I am Peter Kilezu, the headmaster of Oikos School in Bukabwa, which is one of the schools supported by Twelve21 Global. I’ve had the privilege of witnessing something truly remarkable: parents taking an active role in the Community Transformation training…
Ruben Daniel, a devoted husband and father of seven with another child on the way, lives on Kome Island, Tanzania. Life as a fisherman under a fishing camp often left him feeling underpaid and undervalued. However, he believed that with the right mindset…
I am standing here on the shores of Kome Island, humbled by the grace of God and inspired by the journey I have undertaken through Twelve21 Global’s Community Transformation Training. This training has deepened my understanding of spiritual leadership and equipped me with practical tools to uplift my congregation and community…
Said Ally approached the Twelve21 medical clinic apprehensively. A Muslim, the 62-year-old resident of Mto wa Mbu wondered whether the Twelve21 team would welcome him. He felt pleasantly surprised at their warm welcome and quality service. After receiving treatment, he stayed to hear the Gospel. “Although my faith differs from that of Christianity, I am …
My name is Rita Bwire. I am the secretary of our Migombani village government. I believe we are the luckiest people on Kome Island because we have Amani School in our village. An island is an isolated place, often overlooked by the government and citizens on the mainland. Kome Island is one such place. Our …
My name is Daudi Magesa, a security guard and groundskeeper at Oikos School in Bukabwa. In 2011, I heard the gospel preached in my village. After living a life that didn’t please God—one of drunkenness—I decided to accept and follow Jesus. From that day forward, I have been striving to overcome the world by living …
My name is Emmanuel Sylvanus, a Kome Island resident and parent of Wilkista Emmanuel, a pupil at Amani School. Education is a crucial aspect of every child’s life, as it shapes their future and contributes to their overall development. However, in our community, people do not take education seriously. Many parents do not prioritize sending …
My name is Gaudensia Tigaruza. I am 49 years old. My daughter is Anna Mkama, a second grader at Amani Pre & Primary School here on Kome Island. Due to poverty, abandonment, and other unfortunate circumstances, many children in our society do not have access to basic education. Our village had long been deprived of …
I am Pastor Medard Edward Morris, a Kome Island resident and pastor of a growing church in Ntama village here on the island. I have been serving the Lord as a pastor here for 18 years now. Kome Island is a vibrant coastal community that thrives on the fishing industry. As a pastor serving in …
