Arusha, Tanzania – In a significant move to expand its regional footprint, delegates from the USK Foundation held a high-level consultative meeting with His Worship Maximilian Iranghe, the Mayor of Arusha City.
As the local liaison for the United Ancient Nations (UAN), the USK Foundation introduced its mission to Arusha—East Africa’s diplomatic and tourism hub. The dialogue centered on adapting UAN’s proven “indigenous-centered models” to the Tanzanian context, focusing on the preservation of cultural heritage and the promotion of sustainable livelihoods for marginalized communities.
Key themes of the engagement included:
- Cultural Preservation: Leveraging Arusha’s unique position as a gateway to indigenous lands to advocate for the rights and recognition of ancestral communities.
- Regional Cooperation: Exploring joint initiatives in food security, digital literacy, and holistic wellness, building on the Foundation’s established frameworks in Kenya.
- Sustainable Development: Aligning UAN’s global vision with the Arusha City Council’s development agenda to ensure that modernization respects and integrates local traditional wisdom.
By fostering this cross-border relationship with Mayor Iranghe, the USK Foundation reinforces its commitment to planetary well-being. This meeting marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to restore dignity and self-reliance to indigenous populations across the East African region, ensuring their voices remain central to the conversation on Africa’s future growth.
