LEAF INTERNATIONAL.TANZANIA
CONNECTING TANZANIA'S ROOTS & SHOOTS YOUTH with MUSIC
PROJECT: 3 Roots & Shoots Groups have LEAF International Music Programs weekly
PROGRAMS: Click on links to learn more about that specific program & leaders
“Unbelievable, I have been in lugufu refugee camp and I had wonderful sessions for dancing. Drums and Selebuka sessions reminded me of decades ago, in our village, cultural drums were used as tools to inform, entertaining during wedding days, political campaigns and in dry sessions for families to entertain themselves after crops cultivations. So, there is memorable and strong history about traditional music instruments. I believe this is a great initiative and workable to African life perspective. RESPECT!” Shadrach-R&S
SELEBUKA! ( dance & sing & celebrate in swahili )
LEAF International (LI) and Roots and Shoots (R&S) successfully kicked off 3 NEW programs in Tanzania to use MUSIC as a vehicle for positive change and encouragement for community involvement in youth led environmental initiatives! The LI Team traveled over 6000 miles to jump-start the LI/R&S music programs. Shaka and Nai’mah Zulu exploded onto the scene at each R&S group, creating rhythms on the drums and dance floor and INSPIRING the youth to “PICK UP A DRUM…COME TOGETHER…”! LI music programs are designed to help children develop team-building skills, increase self-esteem and help create awareness of local indigenous music traditions and build community. The programs bring youth and communities together to explore, learn and celebrate and offer a reprieve from often challenging conditions. 100+ R&S youth are participating in weekly lessons with new percussion instruments and LI teaching artists from their community.
" To give them self-confidence
and hope for the future.
I can
see the power of young people."
Roots & Shoots Tanzania Staff Leader Erasto Njavike ‘s goal for the youth.
LEARN MORE ABOUT the Jane Goodall Institute’s
Roots & Shoots Program:
Roots & Shoots (R&S) is a powerful, youth-driven, global network of more than 8000 groups in almost 100 countries. Started in 1991 by the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), the program in Tanzania teaches kids about wildlife conservation, bush meat crisis education, beekeeping and environmental cleanup. In other parts of the world, Roots and Shoots youth are involved in programs and campaign as they relate to their specific community. R&S is youth-led, youth driven. The kids identify the challenges in their community and take positive action to make their surroundings better.
EXPLORE TANZANIA
“Travel Tanzania with Charles Mpanda- he is FANTASTIC!
He made the LEAF International trip a success!
See tanancientroutes.net
THE LAND
Bordered by eight other African countries
home to Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak
home to Lake Victoria,Africa’s largest lake
home to Lake Tanganyika, Africa’s deepest lake
THE LANGUAGE
Most people speak Swahili or English; however, there are more than 126 ethic groups with their own languages. Mambo in Swahili means HI! What’s up!
THE MUSIC
Traditional African drumming, Taarab Music which consists of stringed instruments and poetry, and Hip hop based music called “Bongo Flava”
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Pick up the drum, come together… when we were singing this song with the
leadership of Jungle Shaka, there is no argument that music is a hidden power, which touches everybody. I believe that, now the tools have been given to the right people into right time and that LEAF International has got the catalyst into R&S program by using this tools to transform the life of people through Music and to pass the strong message on environmental care.
Charles Mpanda
Special Thanks to:
Roots & Shoots volunteers & staff
Shaka & Na’imah Zulu of Zulu Connection
Ivi Bilich • Hedy Fischer • Charles Mpanda
Tanzania Focus Group • Sister Cities Durham NC
Chase Pickering • Dini Pickering
Dot Borden • Wren London
Hallie Van Patton • Susie Pearson
Kerri Hampton-Pyle • River Guerguerian
"ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR!!!!!!! LEAF International has successfully planted the seeds of musical magic in three fertile spots in the countryof Tanzania. Partnering with JGI's Roots and Shoots Programs in Dar es Salaam, Arusha and the Lugufu Refugee Camp, our LI team has brought the resources and inspiration to an amazing group of local Tanzanian musicians that will grow music education programs for children across the country. Using local music and dance as the conduit, our musician mentors will help the children spread the message of environmental responsibility to their peers and community. Greater understanding of environmental issues, and a call to action brought about by dance, drum, songs and smiles: the perfect partnership Roots & Shoots and LEAF International. Can't wait to see the "Harvest" to come!!!!" Create... with us, Ivica Bilich, LEAF Board President & WonderWorld Film/Video