Success Stories
Rapid Response Initiative + Zito
As Zito, a bright and curious young boy gradually lost the ability to walk, his world became isolating and challenging. Simple things most of us take for grantedโplaying outside with friends, going to school with ease, or even joining his family at community gatheringsโturned into daily challenges. Without the right support, at times – his…
Read MoreMsafiri Samson: The Journey from Student to Leader
From year to year, Project Zawadi sees students grow and succeed. They step into new roles as leaders, parents, and community members. Today I want to share one of those stories with you โ the story of Msafiri Samson. I first met Msafiri when he was a young student in our Student Sponsorship Program. He…
Read MoreApprenticeship + Regina S. – Kitenge Clothing Designer
Regina was about to spend her life as a housemaid. After finishing Form Four with low exam results, she was unable to continue advanced-level education. With limited opportunities in her village and financial challenges, Regina was taken to Mwanza to work as a housemaid for a family. In Kurusanga village, Tanzania, opportunities for young women…
Read MoreAdam Mussa – A PZ Alum Starts a Business
We have a ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ผ to share with you! We are excited to share a story update about a PZ graduate, Adam Mussa. He started a business. Many students in Tanzania cannot easily afford school supplies, so he’s decided to help. He hired other young men who were experiencing life on the streets, similar to…
Read MoreApprenticeship + Kinusu – Builder of Metal Structures
For Kinusu, the ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ has been life-changing. It gave him a second chance after missing out on formal education. Before joining the Apprenticeship Program, he spent his time fixing radios and small electronics in his village, a sign of his early interest in hands-on technical work.ย โBefore, I was fixing radios. Now, Iโm building…
Read MoreRegina Shares Her Experience at PZ
We asked our ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ Manager to share her experiences with Project Zawadi and her thoughts on education! Hereโs what she had to say, โMy name is Regina, I chose to work with Project Zawadi because it is an organization that has a mission to ensure children and youth get a quality education. This…
Read MoreApprenticeship + Elias – A 4 x 4 dream
Working on Toyota Land Cruisers is Eliasโs favorite! If Elias were to choose the kind of vehicle heโd repair and travel in, it would be 4 x 4โs. He enjoys their strength and how they can travel off-road, especially on safaris. Maneuvering on rugged land is a huge plus in Tanzania, and if you owned…
Read MoreApprenticeship + Isaya – A Motorcycle Mechanic
The ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ opens new possibilities for students! Isaya N. has been supported by Project Zawadi since 2016 when he was in the second grade and performed well in his national exams in 2021, joining Mihingo Secondary School for Form 1 in 2022. But he decided to take a break from the standard school…
Read MoreA Project Zawadi Student Earns Her CPA
Semeni Mazera reached a new step in her career journey! She completed her accounting license and is a finance professional and Certified Public Accountant (CPA). A big congratulations to Semeni for her hard work, determination, and commitment in taking this step to reach her career goals. It was a tough road and as she explained…
Read MoreAlumni Profile: Elibariki Walter
As an orphan, Elibariki was raised in the city of Arusha at a center for street children called Children For Childrenโs Future (CCF). Elibariki first learned to read and write at CCF where he also developed a strong passion for music. He sang in a group of six young boys. They called themselves the Bongo…
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