By Volunteer Karmela

This year, I had the chance to volunteer at St. Anthony's Orphanage in the Tanzanian town of Songea. It was an experience that completely changed the way I see the world. But let me start from the beginning.

When I arrived in Songea, I was taken aback by the state of the streets and houses — many were falling apart, with roofs missing or walls barely standing. The streets were full of people making things by hand, fixing car...

By Volunteer Nemanja

In April 2025, I spent two months volunteering at an orphanage in Tanzania, and I can easily say it was one of the most meaningful and profound experiences of my life.

The entire preparation process took several months, and only now do I realize how essential it was. Still, no amount of preparation could have readied me for the overwhelming joy, emotion, and countless smiles that greeted me there.

Working with...

Ever since the beginning of college, I had a desire to volunteer in Africa. Through researching organizations and learning about their work, I decided on the organization Kolajna Ljubavi (Chain of Love). I started attending a volunteer training course and preparing for the long journey. And so, just ten days after defending my final thesis, the day of my journey to Africa arrived. After a three-day-long, exhausting trip along the unfamiliar roads of Tanzania, I arrived at St. An...