Tag Archives: Tanzania
Convenience
As Americans we are (largely) used to one of the highest standards of living in the world. Something like the wealthiest 20% (or less) of people in the world use 80% of the resources, leaving the other 80% using 20% … Continue reading
Being sick
It’s been some time since my last post, which has largely been the result of me not having enough of a significant strand of coherent ideas on the same topic (and also laziness). However, yesterday I was really sick and it got … Continue reading
Some thoughts on fundraising
One of the things I have struggled with as I prepare to leave for Tanzania is fundraising. On the one hand, I would love to raise money for this trip, but at the same time I feel extremely uncomfortable asking … Continue reading
Ujamaa
I’m sure most of the people who have taken the time to read this blog so far have wondered what ‘ujamaa’ means. Literally the word means family ties, or relationships, but it has also come to refer to African socialism, … Continue reading
An introduction
I have many things I would like to discuss and think about in this space, but first I must begin with an introduction. I am Alexander Rolnick and I am going to Tanzania in early August to teach English in … Continue reading