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About Imo & Tom Feilding

I'm in my 30s and work for the University of Bristol, I regularly visit Buigiri Village slapbang in the centre of Tanzania in East Africa. It is a very poor semi-desert area. I spend much of my time and money helping individuals improve their situation and I write about it on here.

2025 Trip

I’m back in England now, reflecting on the 17 days I spent in Buigiri. It was, without a doubt, my most successful trip yet – thanks in large part to the incredible generosity of over 150 people who donated. Altogether, … Continue reading

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Returning to Buigiri

Where did the 5 years go since my last update?! I’m delighted to say that Frank is now studying for a Masters at Lund University in Sweden. They recognised his potential and have given him a full scholarship to complete … Continue reading

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Frank’s Graduation

I am delighted to say that Frank Sakalani has just graduated from university having completed his studies in Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering. It is a remarkable achievement for a young man from humble origins. It shows that with … Continue reading

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2017 Trip

I have just returned from a fantastic trip to Buigiri. £3010 was raised through the generosity of many friends and the children of Our Lady Queen of Heaven school and Ampleforth College. As a result, I managed to achieve an … Continue reading

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An update on 2017’s activities

I feel like I have neglected this blog for far too long. Despite not posting, 2017 has been a busy year for projects in Tanzania and I’ll highlight some of them here. Thank you to all who have donated money … Continue reading

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