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HELP PEOPLE FROM SOMALIA

The country of Somalia faces many ongoing problems. Many people are aware of the ongoing political conflicts and the civil war that brings violence and death to the Somalian people everyday. They realize that 30,000 Somalians have b een killed since the government was overthrow in 1991.

Somalia famine has caused thousands of people to flee from their homes, where they have no access to the resources that are necessary for survival, to makeshift camps. Often, people who are suffering from famine in Somalia have attempted to cross into bordering countries, such as Kenya, where they are refused entrance into the country and are offered little or no assistance. Many individuals die in these camps or near the borders of neighboring countries.

they need help from us

                                                                                                                                                



Tukuyu  is a small, of 50,000 inhabitants, hillside town that lies about 36 miles (58 km) south of the city of Mbeya, at an elevation of around 5,000 ft (1,500 m) in the highland Rungwe District of southern Tanzania, East Africa. The local language is colloquial Nyakyusa together with the national language Swahili. Secondary and college education is done in the English language. The people are the Nyakyusa, although localized groups give themselves different local names.


                                   

Rungwe district is part of Mbeya area in the south west of Tanzania. Tukuyu is the district capital. Rungwe is one of the greenest parts of the country. The rolling hills are covered with the green tea bushes and the lush valleys offer fertile soils for many crops.
Being on the escarpment of the great Rift Valley, the area has many volcanic mountains and crater lakes. Rungwe offers unique flora and fauna. It is here that Wildlife Conservation   Society has recently discovered a new monkey species!
Next to breathtaking landscapes Rungwe offers authentic Nyakyusa culture. Being one of the biggest tribes of Tanzania, the Nyakyusa have an interesting culture and history. 

Accommodation in Tukuyu
Tukuyu is a great starting point to discover Rungwe area. The town offers accommodation for every budget. 

DM Motel
DM Motel is located next to the main road and offers self contained double rooms and rooms with shared facilities. Double rooms from TSH 20,000.

 

landmark Hotel
This international standard hotel in the center of Tukuyu has spacious rooms with bath and tv. Double rooms from TSH 30,000

 

 

Lutengano Moravian Center
10 kilometers outside of Tukuyu, surrounded by banana trees and tea fields, the Lutengano Centre has simple rooms and a large camping ground. Camping/rooms from Tsh 1,000/4,000 per person.