Joy is a Choice
Maryknoll Lay Missioner, Joanne Miya, reflects on the privilege she has witnessing joy in numerous encounters while in Tanzania.
Peace & Love, even in Challenges
Joanne Miya reflects on recent developments in her mission. Filled with new challenges, she continually finds peace, love, and joy in her work, and with those she encounters.
A new chapter opens for a mission—and for the missioner
As Uzima Centre enters a time of leadership transition, Maryknoll lay missioner Joanne Miya reflects on positive change—from expanded apprenticeships and nonviolence education to new spiritual accompaniment at the Lake House of Prayer—while trusting the next generation to carry the work forward.
Communion of saints, community of care
At Uzima Centre in Tanzania, missioner Joanne Miya reflects on the meaning of community in light of Maryknoll Lay Missioners’ 50th anniversary. For her, it includes not only those she serves today but also the beloved friends, missioners, and family members who have passed on—her “communion of saints.” Through their lives and enduring presence and intercession, she is reminded that every story becomes part of a larger mosaic of faith, resilience, and love.
Fresh start brings new energy and opportunity to Uzima Centre
Uzima Centre in Tanzania is embracing exciting changes with new leadership and office space. As the Learn & Earn program empowers more young people with practical skills and hope for the future, the center continues to transform lives—thanks to the generosity of its supporters.
A lifeline of hope
From providing essential school supplies to supporting life-saving medical care, Uzima Centre is making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals in Tanzania. Children are getting the education they deserve, families are learning the power of saving, and those living with HIV are receiving critical care. From missioner Joanne Miya, here’s how your support is changing lives.
Love works wonders
Through innovative projects and unwavering support, Tanzania’s Uzima Centre uplifts the vulnerable, fostering hope and dignity for HIV+ clients of all ages. Missioner Joanne Miya reflects on the successful services provided this year.
The path of a pilgrim of hope
When we consider our divided society, the wars happening around the world, and the everyday challenges that accompany life, it can be difficult to feel hopeful sometimes.
Strength in unity
The Uzima Centre improves the lives of HIV+ Tanzanians of all ages and religions. Missioner Joanne Miya reports on its latest efforts.
Science opens minds and opportunities
The sounds are loud, the flames big, and the smiles contagious, reports missioner Kyle Johnson—or “Mr. Science,” as the name tag on his lab coat proclaims—as he teaches the scientific method with fun experiments to kids in Tanzania.
The joy at the margins
Tanzania’s Huruma School for Children with Disabilities celebrates 20 years of strides toward greater inclusion. Missioner Anna Johnson invites us to embrace the work still to do.
