Collaboration with Our Austrian Partners – “KWETU ni KWENU”

In partnership with KWETU ni KWENU, we are working to establish a creative exchange platform between individuals engaged in local community projects in Austria and Tanzania (Lushoto). Our collaboration focuses on:

Promoting project activities, tourism services, and the sale of handicrafts and artworks
Exploring new marketing and networking opportunities
Raising awareness about cultural diversity and different lifestyles
Encouraging intercultural exchange, particularly among young people in Austria

Joint Projects and Activities with KWETU ni KWENU

✅ Charity Event – “Bongo Flavour” (held annually in late summer in Upper Austria):
www.bongoflavour.at

✅ Representation at charity events and promotional activities

✅ Sale of local Tanzanian products & handicrafts

✅ Networking with other organizations and private donors

✅ Implementation of educational and awareness workshops:

Dunia Ndogo – “The Small World”: An interactive workshop where participants learn about daily life in the Usambara Mountains through hands-on experiences like carrying water, cooking Ugali (a staple Tanzanian meal), and making children’s toys from recycled materials.
Workshop details

✅ Projects promoting collaboration between Tanzanian and Austrian designers & artists:

2013: Fashion Show – “FESCH’n’ART”: A platform showcasing works by Tanzanian designers/tailors using local materials, aimed at inspiring and enhancing product quality for both European and tourism markets.
More info

Fesch’n’Art – Fashion for Change

At the Bongo Flavour Charity Event, we provide a platform for local designers and tailors to showcase their unique creations using Tanzanian fabrics. This initiative not only boosts sales and visibility but also introduces new tailoring techniques to improve the quality of production. Additionally, proceeds from sales help fund skills improvement workshops and training for tailors in Lushoto.

Dunia Ndogo – Raising Awareness on Cultural Differences

Through our interactive workshop “Dunia Ndogo”, we create opportunities for Austrian youth to experience aspects of daily life in Usambara, helping them develop a broader understanding of diverse cultures and living conditions.

The Bongo Flavour Charity Event in Upper Austria

Organized by Kwetu ni Kwenu, this event promotes:
✔ Solidarity with Tanzanian partners
✔ The richness of African arts and culture
✔ A sustainable lifestyle through responsible consumption and the use of local, organic products

For more details, visit:
🌍 www.bongoflavour.org
🌍 www.kwetu.at