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Margaret and John Vegt, served in Tanzania in 1972-1974, Podcast #212
Cuso International
Nov 27 2010
Margaret and John Vegt, served in Tanzania in 1972-1974
Served together in Dar es Salaam for 6 months and then in Mwanza for 1.5 yrs
Both came from Vancouver and attended UBC.
The Vegts got married and then set off, honeymooning in Africa as they served.
John received a Bachelor of Commerce in accounting from UBC and served as Deputy Treasurer for Mwanza City Council and an internal auditor for city of Dar es Salaam.
Margaret was a teacher who taught English in an elementary school in Mwanza.
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