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Missionary home for boys, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Missionary home for boys, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Missionary home for boys at Zanzibar, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania). It was run by a British charity, the Universities Mission to Central Africa. Date: circa 1910
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This evocative photograph captures the Missionary Home for Boys at Zanzibar, Tanzania, circa 1910. Established by the Universities Mission to Central Africa, a British charity, this institution provided education and shelter to young boys in the colonial region of Tanganyika. The Mission Home was located in Zanzibar, a strategic island off the eastern coast of Africa, which served as a major hub for trade and cultural exchange between Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. The image showcases the serene and idyllic setting of the Mission Home, with its lush palm trees and verdant garden. The boys, dressed in neat uniforms, are seen playing and studying under the shade of the trees. The Mission Home was not only a place of learning but also a refuge for these young boys, many of whom were orphaned or abandoned. The Mission Home was a symbol of the Christian missionary movement in Africa during the colonial era. The cross atop the building is a testament to the religious nature of the institution, which aimed to spread the teachings of Christianity among the local population. The Mission Home was part of a larger network of educational and charitable institutions established by the Universities Mission to Central Africa across Africa, with the goal of promoting social, economic, and spiritual development in the region. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of colonialism, Christianity, and education in Tanzania during the early 1900s. It is a poignant reminder of the enduring impact of missionary work on the lives of countless individuals and communities in Africa and beyond.
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