Tanzania: Ibariki Africa

From Tanzania 2010 Photos

Each morning, as the team van pulls up to the school we are visiting we are met by the many school children also arriving to start their day. As we prepare the layout for the distribution, and set up the bedkit and camera for photo taking, the young pupils are also preparing for their day - sweeping the leaves around the school yard, dropping off the firewood they have collected on their way to school, watering the plants, and even cutting the grass in the school yard.

When both the SCAW team and the school children are ready to begin their day, there is usually time for a small break so that we can attend the school's morning assembly. We are welcomed with many smiles and "Good morning" and we are always greeted by the sound of drums and singing voices.

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In perfect order, and with each and every child singing proudly, we often hear the very beautiful song Mungu ibariki Africa which is the National Anthem of Tanzania.
We were given a translation of the words by a teacher, and thought we would share them with you with some of the swahili words to help you follow.
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God Bless Africa.
Bless its leaders.
Let Wisdom Unity and
Peace be the shield of
Africa and its people.

Ibariki Africa (Bless Africa),
Ibariki Africa (Bless Africa),
Tubariki watoto wa Africa (Bless Africa and its Children).

God Bless Tanzania.
Grant eternal Freedom and Unity
To its sons and daughters.
God Bless Tanzania and its People.

Ibariki Tanzania (Bless Tanzania),
Ibariki Tanzania (Bless Tanzania),
Tubariki watoto wa Tanzania (Bless Tanzania and its Children).

Team Tanzania 2010

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