Asali

Last week in Moshi 🇹🇿✨

The Asali Project, together with Asali Travel and Simba’s Footprints Foundation, had the honor of hosting 16 Occupational Therapy master’s and doctoral students and two professors from California State University Dominguez Hills.

During their time here, students worked alongside doctors at KCMC Hospital, learning firsthand how occupational therapy treatments are thoughtfully adapted to fit local cultural contexts. They also gained valuable hands-on experience with incredible local organizations, including Songambele and CCBRT Hospital.

We’re excited to see how this partnership continues to grow—strengthening local hospitals and organizations here in Tanzania while enriching the American students’ educational experience through real-world, field-based learning. This exchange is about more than clinical skills; it’s about shared learning, mutual respect, and building long-term collaboration. 🌍💛

Thank you to everyone who joined our end-of-year Pose with Purpose yoga fundraiser in support of our partner !

We had participants tuning in from East Africa, Europe, and the US — we’re so lucky to be surrounded by such an incredible global community.

Together, we raised $1,000 for Simba’s after-school programs.

And a special thanks to our amazing teacher leading such a beautiful class! 💛🧘‍♀️🌍

Join us this Saturday Dec 6th at 10am EST/6pm EAT for our global virtual yoga class in support of the Asali — with all proceeds going directly to Simbas Footprints Foundation.

The one-hour session will stream live from Simba’s Footprints Community Center in Moshi, where children from the center will join a local teacher for an all-levels class. We’ll start with a brief welcome and virtual tour from Charles Godfrey, the center’s director, followed by ~45 minutes of yoga.

Suggested donation: $20
Impact: 100% of proceeds support Simba’s Footprints Foundation

To participate, visit the link below & simply click the donation link. After donating, you’ll receive the link to participate in the class.

See you Saturday!

https://donorbox.org/pose-with-purpose-asali-fundraiser-for-simbas-community-center

One of the projects Asali funded at is the creation of their community shop. Women from the Women’s Empowerment Program create beautiful batik and handmade products to sell there.

We also collaborate with other women’s groups and organizations to showcase and sell community-made goods. One of these partners is , an organization working with Maasai communities across Tanzania to end female ge***al mutilation. Today, we had the honor of meeting some of the incredible women behind their stunning beaded work.

For the past 7 years, the Asali team has been working hand-in-hand with team to bring the music program to life—and today, it stands at the heart of the center.

From early dreams to real beats, it’s incredible to witness how far this journey has come. And now… the studio is officially up and running!

We can’t wait to hear the sounds, stories, and creativity that will flow from this space!

Loving the new artwork at our partner !!

Congratulations to the graduate! 🎓

Herbert joined the Asali Music Studio program at in 2019, where he quickly demonstrated discipline, leadership, and a relentless work ethic. Peter Roman, Music Program Lead at Asali Music Studio, recognized Herbert’s raw talent and drive, making him an ideal candidate for higher education support. Thanks to Asali’s sponsorship, Herbert pursued his studies at the Bagamoyo Arts and Cultural Institute , where he spent three years mastering music and sound production. Today, he graduates with a degree, and we couldn’t be more proud of his accomplishments! 👏🏻

Providing educational opportunities for young talent is a powerful way to address high unemployment rates and reduce dependence in our communities.

Your support helps us continue to sponsor education, foster talent, and create pathways to success for young individuals like Herbert.

Thank you for helping us make a difference. 💙

Join us this and Taste the difference we can make together! 🙌🏻

For every $100 you donate today (12/3/24) we will send you one bag of delicious arabica coffee from Tanzania to the address provided with your donation!

Your donation goes directly to the projects that sponsors! See link in bio to donate now! ☕️