Working in the community in the west has its frustrations and problems as this work does anywhere in the world. Many of the problems faced are very similar to ours here in Arusha northern Tanzania with maybe extreme poverty here making the problems seem more desperate or severe.

What does differ, again maybe because of the poverty, is the sheer waste of life - with disease, unsafe public transport and violent theft making everyday uncertain. However sometimes something comes along, a curved ball and catches us off-guard.

A community worker yesterday, Martha, left her home to go into town. The children Brenda 4 years and Lumuli 5 months left safe and sound with Martha