07/17/2026
🇹🇿 ❤️🌍Tanzania Through Their Eyes – The End of the Adventure❤️🌍
Following the medical outreach, our interns spent their remaining days experiencing even more of Tanzania and the people who make this country so special.
They visited the beautiful Chemka Hot Springs, spent time with the grandmothers STEMM supports, witnessed firsthand the devastation left by this spring’s floods, served meals through STEMM’s feeding program for nearly 5,000 schoolchildren each day, worshiped alongside our Maasai brothers and sisters in Nakweni, and celebrated Godlid’s birthday with cake, laughter, and worship around the piano.
Each experience reminded them that this trip was about far more than medicine. It was about relationships, faith, culture, and learning to serve with humility.
Tripster Reflections
Syd
“This trip reminded me that God is always at work. My second time in Tanzania was even more meaningful than I expected. With a smaller group, we were able to build deeper relationships and truly be present with the people around us. The Holy Spirit is moving in powerful ways, and I leave with a heart full of gratitude and anticipation for all that He will continue to do there.”
Joy
“Every time I travel internationally, I appreciate how great our God is. Every country is unique because of its cultures, lifestyles, environments, and languages. Tanzania is a place filled with laughter, hospitality, and friendship. During my stay, I learned to better reflect God’s unconditional love—a love that isn’t limited by race, age, personality, or background.”
Jake
“My trip to Tanzania allowed me to experience different medical and cultural practices with a fun and caring STEMM team. Every day taught me something new. The combination of medicine, education, service, adventure, and culture made this an incredibly rewarding experience. And I have to say—the lodging was better than any hotel I’ve ever stayed in, the meals were fantastic, and every staff member was outstanding.”
Blake
“God challenged me on this trip by helping me realize that I was served and changed more than I served the people of Tanzania. I came hoping to help others, but in the end, I was the one who was transformed. It was a humbling experience that helped me grow tremendously as a person.”
Bethany
“I started this trip nervous about traveling without anyone I knew, but I ended up finding lasting friendships. Spiritually, I learned the concept of pole pole—to slow down so I don’t miss what God has for me in each moment.”
As our interns boarded the plane home, they carried far more than souvenirs. They carried new friendships, unforgettable memories, a deeper understanding of compassionate care, and a greater appreciation for how God is at work around the world.
Asante sana, Tanzania. Until next year. 🇹🇿❤️
This concludes our “Tanzania Through Their Eyes” series! 🇹🇿
We hope these posts have given you a glimpse of what it’s like to experience Tanzania through the eyes of our Tripsters.
If this series has sparked your interest, we’d love to talk with you. STEMM typically leads a medical outreach each summer (along with a smaller January trip), but mission experiences can be tailored to a variety of interests and skills.
Whether your passion is medicine, nursing, education, agriculture, social work, construction, community development, or simply serving others, there may be a place for you on a future STEMM team.
If you’d like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you!
📧 Contact our Trip Coordinator, Janet C**n, at:
Janet.C**[email protected]