The Lion King: the film that popularised Swahili. “Hakuna Matata” means “no problem” or “no worries.” In Tanzania, more than one hundred languages are spoken, and none is used by more than 16% of the population. In the Kagera region, where Partage Tanzania operates, the Haya ethnic group is the majority, and Kihaya is the mother tongue of most children in the villages. Swahili (Kiswahili) , although it is the native language of only about 1% of the country’s population, is th

A time for reflection and sharing Ramadan has begun around the world and Tanzania is no exception. In this East African country, the population is religiously diverse: roughly 50% Muslim and 50% Christian, alongside communities that follow animist traditions and other local beliefs. This diversity makes Tanzania a place where respect and coexistence are deeply rooted in everyday life. Among the children supported by our association, some are Muslim and observe Ramadan. This m

Learning differently to grow with joy The Montessori method has been getting a lot of attention lately. But beyond the buzzword, what does this educational approach really mean? And more importantly, how is it actually applied at Partage Tanzania, in close connection with children and the realities of local communities? Rather than focusing on theory, we wanted to explore what Montessori means in practice: in the kindergartens we have built and developed, alongside the educat

We are delighted to introduce a new section in Habari  dedicated to everyday cooking: “What Your Sponsored Children Eat.”  Through these simple dishes, we hope to bring you a little closer to their daily lives, centered around something that brings everyone together: sharing a meal. Our dish of the month is ugali , the staple food of Tanzania. To give you a point of comparison, ugali is a bit like pasta in France : it is eaten very frequently, almost every day, and accompanie

In Tanzania, the end-of-year celebrations are above all a time for sharing, reconnecting, and togetherness, lived in a spirit of mutual respect among different religious communities. As in Europe, this period is eagerly anticipated, but it unfolds within a very specific cultural and social context. Religious Diversity Lived Every Day Tanzania is a country marked by a great diversity of beliefs. It is estimated that around 63% of the population is Christian (Catholic and Prote

What You Need to Know People protest in the streets of Arusha, Tanzania, on election day, on October 29. AP-CNN On 29 October, Tanzania held its general elections. The outgoing president, Samia Suluhu Hassan , was re-elected with 97.66% of the vote , in a context where several major opposition parties — including CHADEMA and ACT-Wazalendo — were unable to participate. Their absence led to a largely uncontested election and raised concerns about transparency and fairness. In s

An important moment for Tanzania Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Sunday, October 25, 2015 (Credit: AP Photo / Khalfan Said) In just a few weeks, Tanzania will experience a key moment in its national life: the general elections of October 2025. This long-awaited event brings both hope and concern. President Samia Suluhu Hassan , in power since 2021, is seeking a full term under the banner of Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) , the ruling party since independence. But the campaign is shapin