Prayers requested: For Festo Ngowo, Lutheran Bishop of Dodoma Diocese, recovering from a stroke. He has recovered most of his physical capabilities, but has trouble speaking. He is recovering in Kilimanjaro under excellent medical care supplied by the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Moshi.

In need of:

1) Investors in agricultural projects in Dodoma. For several years, the Northwestern Ohio Synod (ELCA) has invested in start-up agricultural projects of districts of the Dodoma Diocese (Lutheran). These have met with varied success. The projects really need other investors to add capacity and to meet short-term cash needs. They could also benefit from experts in more ecologically sound agricultural practices for the region.

2) Investors in water construction capacity in the central and northern regions of Tanzania. There is more work than capacity, and this is good work for the people.

3) Investors in trees. Much forest is cut down for charcoal. Especially in Dodoma, the watersheds and hills need reforestation.

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