The final stop of the Mavuno delegation’s visit to Stockholm was an evening seminar hosted by Sveriges Ingenjörer and Engineers Without Borders Sweden. The seminar, titled “From Vision to Reality: Advancing Girls’ Education through Engineering and Partnership in Tanzania”, was moderated by Mr Torsten Kjellgren, Project Manager and Opinion Leader at Sveriges Ingenjörer.
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A passion for developing young people
In Sweden all students are on summer holiday at this time of the year. So the normally busy school premises were quiet and empty of students. The visit still offered valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange. Although the situation for students and school leaders in Tanzania and Sweden differs greatly, with each facing very different challenges, the discussions made clear that there is a shared foundation on which to build.
What unites us is passion — a shared commitment to help young people find their inner drive, to learn, develop, and grow into role models for others. At the heart of both our work is the desire to give children and students the confidence to believe in a positive future for themselves and for their communities.
The representatives from Mavuno and Fryshuset agreed that there is much to gain from exploring ways to collaborate, share experiences, and support each other’s efforts, and decided to keep in contact.
Skateboard on the schedule
During the visit, we also had the chance to tour Fryshuset’s impressive facilities, including the basketball courts, skateboard areas, school library (where the student health care team is located), and the student space “Fryschillet” — a welcoming environment where students can study, receive support, meet friends, and spend time together in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
In June 2025, Engineers Without Borders Sweden had the great pleasure of welcoming representatives from our long-standing partner organisation, the Mavuno Project in Karagwe, Tanzania, for a full day of meetings and knowledge exchange in Stockholm. Mr Charles Bahati, Director of the Mavuno Project, and Ms Gloria Katabazi, Principal of Mavuno Model Girls’ Secondary School, met with Swedish partners from industry, education and civil society to share experiences, explore new ideas, and further strengthen our collaboration.
The visit reflected the heart of our joint work: long-term partnerships, local leadership and a shared passion for humanitarian engineering — improving the lives of young people and their communities through education, sustainable solutions and engineering expertise.
The visit started with a breakfast seminar generously hosted by Sandvik at their headquarters. The event brought together Sandvik staff with representatives from EWB-SWE: Caroline Edelstam, Secretary General; giving some opening remark, and Marianne Grauers, Vice Chair of the EWB-SWE Board, participating in the talk.
During the session, Charles and Gloria shared valuable insights into the work of Mavuno, from improving education opportunities for girls to developing sustainable water and sanitation solutions in their district of Karagwe. Karagwe is one of the eight districts of the Kagera Region in north-western Tanzania, bordering Uganda and Rwanda.
The presentation sparked great interest, and many questions were asked by the Sandvik staff. We believe it was rewarding for many at Sandvik to finally meet in person with representatives from a project they have been hearing about and following for a long time.
We are sincerely grateful to Sandvik for inviting us and for their continued and strong engagement in our joint efforts. Meetings like these are valuable opportunities to share our experiences, strengthen partnerships, and continue building long-term collaborations.
Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Impact
In June 2025, Engineers Without Borders Sweden had the great pleasure of welcoming representatives from our long-standing partner organisation, the Mavuno Project in Karagwe, Tanzania, for a full day of meetings and knowledge exchange in Stockholm. Mr Charles Bahati, Director of the Mavuno Project, and Ms Gloria Katabazi, Principal of Mavuno Model Girls’ Secondary School, met with Swedish partners from industry, education and civil society to share experiences, explore new ideas, and further strengthen our collaboration.
The visit reflected the heart of our joint work: long-term partnerships, local leadership and a shared passion for humanitarian engineering — improving the lives of young people and their communities through education, sustainable solutions and engineering expertise.
This new initiative will create space for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and professional engagement beyond borders. Whether you're already involved in EWB-SWE or curious to learn more, this event is for you. You’ll get the chance to meet like-minded professionals, learn about the vision for the group, and explore how you can be part of shaping its direction from the start.
The new groups was launched on May 20, and is open to anyone with an interest in sustainable engineering, social impact, and professional development within the EWB-SWE community. Please find the presentation below.
We’ll be sharing more details about the agenda and future activities, and tools to connect, soon – but if you are interested in joining, please send us a heads-up.
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You are a vital part of our new group! We look forward to exploring and developing this concept together!
Through humanitarian engineering, we engage, inspire, and unite people to build sustainable communities.
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