In addition to their projects, Art in Tanzania interns and volunteers can participate in different projects and activities throughout their stay. Nette, a student from Finland conducting research for her thesis, is a big fan of football; luckily, so are the local children! Barely even a 5-minute walk from the Dar es Salaam AIT compound is a big open space that acts as a pitch where she was able to have a kick-a-bout with a few of the kids, and soon enough, more and more came to join in!
These activities are available to all interns and volunteers, whether an evening hobby or participating in one of our Sports Placements. There are many different roles to play when undergoing a Sports Placement, and one of the most popular choices among volunteers/interns is the Sports Coaching projects:
Sports Coaching with Art in Tanzania
Each sports coaching placement is specifically tailored to the individual participating in the project. Although football is a much-loved sport in Tanzania and the most popular among the sports programs, new games and sports activities are welcomed to be introduced. We have had volunteers introduce gymnastics and capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art combining elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. Sports classes in the communities are introduced as part of the children’s curriculum, and our new popular approach involves community sports mornings, whereby local people are brought together on Saturday mornings for health training. With the native language being Swahili, the in-country staff are always happy to assist as a translator; brushing up on a few phrases can never hurt!
Although the ages of the children who get involved can vary, the high level of enthusiasm in every child is the same! They get involved and seem to love every minute of the activities. To read more about what we do within sport in local communities and our different projects, don’t hesitate to visit our website!
Asante sana,
Lily
