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Background
Tanzania is almost three times the size of the state of
California and is located on the eastern coast of Africa. Swahili and English are the official languages of Tanzania, but in rural areas, tribal languages are
spoken. The country has Africa's highest peak (Mt. Kilimanjaro), its lowest point (the floor of Lake Tanganyika), its largest lake (Lake Victoria), and is home
to the most famous national park on the continent - the Serengeti. Tanzania is also home to more than 100 different ethnic groups, and the ability of
Tanzanians to balance and respect diversity has made Tanzania the most peaceful country in Africa. While the economic situation in the country is far better
than in many of Africa's war-torn or drought-afflicted areas, daily life for many Tanzanians, particularly in rural areas, remains a struggle.
Aid to Tanzania from the international community has been inadequate. The formation of internal human service organizations is on the rise,
but the resources necessary to achieve sustainable and equitable development for their organizations and the communities that they serve are scarce.
Most assistance is directed toward urban area initiatives, however those living in rural areas remain underserved,
if not entirely forgotten.
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