“Agriculture is more than food, it is a life skill”
Project Manager, Rebeka Masalu shares that at Kazunzu Village of Hope, families are thriving in providing nutritional food and important life skills to their children.
The past 12 months have brought a continued strengthening of the agricultural projects at Kazunzu. In addition to using good agronomic practices, precision planting, and the use of improved seeds, families recently began planting cover crops to rejuvenate the soil and practicing intercropping to retain…
The Impact of a School Expedition
Millburn Academy student, Kiera Black travelled to Tanzania in 2025...
“In the summer last year, my classmates and I were lucky enough to spend two weeks in Moshi, Tanzania, where we worked alongside the amazing local builders, met incredible people from TAWREF, Vine Trust, and the wider community. We also took part in a range of cultural and environmental excursions. It was truly an unforgettable experience and has left a…
Transforming Healthcare Through Technology
Deep in the Peruvian Amazon lies Iquitos, a city unlike almost any other in the world. With population of almost half a million people, Iquitos holds a remarkable distinction: it is the largest city in the world that cannot be reached by road. To arrive, you must either fly or travel by boat along the vast waterways of the Amazon basin. In this part of the Loreto Region, rivers are…
Reflections from the Very Reverend Albert Bogle on Vine Trust’s 40th Anniversary
The Lost Art of Character Lending That launched a Global Mission
It’s funny how shared experiences can spark memories that deserve to be recorded and honoured—especially as they connect to a milestone like a 40th Anniversary. It happened to me last week. I’m part of an email group that receives a regular blog from my good friend Jock Stein. This week, Jock was bemoaning the passing of the local bank…
Dr Julia McLean Grant Fund 2026
Vine Trust are delighted to announce the continuation of this grant fund opportunity for volunteers on medical expeditions in 2026.
The Dr Julia McLean Grant Fund was set up to provide financial assistance to volunteers participating in medical expeditions with the Jubilee Hope Medical Programme on Lake Victoria, Tanzania and the Amazon Hope Medical Programme in Peru.
Julia was a much-loved and admired volunteer with Vine Trust over many years, making…
Fields of Change
‘Seed Fund’ Appeal Transforming Livelihoods at Kazunzu.
Jeremiah Joseph, a 44-year-old father from Kazunzu Village of Hope, is married to Esther Kisandu, 40. They have seven children, four biological and three orphaned children which they have welcomed into their family. Jeremiah’s devotion to orphaned children stems from his own painful childhood, having lost both parents as a baby. Raised without the warmth of a mother or father, he longed for…
“The abiding memory will be connecting with the families”
Throughout Vine Trust’s partnership with TAWREF, we’ve had the pleasure of connecting many adult teams to the amazing work taking place in Moshi. Neil and Anne Johnstone were part of the latest team to visit the project last year:
“In August 2024 we joined a group of 20 adults from across the UK.
The main impact for us was the completely humbling and deeply rewarding experience in which we saw…
Bringing Hope to the Heart of the Amazon
Dr Ronald Ramirez is the Head of Medical Services for the Amazon Hope Medical Programme and, by far, the longest-serving member of the team. As Vine Trust celebrates its 40th anniversary, Dr Ramirez reflects on the amazing impact the Amazon Hope Medical Programme has made in riverine communities in Peru:
As a doctor, I have dedicated more than twenty years of my life and work to Vine Trust’s Amazon Hope…
New Community Partnership Expedition Dates - 2026!
Take part in bringing about practical and impactful change, supporting community development projects and leaving a positive mark while gaining valuable skills and experiences. Be part of a life-changing experience! Immerse yourself in local communities, build meaningful connections with inspiring partners, and make lifelong friendships.
What Awaits You on a Vine Trust Tanzania Expedition?
Embarking on a Vine Trust expedition to Tanzania is more than just travel — it’s an unforgettable…
Vine Trust’s 150th Home!
In June this year, the ground will be broken on the 150th family home to be built through the Vine Trust’s partnership with Tanzanian Women Research Foundation (TAWREF). This marvellous milestone is a source of great joy and testament to the excellent work that TAWREF do in their community, the power of partnership and the tremendous support from thousands of Vine Trust volunteers and supporters, who played such a vital…
Lights, fruit stands and goats!
Thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of the dedicated Larbert East team of 2024, Vine Trust and TAWREF have been able to provide further support to both families from the expedition.
In February 2025, the families of Mama Elizabeth and Mama Amina were provided with:
- Solar panels and lights to power their homes
- A fruit stand to support their livelihood
- An animal shed and goats to generate new income
Jubilee Hope Celebrates 10th Anniversary
On Saturday the 8th of February, Vine Trust representatives joined with partners, government officials and other stakeholders to celebrate all the great achievements of the Jubilee Hope Medical Programme over the past 10 years, as well as officially launching the latest ship, the MV Lady Jean on Lake Victoria.
Held on the shores of Lake Victoria, the event was a moment of reflection, gratitude, and renewed commitment to the work…