All officers of the society are voluntary and unpaid. Only a small amount of money is needed for administration such as postage and production of the BTS magazine, 'Tanzanian Affairs'. Any money left over is put in a general fund and will be spent on projects in Tanzania or by giving special assistance to communities.
By joining you will become a part of a small, albeit vital, charity that has already helped improve the lives of hundreds of underprivileged Tanzanians. It also provides an updated insight into Tanzanian current affairs.
You will also be eligible for the following:
"Tanzanian affairs" - is a magazine (3 issues per year) containing articles and essays discussing current affairs in Tanzania. They vary from an 'opinion on school fees' by a farmer from the western Usambara mountains to a report on the new anti corruption measures to news of the political scene - a diverse publication.
The BTS 'Newsletter' is also published 3 times a year and gives news of seminars, BTS tours and receptions.
You would also have the right to attend all the seminars and meetings set up by the BTS. This would give you the opportunity to have a say on how you think the projects should be run and promote new ideas.
Tours - Recently, the society has promoted a study tour each year (usually in July) to Tanzania which is a mixture of fun and serious inquiry. It is also a good opportunity to get on terms with local people in each of the BTS project areas. For further details of BTS and other such tours, contact Tony Janes at enquiries@simplytanzania.co.uk.
The Society welcomes applications for membership from anyone with an interest in Tanzania. Our members include students, people who grew up in Tanzania (both Tanzanian and British), have lived or worked in Tanzania, have visited the country on holiday, have friends or relatives working in Tanzania, or who have a professional link with a Tanzanian organisation.
Applications for affiliation to the Society are welcomed from schools, friendship groups or other groups which are linked with Tanzania.
Membership subscription rates:
| Individual UK membership by standing order | £15 |
|---|---|
| Joint membership (2 people at the same address) | £17 |
| Group | £19 |
| Individual, joint and group members paying | |
| by cheque please add £3 to cover extra admin. | |
| Student | £5 |
| Associate | £40 |
Add £2 to the above rates to cover postage.
To apply for membership, download, print out and complete the form below. Send it with a cheque for the relevant amount to:
Ann Brumfit
24 Oakfield Drive
Reigate
Surrey, RH2 9NR
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Please contact the Executive Secretary of BTS(T):
Mrs Prudence Eliapenda
PO Box 6827
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Email: Pruelia56@yahoo.com