Students at Muungano Secondary at their well, primary source of water for maintaining their fruit trees.
In 2023 Bridgend, Moshi and Francistown Rotary Clubs have worked closely to raise funds and support BOTAWA schools in creating orchards at several schools. Planting of 10 trees at each of the Bridgend Schools took place in March and preparations are underway to clear land and prepare for planting at schools in Francistown and Moshi.
Students will be monitoring and sharing their experiences of creating and maintaining the orchards as a long term collaborative project.
The schools in Wales are planting pear, apple and plum trees. Tanzanian schools have begun with mango, avocado, lemon, orange and guava trees.
Bryntirion students with Bridgend Rotary have planted fruit trees.
Bridgend Rotary prepare the land for tree planting at Trelales school.
Heronsbridge School have planted their trees in pots to be planted out later.
Mandaka Primary pupils have prepared land for planting.
HIMO Secondary students digging holes ready for planting when the rainy season arrives.
JK Nyerere Head receiving fruit tree saplings for planting on school campus.
Teachers and pupils at Ngumeni Primary receiving fruit tree seedlings.
Headteacher of Mue Primary with fruit tree seedlings.
Students at Muungano Secondary School receive their fruit trees.
Headteacher of Mandaka Primary with trees donated by Bridgend and Moshi Rotary Clubs.
A student at Himo Secondary removes the grafting tape from an orange tree. The rootstock is a lemon.