In April and May 2025, Wild Spirit Fund has continued to implement a holistic model of action in Tanzania, merging wildlife conservation, environmental awareness, and community health. This integrated approach, which we call the WSF Tanzania School, empowers local students and families to become long-term stewards of their land, health, and future.
🌱 One Student, One Tree: A Living Legacy of Conservation
One of the central pillars of the initiative this spring was the “One Student, One Tree” program, carried out across three primary schools: Orkisima, Losimingori, and Sironga. Over 300 trees were planted thanks to the joint effort of the community, schoolteachers, students, and our dedicated team, with the idea that each student takes responsibility for one tree, inspiring a sense of ownership and environmental care.
After the planting, we returned to monitor tree survival, encourage irrigation, and remind students and staff of the essential role trees play — not only in providing oxygen, but in preventing soil erosion and preserving biodiversity.
🦓 Outdoor Learning: Wildlife Awareness in Action
In preparation for a school field trip to Tarangire National Park, our conservation officer Elibariki led wildlife education sessions focused on the behaviors and ecological roles of the animals students would soon see in the wild. These lessons were part of a larger effort to build deep connections between youth and their natural heritage.
The field trip itself, made even more special by the presence of guest educators from Spain, was a milestone moment. Teachers Ramón and Víctor, along with students Miranda and Manu, spent a full week at Orkisima School, sharing sports, games, and knowledge. The week culminated in a powerful outdoor classroom experience: spotting zebras, giraffes, elephants, and birds in their natural habitat.
🩺 A Healthy Community, A Sustainable Future
Meanwhile, nurse Jane Jeremiah Laizer led a series of health and hygiene workshops for local women’s groups and schoolchildren. The focus in April was on nutrition and food awareness, helping families understand how to improve their diet using local resources.
Hygiene sessions in the schools also helped reinforce daily health practices. In May, Jane played a key role during the Tarangire trip, supporting students who were experiencing their first time in the wild — and their first time adjusting to new environmental conditions.
Together with the conservation team, Jane also helped plant trees and started laying the foundation for a “boma garden” project — community vegetable gardens that will enhance food security while promoting sustainable agriculture.
A Call for Mobile Clinics
A recurring challenge faced by the team is the lack of access to medical care in remote areas. That’s why the proposal for a mobile health clinic remains a high priority. Equipped with essential medicines (antibiotics, antifungals, painkillers, wound care supplies, and family planning tools), the mobile clinic would allow our team to bring immediate and life-saving care to the communities we serve.
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Looking Ahead
WSF Tanzania School is not a physical building — it’s a model of community-centered education, health, and environmental leadership. Each action we take helps raise a generation that understands their place in nature, their power as changemakers, and their right to a healthy future.
We are deeply grateful to all those — local and international — who support this vision. Together, we are not only planting trees. We are planting hope.
