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Jasmine T. Wins ‘Student of the Year’
When Jasmine was a young student at Nyamuswa Primary School, her life changed forever. She lost her father — the family’s main provider — leaving her mother to care for five children on her own. Suddenly, Jasmine’s life took a turn. (Pictured here is Jasmine with her four siblings). In 2015, leaders at Jasmine’s…
Masenza’s Story: Every Child Deserves a Chance
At Project Zawadi, our mission is centered on education in Tanzania. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our Rapid Response Initiative lets us act when a child needs help—even when that moment falls outside an original plan. Masenza’s story is one of those moments. Without support, many of the moments that change lives…
Water Flows Again in Sarawe: A Rapid Recovery, Thanks to Partnerships
A Story of Partnership, Resilience, and Community Leadership Since March of 2023, Sarawe Primary School and the surrounding community have relied on a remarkable clean-water system made possible through a powerful partnership: Project Zawadi, several Rotary Clubs (scroll to the bottom for a full list) from around the world, and generous supporters including Fred and…
My Journey: From Struggle to Strength
My name is Msafiri Samson, and I was born on January 2, 1995, in Kurusanga Village, Bunda District, Mara Region, Tanzania. My mother was Bhoke Nyamtumbaga Kumba from the Ikizu tribe, and my father was Samson Kiswa Sazi from the Zanaki tribe. When I was just nine months old, I was badly burned after falling…
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 granted—playing outside with friends, going to school with ease, or even joining his family at community gatherings—turned into daily challenges. Without the right support, at times – his…
Msafiri 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 — the story of Msafiri Samson. I first met Msafiri when he was a young student in our Student Sponsorship Program. He…
25th Anniversary Celebrations
Come One, Come All To Our 25th Anniversary Celebrations Events in 2026! Over the course of 2026, Project Zawadi will host several special events in the USA and Tanzania. The Tanzania travel opportunity is limited to 20 participants and are currently open for registration on a firsts come, first served basis. Details are noted below…
Apprenticeship + 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…
Adam Mussa – A PZ Alum Starts a Business
We have a 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 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…
Apprenticeship + Kinusu – Builder of Metal Structures
For Kinusu, the 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 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. “Before, I was fixing radios. Now, I’m building…
Regina Shares Her Experience at PZ
We asked our 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 Manager to share her experiences with Project Zawadi and her thoughts on education! Here’s what she had to say, “My 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…
Model Schools: Leveling UP
Taking the Model Schools Program to 12 New Schools! Background: We created the 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 Program to provide significant, effective, and long-lasting support to government-run primary schools. For the past six years, we have piloted this program at four schools and implemented a wide array of initiatives. We have learned from this and have a…