Hand of Hope in Tanzania
Population: 49,639,138 - ranks 25th worldwide
Literacy: 69%
Official Language: Swahili and English
Religion: Freedom of religion
Geography: Area - 945,037 sq. km. Comprising mainland Tanganyika and the offshore islands of Zanzibar and Pemba.
Book Translation
Joyce’s books have been translated into KiSwahili and Sukuma; over 164,000 books (including e-Books) have been distributed through various outreaches.
Feeding Program
Hand of Hope serves tens of thousands of meals yearly through our feeding programs in the country.
Partnership
In association with Trinity Church International, Hand of Hope supported a church plant.
Prisons
- 2020: The team visited 1 prison; distributing 30 of Joyce's books to the inmates
- 2019: The team visited 1 prison; distributing 800 of Joyce's books to the inmates
Television and Radio
Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life television and radio shows are available in English, French, and Kiswahili in select areas across the country.
Water Relief
Through our Water Relief program, Hand of Hope has provided fresh drinking water to villages by providing 75 wells.
Additional Support
Hand of Hope has built three schools in Tanzania, giving children shelter in classrooms rather than learning outside.
- 2017: Nambasita - Shule ya Msingi Nambasita School
- 2016: Gidaraul - Shule ya Msingi Gidaraul School
- 2012: Gjeedeshdaghat - Yamawega School
