Every year, Nord Anglia Education celebrates World Children’s Day, a UNICEF initiative that amplifies children’s voices and their right to shape a better future. The day also commemorates the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, reminding us that when young people are empowered to speak up, they have the power to create real change.
This year, NAIS Manila students travelled to Tanzania to experience what learning with purpose truly means. Through hands-on projects, cultural exchange, and community work, they discovered how compassion becomes action and how young people can make a real impact.
Building Connections, Creating Change
In partnership with local communities in the Usa River region of Arusha, students worked side by side to support schools and families. The trip focused on connecting Children’s Rights with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, inspiring both children and adults to take meaningful steps toward a better future.
The group stayed at Shamba Kipara, a secure and scenic camp reserved exclusively for Nord Anglia schools. The site featured inviting meeting areas, a dining space, and sports facilities the perfect base for collaboration and reflection.
Throughout the expedition, students took part in building desks for a local primary school, renovating classrooms, making chapati with community members, and joining
dialogue sessions with students. The journey concluded with an unforgettable safari, a moment to witness Tanzania’s beauty and biodiversity up close.
Where Learning Becomes Purpose
Beyond the projects and adventures, the Tanzania expedition left a lasting mark on our students and shaping how they see the world and themselves. Their reflections reveal not just what they learned, but how the experience inspired growth, courage, and deeper empathy.
Here’s what some of our students had to say about this life-changing journey:
“I joined the expedition because I wanted to travel, meet new people, and experience something different. I was surprised by how comfortable and welcoming the campsite was, and I’ll never forget the safari, especially watching a lion hunt and eat. The trip helped me realise that teamwork makes a huge difference, and it showed I can build friendships more easily than I expected.”
- shared by Daniel, Year 12
“I joined the expedition because my friends were going, and I thought it would also look good on my university application. I wanted to meet new people and learn about Tanzanian culture, and the safari was one of the most exciting experiences of my life. I enjoyed learning new labour skills from the experts, appreciated working as part of a team, and discovered that camping can actually be enjoyable.”
- shared by Peak, Year 12
“I joined the expedition because I wanted to travel and share the experience with my friends. I quickly adjusted to the different lifestyle in Tanzania and enjoyed eating together and building desks with my partner Olga, who was strong and fun to work with. The trip helped me realise how much I enjoy creative, hands-on work and made me more grateful for what I have at home.”
- shared by Briant, Year 12
