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…
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 …
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 …
My birthday was the first day of evangelism in the villages. I was still feeling a little lost; why was I even there? The travel had been long, and the newness of everything so extreme. Nevertheless, I was hopeful that our first day out would be meaningful. Our team of 3 Americans, 3 Tanzanian translators, …
“This One”
These are the words that kept running through my mind while I was holding the hand of a little girl laying in a hospital bed in Tanzania.
I (Elizabeth) have wanted to travel to Tanzania with Twelve21 Global since the fall of 2019 after my best friend told me about her experiences on a mission trip that summer. She returned from her mission trip with a transformed heart and a new understanding of sharing the good news. So naturally…
I needed Tanzania as much or more than Tanzania needed me! One of my motivations for returning to teaching was the opportunity to use my summers to serve on short-term mission trips. When I heard about an opportunity to serve alongside Twelve21 Global in Tanzania, I knew almost immediately that God had opened a door …
We just got back from Tanzania, and it was incredible to see all that God did on this trip! One of my favorite stories is of these 10 guys. My translator and I met them while they were building a house one day, and we started joking around together. After a few minutes, I was …
“Remember the wondrous works He has done…” “Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy…” “Do this in remembrance of me…” Why do we celebrate? In scripture, we see time and time again, God calls His people to remember. Through celebrations, extended time in prayer, and gatherings, God’s people were to remember. This action had a powerful …
