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sewing machines

Monday, 23 August 2010
Kesho Leo Mama’s try out their new sewing machines! Two sewing machines, donated by the very generous Jean Beck and Beryl Wilson and brought to Tanzania by Corky on his visit, have been welcomed by Kesho Leo Mama’s with open arms. more ›

ready to make a difference?

Sunday, 22 August 2010
Are you or someone you know our next Funding Coordinator? We are seeking a suitably experienced, dedicated individual to join our Fundraising and Events team. more ›

experience of a life time

Saturday, 10 July 2010
fws is in search of short-term volunteers (2 months onwards from August 2010) in some key areas. Is it you or maybe someone you know has the skills we need and can contribute to changing children's lives?  more ›

amazing donations to our founding fifty program

Monday, 28 June 2010
On the final legs of our founding fifty fundraising program we are over the moon to welcome new donors to this prestigious list. more ›

Geelong Organic Gardeners

Monday, 21 June 2010
Eve Archbold, former Farm Manager at Kesho Leo, presented a talk to the Geelong Organic Gardeners group at the botanic gardens. more ›

at the movies.

Friday, 11 June 2010
We love the chance to get together with other fws Volunteers and wonderful fws supporters. This week was no exception where 180 people turned out for a fun movie night to see Sex in the City in Brisbane.  more ›

To market to market

Thursday, 10 June 2010
fws recently held its first organic veggie market stall outside local Arusha business, Meat King. With delicious lettuce, cabbage, carrots, eggplant, radish, rocket and other chemical-free herbs and vegies for sale, the locals came in droves to grab the healthiest produce in the district! It was an overwhelming success.
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gimme shelter May/Jun 10 edition

Saturday, 5 June 2010
Our snazzy, eco-friendly, e-newsletter gimme shelter May/Jun 2010 edition is now available.  more ›

and there was LIGHT!

Monday, 24 May 2010
A fantastic milestone for Kesho Leo with the introduction of solar power.  more ›

HES team out and about

Wednesday, 19 May 2010

Last year we began HES (Health, Education and Social Welfare) meetings every week at Kesho Leo. They have proven to be a valuable opportunity for the team...

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fishing for expertise

Friday, 23 April 2010

Kesho Leo has two fishponds, both of them brimming with tilapia (a high-protein fish local to East Africa). However, harvesting this fish has proven slightly difficult for the Kesho mamas and staff...

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celebrating easter, kesho-style

Wednesday, 31 March 2010

The Kesho Krew kick-started the Easter long weekend with an Easter egg hunt for all Kesho residents. On Wednesday night, we hard-boiled several dozen eggs...

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a new arrival for the kesho family

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Did you know that goats have a three-month gestation period?

Most of our Kesho residents certainly did but many of our city-slicker volunteers didn’t...

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tlc for fws ute

Tuesday, 9 March 2010
The fws ute has been a loyal and steadfast supporter of the Kesho
Krew. It may be slightly dented but the good ol’ Toyota Hilux has
never... more ›

kesho leo office gets colourful!

Sunday, 14 February 2010
The Kesho Leo office has become a vibrant welcoming area in recent
weeks. There are creative paintings by Kesho Leo children decorating
the walls... more ›

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