miraji is only 17, but he has studied and is quite passionate about, permaculture. He visited us back in January when he led our volunteers from Whitworth University in planting a “mandala garden”. Miraji returned this month on a break from school and advised us where and how best to plant our arborial bounty. Helping Miraji this time was Gabriel Juma, former street boy sponsored by Baobab and now employed on our farm. Asanteni everybody and Karibuni fruit salad one of these days!
the new baobab home!!!!thank you elke and team!
Coconut Palms
Coconut Palms
papaya
more bananas-we got lots
Miraji wearing the flag of Tanzania
Gabriel planting a palm
Miraji offering you some mulch or something
banana trees
Farm Dog
Help from the neighbors
Bahati, (meaning – luck), is The Baobab Home’s newest family member! Social services informed us of an abandoned baby girl that had been living at the hospital since birth. Bahati is four months old, and has a very healthy appetite for milk! She arrived at The Baobab Home on April 12th, and we’ve been enjoying her presence ever since!
