Finishing strong in Dodoma
We arrived in Nairobi, Kenya for a couple more nights before people head back to the United States from the Lahash team. The majority of the group will be flying out tonight (Jan 21) and I'll remain in Kenya for one more week.

Our time in Dodoma was so rich. We were amazed everyday at the maturity of the staff of the church, and felt that at each step we were learning so much.

Doug finished the week with several podcasts which the we'll be releasing over the next year via the Lahash website.

Anya and Dana continued their work of recording stories on our home visits into the communities around the city. The home visits have been a highlight for all of us - it's great to get to meet the people in their homes and hear their needs and see the impact firsthand.

Erin also assisted with recording stories, and she completed the week with coordinating volunteer requirements so that each of our partners can have visitors who are prepared for the job and fit well with the community.

Leisha also worked with Nick and staff at the Mennonite church on accounting procedures and analysis of the system.

Meri was sick most of the week, but was able to meet with the partners to make sure the sponsorship program was running smoothly, and she also updated the profiles and took new pictures of all of the kids at Dodoma. Thanks to all of the child sponsors. The kids are doing very well, and the assistance to the families is so appreciated. We hope to add another 29 kids this year to bring the total to 50.

I continued to meet with the partners and document the trip. Pastor Amos also had tremendous advice on making sure each of our partners were on board with the vision of Lahash, and he offered to host the first East Africa Lahash conference in Tanzania this summer. We are very grateful for his leadership.

We had some wonderful moments with the friends in Dodoma. They were incredible hosts and made sure we were well fed. The weather was very warm for the last several days.

On our final day in Dodoma the Lahash team had a final meeting to discuss the upcoming year with the Tanzanian partners.
And the photo below is the Lahash and Dodoma team together in front of the church.