Monthly Archives: January 2025

29.1.25 Accounts Summary

The Busega Scotland accounts for 2023/2024 have been verified and forwarded to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). The accounts were accompanied by our Annual Report.
The Busega Scotland reporting year to OSCR ends on 30th November and the submissions are noted on their website.
The summary accounts are available below and if you wish a copy of the full 2023/24 Financial Statement and Annual Report we would be happy to send them to you. Email busegascotland@gmail.com or call 07936 383800.

 

14.1.25 Back to School

January is the start of the new school year in Tanzania. In common with children everywhere, it is important to look good on your first day.
Most of the children from Mayega Children’s Centre go to local schools. Four youngsters go to boarding schools. That is because three are doing A levels, and selection is countrywide, while Susie has started a specialist school on account of her visual impairment.
In contrast with Scottish students, school cleaning is on the ‘curriculum’ and the necessary equipment has to be taken. Who knows what the reaction here would be if Scotland’s
schools followed suit!

3.1.25 Shindig for Susie

In 2018, a nine-year-old girl arrived at Mayega Children’s Centre in Tanzania with virtually no sight. Despite the best treatment available, and after a period when she could see quite well, Susie is now blind.

Busega Scotland is organising a ceilidh, its third Shindig for Susie, to take place at Garmouth Village Hall on Saturday 1st February. 7 for 7.30.

Lewis Wiles and Friends will provide the music, and the Qismat Curry Van will be available. BYOB.

Susie touched the hearts of folk at the previous Shindigs and has made great strides. She recently graduated from primary to secondary school. Education for Susie is costly, as it is residential, and hundreds of miles from Mayega. Susie is a very special young lady.

Bookings for the ceilidh can be made through John and Christine Carney at busegascotland@gmail.com or 07936 383800.

Everyone is welcome to dance the night away for a wonderful cause.

 

3.1.25 Special guests

For the second year in a row, Mayega Children’s Centre has received good wishes and gifts presented on behalf of the President of Tanzania, Hon. Dr. Samia Saluhu Hassan.
The head of Bariadi District, Simon Simalenga, addressed the children and handed over the gifts, including 20kg of sugar, 50kg of flour, 50kg of rice, 10l of cooking oil, three bags of soap, 10 cartons of juice, and 4 goats.
Mr Simalenga said that children are a gift from God, and it is the responsibility of all sections of society to protect children, keep them safe, and to ensure they feel valued. The gifts are for the children to enjoy in celebrating the New Year of 2025.
The messages we receive from our friends in Mayega village and Busega District Council is that they are proud of the Children’s Centre, and are happy to bring special guests to visit. The Centre is honoured to receive them.
A report of the visit was carried on the national Sibuka FM website.

https://radiotadio.co.tz/sibukafm/2024/12/31/3326/

2.1.25 A little less glamorous

Plenty of exciting things have happened recently at Mayega Children’s Centre – a Christmas party, special visitors, and outstanding school examination results.
But Mayega is a harsh environment, and repairs and maintenance are an ongoing demand.
Lately, the biggest problems have been rotting roof timbers in the dormitory roof, part of the security fence falling over, and water damage from roof leaks.
We are very fortunate to have supporters prepared to help us fund repairs and improvements, and this time around they cost around £800.
The photos show the restored roof, a frame for the fence post, and a ceiling repair.
Not 2025’s most exciting photos but reassuring nevertheless.