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Reflections from the Very Reverend Albert Bogle on Vine Trust’s 40th Anniversary
The Lost Art of Character Lending That launched a Global Mission It’s funny how shared experiences can spark memories that deserve to be recorded and honoured—especially as they connect to a milestone like a 40th Anniversary. It happened to me last week. I’m part of an email group that receives a regular blog from my good friend Jock Stein. This week, Jock was bemoaning the passing of the local bank…
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Support Vine Trust this Christmas!
As we enter the Christmas season, we want to take the opportunity to thank you for your ongoing support throughout the year. With your help, we have been able to continue bringing hope and opportunity to communities in Tanzania and Peru, and we’re deeply grateful for all your support. This Christmas, there are several meaningful ways you can help strengthen our work: Make a Donation Support our Christmas appeal by…
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Dr Julia McLean Grant Fund 2026
Vine Trust are delighted to announce the continuation of this grant fund opportunity for volunteers on medical expeditions in 2026. The Dr Julia McLean Grant Fund was set up to provide financial assistance to volunteers participating in medical expeditions with the Jubilee Hope Medical Programme on Lake Victoria, Tanzania and the Amazon Hope Medical Programme in Peru. Julia was a much-loved and admired volunteer with Vine Trust over many years, making…
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Fields of Change
‘Seed Fund’ Appeal Transforming Livelihoods at Kazunzu. Jeremiah Joseph, a 44-year-old father from Kazunzu Village of Hope, is married to Esther Kisandu, 40. They have seven children, four biological and three orphaned children which they have welcomed into their family. Jeremiah’s devotion to orphaned children stems from his own painful childhood, having lost both parents as a baby. Raised without the warmth of a mother or father, he longed for…
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“The abiding memory will be connecting with the families”
Throughout Vine Trust’s partnership with TAWREF, we’ve had the pleasure of connecting many adult teams to the amazing work taking place in Moshi. Neil and Anne Johnstone were part of the latest team to visit the project last year: “In August 2024 we joined a group of 20 adults from across the UK. The main impact for us was the completely humbling and deeply rewarding experience in which we saw…
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