Novetha and Tumaini Visit

We were excited to resume our cultural exchange after a hiatus due to COVID. Following summer of 2023 trips to Tanzania, we brought Novetha and Tumaini from Tanzania to strength our already strong bonds.

Relationships start with connections

When half a world apart, the time together to form bonds of trust, caring, and understanding requires personal interactions. In addition to the many educational and agricultural learning experiences provided to Tumaini and Novetha, our biggest accomplishment was learning about each other.

Exchange Visit 2024: Places and People

Just a sample of the many, many places on their itinerary.

Tumaini learning about how we care for kids with autism at New England Center for Children

Novetha learning about our organic farming techniques and farm shares at Stearns Farm CSA in Framingham.

Tumaini getting a first-hand experience with inclusionary learning strategies at the Dunning Elementary School in Framingham.

Novetha comparing agricultural education at Norfolk Agricultural School compared to the agricultural college that she runs.

Tumaini visited Wellesley High School to investigate inclusionary strategies used at the high school level.

Novetha learns about livestock care practices at Weir River Farm in Hingham.

Novetha explores Stone Field Farm in Acton to see how local farms address food insecurity in the region.

Tumaini learns about best practices at The Learning Center for the Deaf to reach those students with hearing impairments.

Novetha gets exposure to inquiry-based learning by visiting science labs at Framingham High School.

Learn more about our visitors

Meet Tumaini Simeon Ngajilo

Tumaini has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in Special Needs. Tumaini is currently the Head of Special Education at the Pomerini Primary School. Stayed tuned for opportunities to meet Tumaini and learn about how he is helping Pomerini’s most vulnerable students receive an education.

Meet Novetha Gaspary Mahanga

Novetha has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a postgraduate diploma in Management of Foreign Relations and MBA in Agribusiness. She is currently the Principal of the Dabaga Institute of Agriculture. Stayed tuned for opportunities to meet Novetha and learn about how she is educating the next generation of agriculture and livestock technicians, improving food production through science.