John and Christine first met Sebastian Marwa in 2016. ‘Robbie’ was a security guard where they were staying. A few things stick in their minds. Robbie’s superb command of English, and his searching questions about Scotland. Such as, ‘what are the population demographics of your country?’. Answers on a postcard ………. !

He also said his ambition was to be a ‘professional’. It was clear to everyone he had the capacity but as often is the case in Tanzania, would there be the opportunity? Robbie’s is an amazing story.

After obtaining a Certificate in Early Childhood, at evening class, he qualified as top diploma student in 2021 at the Montessori Training College in Mwanza. Since graduation, he has been employed as a nursery teacher at local Mercy Montessori Primary School.

Robbie is married with two children but still finds time to be the Tanzanian representative, and organiser, for Susana Ministries, an American not-for-profit organisation. They support many disadvantaged children through education. A cause very close to Robbie’s heart,

There is no doubt he is now the consummate professional that once he could only dream of being. John and Christine have the privilege of calling him a friend.