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Mnas Sanga, Founder of Africulture

The Africulture Trust was created by Mnas Sanga, a young man from the large but poor village of Kinampanda, a few hours outside of Singida in central Tanzania. The third of nine children, Mnas attended primary school in Kinampanda until his mother died during childbirth. Mnas, then thirteen, left home to make a better life for himself. He moved first to Pangani, on the coast of Tanzania, and then to Arusha, in north. Mnas wandered as a street kid in Arusha for a while, picking up English through reading books and interacting with tourists. He was lucky to find within the community a Frenchman, who became his mentor and helped him to better himself. Mnas's thoughtfulness and intelligence made him a fast learner, while his self-discipline and idealism helped him avoid danger.

In time, Mnas found employment and a stable place to live in Arusha, but it is impossible for him to forget his past. Having experienced life on the streets, he considers himself a positive role model for street children today. He now lives in Finland Helsinki. A healthy person with high aspirations, Mnas stopped eating meat entirely at age sixteen and does not drink alcohol. He cooks his own food at home and enjoys running and hiking. Mnas loves music and being with children and cares for his family members, who depend on his advice during times of trouble. His greatest dreams are coming coming true through the  Africlture Tanzania and the birth of his son, Zion and Sharon.