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    • About Us
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    • Past Delegation Travel
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"If you Plan and work hard, you will have plenty"


Proverbs 21:5

About Economic Development MinisTRY

Our Philosophy

The goal of the Economic Development ministry is to assist our partners in the Diocese of Meru with start-up projects that can generate income. 

Diocese of Meru Economic Development Projects

Makumira Farm Project

Since 2015, Partners with Meru has supported the Diocese of Meru commercial development of their Makumira Farm property which is located along the main highway locally known as "the tarmac road". The 290 acres of the Makumira Farm land was surveyed into 78 plots strategically located to support economic empowerment and job creation. The first plot developed was a fuel station.

 

Huduma House Retail Center 

Located in Usa River, this mall provides separate rental units for small businesses which provides income for Diocese of Meru ministries.


Diocese of Meru Rest House

Located walking distance to the Diocese of Meru office, the gated Rest House offers seven self-contained rooms with comfortable beds and home cooked meals. It’s the perfect "feels like home" accommodations for delegation visits.


Astronomical Observatory Tourism

Located at the entrance to Arusha National Park, the Mount Meru Astronomical Observatory offers a unique star gazing experience in the heart of Tanzania. The Observatory benefits from minimal light pollution making it an ideal spot for viewing the wonders of the night sky through a high-powered telescope on the Ailanga Secondary School campus.

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Mount Meru Coffee Project

Decades ago, a pastor from the Greater Milwaukee Synod visited a coffee farm in Meru, Tanzania. The farmer asked "You drink coffee, we grow coffee. Why not buy your coffee from us?". We are now celebrating 25 years of business partnership, providing a sustainable income to the farmers and their families. For more information, click button below. 

Mount Meru Coffee Project Website

Hope Seed Initiative

Since its beginnings as "The Goat Project", the lives of hundreds of widows and orphans have improved because Hope Seed Initiative has provided a source of income for them.  For more info, click the button below.


Hope Seed Initiative Website

Your Financial Support of Economic Development Ministry Is Welcome!

To support economic development in the Diocese of Meru, click on the button below and include “Economic Development Support” in the Parish/Program information comment box, along with the name of your congregation (if applicable). The Diocese of Meru will put your gift to work for Economic Support where it is most needed. 

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