Tanzanians living in North America are approximately 70,000 strong, and this number is expected to grow as years go by. Being away from home to a foreign land sometimes can be overwhelming, so finding a community of people who are from Tanzania plays a critical role in times of joy and sorrow.
In many African traditions, communities congregate in times of mourning, especially when someone has passed, it's during these times that the mourning faces both emotional and financial distress.
