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01. Ten Mud Bricks

The bricks for Lukelo Lodge are hand made from a mixture of dirt and water. This mixture is poured into a frame that molds five individual bricks. After drying in the sun for several days, the bricks are baked in a kiln to make them strong and durable. The use of these bricks will give Lukelo Lodge a look that reflects the local architecture of the Njombe area.

$5.00

02. Five Chickens

Chickens will provide our garden with a chemical-free, nitrogen rich fertilizer and pest control. They will also provide a source of income; the people who take care of the garden will sell their eggs to Lukelo Lodge and the surrounding community. For $10.00, you can buy five chickens for Travel for Change and rest assured that they will do all the free roaming they want!

$10.00

03. Rocket Stove

A rocket stove is an energy-efficient cooking stove that requires minimal fuel. It is low-cost to install and can run off just a small bundle of twigs. Lukelo Lodge will employ a local chef who will use these stoves to prepare meals for our guests and will train Njombe women to use and build these stoves. Rocket stoves can improve women's lives by reducing the burden of buying firewood and the health effects of inhaling excessive smoke from cooking fires.

$15.00

04. Water Collection

Twenty dollars will pay a woman to collect water from a nearby stream to be used for making mud bricks.

$20.00

05. Solar Shower System

Our solar shower system will store water in black hose coils that store water and are heated by the sun. It provides warm showers with no energy input.

$25.00

06. Share of a Bamboo Irrigation System

To transport water from Lukelo Lodge's rainwater and grey water harvesting systems to our gardens, we will be installing a series of bamboo gutters. Bamboo is an eco-friendly alternative to metal gutters, as it grows quickly and can be harvested on-site with minimal energy and pollution. Three shares of $30 will pay for the entire irrigation system.

$30.00

07. Portion of Food Garden

Travel for Change will plant a large organic garden to provide fresh produce for the guests and staff at Lukelo Lodge. Forty dollars will cover the cost of tilling and planting a 25 square foot section of the garden, and help us purchase tools and fencing.

$40.00

08. Share of Irrigation Pump

The KickStart MoneyMaker Pump can pump water from as deep as 23 feet and is human powered. Travel for Change hopes to purchase a pump to irrigate our own land and to lend to Njombe farmers during the dry season. Two shares of $50 will pay the for MoneyMaker Pump.

$50.00

09. Wages for One Week of Labor

Travel for Change is committed to paying fair and livable wages. Seventy-five dollars provides a fair worker's wage for one week of labor.

$75.00

10. Mass Heating Rocket Stove

Travel for Change aims to make each of our lodges as energy-efficient as possible. A rocket stove mass heater runs off minimal amounts of wood but is capable of generating enough warmth to keep Lukelo Lodge's guests warm on chilly nights. In Njombe temperatures sometimes drop to 40 degrees at night, so these mass heaters will be a much appreciated addition at Lukelo Lodge!

$100.00

11. Thatch Roof

Each of our five planned bungalows will have traditionally thatched roofs. Women's groups in the Njombe area weave palm leaves to produce small units of thatch, which are assembled together into a water-proof roof. Your goodwill investment of $150 will provide income to these women and a valuable component of Lukelo Lodge.

$150.00

12. Handcrafted Bed Frame and Mattress

Travel for Change will purchase all furniture for Lukelo Lodge, including bed frames, from skilled local carpenters. For $200 you can purchase a bed and mattress, provide income to an Njombe artisan, and help Travel for Change keep our cultural tourists in comfort!

$200.00

13. Curtains and Bed Linens

The curtains and bed linens at Lukelo Lodge will be made from traditional fabric called vitenge. For $250 you can furnish our lodge with these items and provide needed income for local fabric merchants and tailors.

$250.00

14. Share of Door and Window Frames

The lumber for the door and window frames will be harvested within a mile of Lukelo Lodge. Travel for Change will replace any trees with new seedlings. Four shares will cover the frame costs for the entire lodge.

$300.00

15. Acre of Land

Our goal is to purchase five acres of land in Njombe, Tanzania on which we will build Lukelo Lodge and plant a large organic garden. We are purchasing this land from Ramanus Mlowe, a local farmer who inherited a larger plot than he is able to farm. Despite his hardwork, his family struggles to meet their basic needs. With a $400 donation you can purchase an acre of this beautiful, fertile land for Travel for Change and provide income for the Mlowe family.

$400.00

16. Composting Toilet

At Travel for Change we believe that nothing should go to waste. Composting toilets will reduce the stress of a large septic system at Lukelo Lodge and the treated compost will serve as an excellent (and sanitary!) fertilizer, recycling nutrients back into our land.

$500.00

17. Renewable Energy Source

Lukelo Lodge will be completely independent of Njombe's electric grid. We are currently researching whether wind, solar, or biodiesel from WVO is the most cost efficient and reliable renewable energy source.

$750.00

18. Rainwater Harvesting and Purification System

Lukelo Lodge's Rainwater Harvesting and Purification System will consist of gutters and water filters that connect to rain barrels and larger storage tanks. Two shares will cover the cost of the system.

$1000.00

A goodwill investment in Travel for Change will have a measurable and lasting impact in the communities we serve.  We are currently fundraising for the construction of Lukelo Lodge in Njombe, Tanzania.

Below is a catalog that breaks down the construction costs of Lukelo Lodge, giving you an idea of how much impact your investment can have.

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