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Praying for Tanzania Earthquake survivors as they face task of rebuilding

African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC)

Join us to continue praying for the people of Bukoba, Tanzania as they recuperate from the a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck on Saturday evening.

Join us to continue praying for the people of Bukoba, Tanzania as they recuperate from the a magnitude 5.9 earthquake that struck on Saturday evening.

We extend our prayers to our partners, Saint Augustine University whose buildings were seriously affected, to Catholic Sisters serving in the region, particularly our own Sister Tryphina Burcahrd, SST. Mother House for the Sisters of saint Therese, Bukoba has been destroyed and many people are deeply are affected. We are united with God's people in Bukoba at this very difficult time.

Epicenter of Earthquake

Tanzania: Earthquake survivors face task of rebuilding
At least 17 people killed in 5.9 magnitude tremor that injured more than 200 and left hundreds of families homeless.

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