【Project Activities】

A group of 13 Japanese junior high school students, accompanied by soccer coaches and other staff, traveled to Tanzania for 10 days. They engaged in soccer matches with local peers and participated in cross-cultural exchanges through middle school visits and experiences at a Maasai village.

【Project Background】

TOFA has been providing ongoing educational support in Tanzania, while Seeds has extensive experience organizing sports expeditions to Cambodia and Nepal. This initiative was realized through a collaboration between the three organizations.

【Project Objective】

To provide both Japanese and local children with a broad range of experiences through international exchange, serving as a catalyst for connecting with the wider world.

【Project Area】

Education through sports

【Methods】

Support for hosting events and tournaments

【Outcomes】

International exchange was successfully conducted through soccer and other activities, involving 21 Japanese participants (13 students, 8 adults) and approximately 200 students from three Tanzanian middle schools.

【Voices from Participants and Partners】

“I experienced a world that cannot be known through regular tourism, and it was an invaluable experience. I learned what is lacking in myself and in Japan, both in soccer and in a social context. The world is much larger than I imagined. I believe this experience will significantly influence my future.”

【Challenges and Lessons Learned】

【URL】

https://gmss.jp/tanzania/

https://camp-fire.jp/sekasaka