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Go MAD is a Christian charity, which offers people the chance to visit Tanzania & enjoy a life-changing experience by getting involved in community work.

In 1994, Graham McClure founder of Go MAD helped design & build a Cathedral for the Anglican Diocese of Mara, in the town Musoma with his Church St John’s Church Blackheath. From this work Graham felt driven to help the people of Mara and so began to invite teams of volunteers out to help with various community projects & eventually ‘Go MAD in Tanzania’ was born. Since then we have been helping local farmers, people with HIV, orphans and pastors. We consider ourselves privileged to have been involved in this partnership work with our brothers and sisters from Mara.

25/08/2026

As our summer season draws to a close, and our final volunteers, along with Graham and Claire, prepare to head back to the UK, we’ve been reflecting on an incredible summer of hard work, generosity, and lives changed.

Here’s just a glimpse of what has been achieved together:
🏡 Lakeview opened and hosted its first volunteers  🏠 2 houses (almost) completed for a pastor and his family and a single mum and her five children 🐐 21 goat sheds built and 18 goats gifted to families, helping create sustainable sources of income 💧 20 water tanks built, providing families with access to safe, clean drinking water 🏗️ Foundations started for another house  🩺 42 People treated for malaria amongst other diseases, providing vital healthcare treatment to those in need 🎨 Hundreds of children enjoyed Kids Club, filled with fun, friendship and activities 🌍 196 volunteers joined us, giving their time, energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of those volunteers, their families, friends and communities back home, especially the fundraising carried out before the trip. Thank you!

We’re also incredibly grateful for our amazing team in Tanzania. They have worked tirelessly throughout the summer to make all of this possible, and we’re so thankful for their dedication, passion and invaluable contribution. Now it’s time for them to enjoy a well-deserved rest!

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our summer. We looking forward to next years team! Get in touch if you’re interested in joining us on the Gap Year team or next summers teams!

28/07/2026

🎉 A huge milestone for Go MAD! 🎉

We’re so excited to celebrate the official opening of our new volunteer house, Lakeview! After 11 months of building and an incredible amount of hard work, it’s amazing to see this vision become a reality.

A special thank you to Graham, whose vision inspired this project from the very beginning. Your dedication, perseverance, and extraordinary hard work have made Lakeview possible and we’re incredibly grateful.

A massive thank you to everyone who played a part in this fantastic build. Whether you gave your time, skills or encouragement, we thoroughly appreciate it.

We were delighted to welcome our very first team from the Ashcombe School who were the first guests to stay at Lakeview. It was a privilege to have them christen this new house and we can’t wait to see the many volunteers, friendships, and life-changing experiences that will fill these rooms for years to come.

19/07/2026

Snippets of the past week with St. Bede’s!

So proud of all the students and the hard work they’ve done this week. We’ve built 3 water tanks, 3 goat sheds, started a new house, helped out at nursery and had a blast at kids club. They’ve brought Stormzy to church in a memorable performance.

It’s always a pleasure to have St.Bede’s here with us in Musoma. ❤️

12/07/2026

🌍 Get to Know the Team – Elijah  
This week we’re introducing Elijah, who joins Go MAD this summer as our new Assistant In-Country Director. It’s a brand-new role for the charity, created to support our growing programme of projects and volunteers in Tanzania. 
Although this is Elijah’s first summer as a member of staff, he’s no stranger to Go MAD. After first volunteering with us several years ago, he returned every summer, building strong relationships with our team and the local community. This year marks an exciting new chapter, with Elijah now spending around half the year in Tanzania helping to coordinate construction projects, manage our Land Rover fleet and support our volunteers on the ground. 
Having experienced Go MAD from both a volunteer’s and now a staff member’s perspective, Elijah is passionate about helping others develop new skills while working alongside local communities on projects that have a lasting impact. 
And if you ever need a walking partner, he completed the National Three Peaks in just 23 hours!

19/06/2026

It’s been a fantastic start to our summer season in Tanzania! This week, our volunteers have made great progress by beginning work on three water tanks and three goat sheds, helping to support local families and communities.

We’ve also provided treatment for two children suffering from malaria, and had lots of fun running Kids Club activities for the children.

To top it all off, we celebrated one of our team members’ birthdays together!

It’s been a busy, rewarding, and memorable week. Everyone is looking forward to a well-earned lie-in tomorrow morning!

20/05/2026

Live updates from our founder Graham on the progress at Lakeview which opens on 28 June 🤩 Incredible progress at this new property and the views of the surroundings are beautiful.

18/05/2026

✈️ POV: You’ve signed up for Tanzania… what do you pack?

🧴 SPF (because you can’t buy it in Musoma ☀️)
🦟 Strong insect repellent (the mosquitoes didn’t RSVP)
🥾 Proper work boots (goat sheds > cute trainers)
🧤 Gardening gloves (you’ll thank us later)
💧 A BIG water bottle (hydration = survival)
👕 Old t-shirts (mud, paint, sweat… all part of the experience)
🩴 Flip flops (for Eagle Lodge life)
📓 Notebook (for memories / reflections / random Swahili words)
🎒 Day bag (you’ll use it constantly)
🎩 Hat (heat stroke is not the vibe)
😂 A sense of humour + willingness to get stuck in

📋 Full kit list provided to all volunteers
✨ January 2027 trips now open
🔗 Apply via link in bio

10/05/2026

What does a gap year with Go MAD actually look like?

It’s not one thing, and that’s the point.

One day you might be helping build a goat shed that will provide income for a family.

Another, running games at kids club or supporting lessons at a local nursery.

You might be working alongside local teams on community projects, or helping deliver sessions in schools.

It’s hands-on, varied and sometimes challenging - but always meaningful.

You’re not there to “observe”. You’re part of the team.

07/05/2026

Thinking about a gap year?

Not everyone has a clear plan, and that’s okay. Some of the best experiences come from saying yes to something different.

With Go MAD, you won’t just be observing - you’ll be part of a team working on real projects alongside local communities in Tanzania. From building and education to kids clubs and community work, no two days look the same.

You don’t need specific skills. Just an open mind, a willingness to get stuck in, and a bit of curiosity about the world.

Whether you come for a few weeks or a few months, you’ll leave with more confidence, independence and perspective than you arrived with.

If a gap year is on your mind, this might be worth exploring 🇹🇿 ❤️

Applications are open via our website.

22/04/2026

Earth Day 🌍

At Go MAD, caring for the environment goes hand in hand with supporting communities.

Our tree-planting initiatives in Musoma don’t just restore land, they also create long-term income for local farmers and contribute to sustainable livelihoods. From clearing and preparing land, to planting and maintaining trees, it’s consistent, practical work that benefits both people and the environment over time.

We’re proud that around 95% of funds go directly to charitable activity on the ground, supporting projects like these.

Small actions. Long-term impact.

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+447932052490

Website

http://www.gomakeadifference.co.uk/

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