Hello! This group is for people living in/around the Greater Boston Area who have an interest in East Africa, its culture, political, economic and social issues, and learning/practicing Swahili. If you're from East Africa, have lived/worked/traveled there, or just have an interest, then join this group to meet people to celebrate and discuss all of the unique and wonderful dimensions of the region.

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  • September 18, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 4 Members attended

    Tuzungumze Kiswahili!

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    Habari zenu? Pole sana, its taken a bit of time to schedule a meetup! I hope this can be the start of a once-monthly meetup to practice our Swahili--whether you know... Learn more

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  • New Member
    Opiyo Opiyo joined
    Thursday at 12:51 PM
    Opiyo
    "I live in Boston."
  • New Member
    Maida Maida joined
    February 1 at 2:15 PM
    Maida
    "Hello! I've never been to East Africa, but am interested in the culture and hope to visit one day."
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    Pricy John Tenguri Pricy John Tenguri joined
    January 12 at 10:23 PM
    Pricy John Tenguri
    "Mimi nimetokea pande za Kenya na Karibu katika ulimwengu wa marafiki"
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    Catherine Martin Catherine Martin joined
    January 9 at 11:52 AM
    Catherine Martin
    "Hi, my name is Katie. I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mbeya, Tanzania. I'd love to get together with others interested in Kiswahili language and culture and share stories."
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    Graciela Graciela joined
    December 29, 2011 at 9:29 AM
    Graciela
    "Habari! I lived in Kenya for over a year, teaching music in Nyeri and learning about the variety of East African cultures. I cannot wait to meet other Bostonians who share my enthusiasm for East Africa!"
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    Mwenya Mwenya joined
    December 28, 2011 at 3:53 PM
    Mwenya
    "Tanzanian- American living in Boston."
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    Tricia Tricia joined
    December 15, 2011 at 11:22 AM
    Tricia
    "Hello! I've always held a special place in my heart for Africa and my recent trips have transformed this childlike wonder into something much more tangible, something that makes me want to be more involved! I'm looking forward to meeting you all."
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    Darline Ambugo Darline Ambugo joined
    October 28, 2011 at 11:19 PM
    Darline Ambugo
    "Habari yenu. Mimi natoka Kenya. Kiswahili yangu sio mzuri ka ya Mtanzania lakini nina hakika yakwamba, pamoja tunaweza jifunza. Asanteni na tukutani karibuni. Mimi niko free weekendi ama jioni kwenye wiki."
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    Peter Jepson Peter Jepson joined
    October 23, 2011 at 8:33 PM
    Peter Jepson
    "I first travelled to Tanzania with the ICSEE last year. Now I am helping to start a program with Engineers Without Borders, Boston Professionals Chapter, in the Dodoma region of Tanzania. On a visit there in July 2011, we identified 2 villages to w"
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    Christina Stellini Christina Stellini joined
    October 8, 2011 at 1:57 PM
    Christina Stellini
    "My name is Christina Stellini. I am a California native, living in Boston for the past 6 years. I currently work for World Education on a program in Tanzania, entitled Pamoja Tuwalee. I also volunteer (remotely) for a grassroots NGO in Kibera, Kenya."
 
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