Posts Written by: Joanne Hyde I am married with two sons and have been working in the fashion industry for the last 35 years, & having recently sold my business am excited to now be able to devote some time to wonderful causes such as Open Heart International, which my sister has been very involved with for more than a decade... Mar 18 Tales from the field – Tanzania March 2019 Sunday 24th March 2019 – “Surrounded by Heroes” After a turbulent two weeks of trying to keep up with this Tanzanian team, I have no doubt that all the Open … Read More Mar 24 tunakushukuru – we thank you! The project is coming to an end... Read More Mar 22 Mending all sorts of hearts There is a big variety of complex surgeries not to mention the big age range... Read More Mar 22 NI BUZZ GANI … what’s the buzz?!? There is a lot of girl power going on with this team of professionals. Read More Mar 21 A peek into your world A sneak peek into a patients world as well as the operating theatres. Read More Mar 21 MIFUMO YOTE INAKWENDA – all systems go It is all systems got here in Tanzania with two theatres working simultaneously Read More Mar 20 KAZI YA TIMU “teamwork” in Tanzania The team is pulling together to have a successful week ahead. Read More Mar 19 Jambo! Jambo! The successful education training has come to an end, now for surgery. Read More