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What We Do

In the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro and along the plains that link the Serengeti to Ngorongoro lies the Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem where iconic wildlife meets rural villages. Africa Bridge and the Manyara Ranch Management Trust are joining forces to protect Tanzania’s wildlife by empowering the people who share its land.  Together, we can ensure a future where both people and wildlife flourish.  Check out our Initiatives page to learn more about our work in the Esilalei Ward in Northern Tanzania.

How We Work

Our Impact

Empowering rural African communities to attain prosperity through a comprehensive 5-year program focused on children and youth.

Most Vulnerable Children Served

10,000

Villages Served by our Program

37

Rate in Drop of Poverty

74% 46%
More about our impact

And The Children Shall Lead Us

Africa Bridge announces the publication of And The Children Shall Lead Us by Barry Childs – a heartfelt and fascinating account of 23 years of Africa Bridge, the sustainable, cooperative agricultural model transforming rural villages.  Click here for more information.

Community Engagement

Africa Bridge listens to vulnerable children, their caregivers, village leaders, and local government to fully understand the greatest needs and then develops actionable plans.

Economic Independence

We help vulnerable children’s guardians establish income generating farm co-ops. We provide the seed capital, implement operating procedures, and deliver ongoing training and business management.

Transformed Villages

We organize volunteer villagers into Most Vulnerable Children Committees. We train committee members in social services, life skills, organizational management, and support education and healthcare access.

Meet Mr. Jacobs

In 2008 Mr. Jacobs was given a dairy cow by Africa Bridge. This cow has allowed him to take care of his 8 grand-children as well as cover the expense for education. Three of his grand children managed to reach university. His grand children in turn have worked together to build a home for the family and now help provide support.

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I was moved when Barry Childs spoke to me some years ago of his dream to help children orphaned by HIV/AIDS and their families in Tanzania. By helping the most disadvantaged, Africa Bridge performs much needed divine work, letting the poorest of the poor know they are loved. There is no higher calling.”

Archbishop Desmond Tutu