A group of self-funding volunteers from Scotland are due to visit Mayega Children’s Centre in June. The child care social work experience possessed by the group is enormous.

In the photograph, that was not taken in Africa (!), are Andy, Mark, Anne and Maura. Andy and Anne being senior managers at City of Edinburgh Council, and Mark and Maura, professor and lecturer at Dundee University. Mark’s specialty is residential child care.

A lot of preparatory work has been undertaken with Mayega to refine the visitors remit and relevance, as they aim to develop the capabilities of the staff at the Centre. That is underpinned by Neema and Asteria being Tanzanian social work graduates.

The quality and depth of the discussions will be so rewarding for all concerned, as they mix their knowledge, skills and experiences gained from two different social work cultures. More red letter days for Mayega!