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The Anglican Youth Care Programme in Magu was awarded $1,384 to purchase carpentry and gardening tools to train youth become self-reliant. From left: US Chargé Michael Owen presenting a check to Rev. Samwel Kaheme in presence of Masoho S. Samsom.
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US Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund awards $61,400 to Community projects
Shauritanga Secondary School of Mashati, Rombo, received $16,600 from the US Embassy's Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund (ASSHF). The money will be used to reconstruct classrooms destroyed by fire. The school was twice destroyed by fire in the last ten years. 2004 ASSHF amounting to $61,400 was awarded to seven community projects including Shauritanga.
A statement from the Embassy said that ASSHF signing ceremony took place at the Embassy Monday, September 27, 2004 where organisations' agreements were signed between Chargé d'Affaires Michael Owen and community representatives. Apart from Shauritanga project, others are in Pemba, Ludewa, Mafinga, Dodoma, Sengerema and Magu.... (complete text) [Photo Gallery]
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Sixth Anniversary of the U.S. Embassy Bombing
Chargé Christopher Stillman delivering an opening statement to Embassy Employees at the Commemoration of the 6th Anniversary of the August 7, 1998 attacks on U.S. Embassies in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi.
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On August 6, 2004 the staff of the United States Embassy in Dar Es Salaam paused to remember the horror of that Friday six years ago when al Qaida terrorists bombed the US Embassies in Dar e Salaam and Nairobi. Employees present at Embassy Dar es Salaam on August 7, 1998 shared their experiences, thoughts and prayers, and the entire staff paused at 10:39 for a minute of silence.
The terrorists that day killed hundreds, injured thousands and destroyed two Embassies and other buildings. But they failed to shake the bonds of friendship between the Tanzanian and American peoples and governments. Indeed, their brutal methods and callous indifference to the lives of ordinary Africans, including many Muslims, may have helped cement those bonds. Cooperation between Tanzania and the United States on anti-terror issues has improved and bilateral relations are as close as ever.... (complete text) [Photo Gallery]
U.S. Embassy celebrates 228th Independence Day in Dar, Zanzibar
Members of the Country Team US mission to Tanzania listen to US Embassy's Chargé d'Affaires, Michael Owen, as he delivers a speech to mark the 228th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America at the US Embassy in Dar es Salaam. Standing next to Owen is the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Jakaya Kikwete.
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For the first time in several years, the U.S. Independence Day was celebrated in both Dar es Salaam and in Zanzibar.
On Friday July 2, 2004, the Embassy celebrated with an official event at which Foreign Minister Jakaya Kikwete was the guest of honor. The event featured a performance by the American Step Afrika! dance troupe.
The following day, the Embassy hosted an official reception in Zanzibar for the first time in several years. Chief Minister Shamsi Vuai Nahodha was the guest of honor.
In his welcoming remarks, Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Michael S. Owen focused on the values that underpin the United States. He noted that Friday was the fourtieth anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that outlawed discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.... (related press release) [Program Brochure] [Photo Gallery]
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