U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania, Alfonso E. Lenhardt,) (left), welcomes Chairman, Zanzibar House of Representatives Mzee Ali Mzee, (right), Former during the 4th of July celebrations held recently at the Chief of Mission Residence.
U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania, Alfonso E. Lenhardt, (left), welcomes the IPP Media Executive Chairman, Mr. Reginald A. Mengi, (right), during the 4th of July celebrations held recently at the Chief of Mission Residence.
U.S. Ambassador to Tanzania, Alfonso E. Lenhardt, (forth from left), pose for a photo with the Permanent Secretary form the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr. John Haule, (forth from right), and the winners of essays and paintings after having a toast during the 4th of July celebrations held recently at the Chief of Mission Residence.
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In celebration of the 236th anniversary of American Independence, United States Ambassador to Tanzania Alfonso E. Lenhardt hosted a reception at his residence on June 27 in Dar es Salaam.
The theme for this year's celebration centered around youth leaders as the future of Tanzania. The youth were represented by primary and middle school student winners of an essay contest - around the theme of "what democracy means to me," and an art contest - with the theme of "the leader I most admire." The evening also included performances by a U.S. Navy Band, the Kijitonyama Lutheran Youth Choir, and concluded with a spectacular fireworks display.
Before an audience of approximately 1000 Tanzanian government, business and cultural leaders, members of the diplomatic corps and other guests, Ambassador Lenhardt noted: "As President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have stated, youth outreach is one of the United States' top foreign policy priorities. This is because regardless of their social or economic background, it is the youth who will assume leadership roles in all sectors and shape the future of their nations, including in Tanzania. My message to them is that they can count on the United States as a strong partner and friend to strengthen Tanzania's democracy and ensure a future of progress and prosperity for all citizens."
"The United States-Tanzania partnership is based on mutual respect and mutual responsibility. In my many trips throughout this great country, I have met Tanzanians committed to building up their nation. Young leaders and Tanzanian patriots who partner with youth from Zanzibar and the mainland to mentor and empower them to promote development, entrepreneurship, and women's rights in their communities… These leaders and others like them know that the future of Tanzania is up to Tanzanians, not foreign donors. This spirit of self-reliance and national pride are among those values our two countries share," Ambassador Lenhardt said.
The Government of Tanzania was represented at the Fourth of July celebration by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs John Michael Haule, who underscored in his speech the long-term ties of friendship and cooperation between both nations.
Before an audience of approximately 1000 Tanzanian government, business and cultural leaders, members of the diplomatic corps and other guests, Ambassador Lenhardt noted: "As President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton have stated, youth outreach is one of the United States' top foreign policy priorities. This is because regardless of their social or economic background, it is the youth who will assume leadership roles in all sectors and shape the future of their nations, including in Tanzania. My message to them is that they can count on the United States as a strong partner and friend to strengthen Tanzania's democracy and ensure a future of progress and prosperity for all citizens."
"The United States-Tanzania partnership is based on mutual respect and mutual responsibility. In my many trips throughout this great country, I have met Tanzanians committed to building up their nation. Young leaders and Tanzanian patriots who partner with youth from Zanzibar and the mainland to mentor and empower them to promote development, entrepreneurship, and women's rights in their communities… These leaders and others like them know that the future of Tanzania is up to Tanzanians, not foreign donors. This spirit of self-reliance and national pride are among those values our two countries share," Ambassador Lenhardt said.
The Government of Tanzania was represented at the Fourth of July celebration by Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs John Michael Haule, who underscored in his speech the long-term ties of friendship and cooperation between both nations.
Tanzanian youth were represented by contest winners from the English Access Micro-scholarship Program students Lisa Geophrey, John D. Tinuga, and Ninah Mangesho for the essay contest. The Access Program's length is two years and aims to improve English language skills in talented students between the ages of 14 through 18.
The art contest winners included Makongo Primary School students Pascal Timothy, Daniel Charles, and Laurent Haji - all of whom selected Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere as the leader they admired most and painted pictures of him.
The art work was displayed and the essays were available for guests to read on Kindle eReaders throughout the reception. Ambassador Lenhardt presented cash prizes and certificates to the essay and art contest winners at a ceremony held at the U.S. Embassy on June 25.
