What you need to know:
The vision is for the Tanzanian diaspora community in the United States to become ambassadors for Kiswahili and Tanzanian culture within the communities where they live
More than 100 universities, colleges, and schools in the United States offer Kiswahili as a course.
A 2022 UN Africa Renewal article reported, identifying the prestigious Howard University as one example of an institution that has substantial Kiswahili courses in its programs.
In November 2021, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed July 7 as World Kiswahili Language Day, the first African language to receive that level of international recognition.
