Oostkamp family renovates classroom in Tanzania

Voluntary work in the south transforms old school desks and builds special connections with children and the school team.

A classroom in Tanzania is being renovated by a family from Oostkamp and local craftsmen.
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A classroom in Tanzania is being renovated by a family from Oostkamp and local craftsmen.

A family from Oostkamp spent a week volunteering in Tanzania, collaborating with local craftsmen to transform an outdated classroom into a pleasant learning space.

A family from Oostkamp recently spent a week in Tanzania, where they worked alongside local craftsmen to convert an outdated classroom into a fresh and pleasant learning environment. Old school desks were given a second life during this project.
During their stay, the family built special connections with the children and the school team. This building camp will soon be followed up by students from VTI Brugge, who will continue working on the school infrastructure.
This initiative is part of "3. Oostkampse 4de pijlers", one of the pillars of the local global policy of the municipality of Oostkamp.
Based on information from the official source: Gemeente Oostkamp (08/10/2026)