Posts by Karen Stupic
A 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 More2024 Donor Trips: Two Sessions = Double The Fun!
You talked, we listened! We are excited to announce that Project Zawadi, in partnership with Access 2 Tanzania, will host two sets of Donor Trips this November 2024. Within each trip there will be two travel options: Safari & Service or Service ONLY. Trip #1 Safari & Service (1 week of English Bridge volunteering) –…
Read MoreTRAVEL – RUN – GIVE BACK – 2024
You can travel to Tanzania for a unique and very fun Marathon (or Half Marathon or 5k) in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After the race, enjoy an amazing 5-day wildlife safari (through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park) followed by 3 nights in Nyamuswa Village for an up-close look at Project Zawadi’s…
Read MoreEducation in Tanzania: Barriers and Solutions
Barriers to School in Tanzania Primary School is universal, compulsory, and free in Tanzania, but there are a number of reasons why many students attend sporadically or dropout altogether. Cost of required uniforms, textbooks, and school supplies Desire for a child’s labor at home or on the farm Distance – the time required to travel…
Read MoreWhere We Work
Tanzania Lying just south of the equator, the United Republic of Tanzaniais East Africa’s largest country. It is noted for its national parks, tradition of Formed in 1964 by the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar, Tanzania covers approximately 365,000 square miles, roughly twice the size of the state of California. With an estimated population of…
Read More2023 PZ Donor Trip with NEW Option!
We are happy to announce that Project Zawadi, in partnership with Access 2 Tanzania, will host TWO Donor Trips this November/December. In addition to the classic “Safari & Service” option, we have developed a “Service Only” option that runs over the same dates: November 25-December 9, 2023. Safari & Service: This journey will start with…
Read MoreEDUCATION = EMPOWERMENT
Your belief in the potential of children and youth is at the heart of everything we do! The fall months are our most important fundraising months; helping us set the stage for a new academic year in Tanzania. To keep the mission going and growing Project Zawadi needs to raise at least $200,000 by November…
Read MoreTravel to Tanzania, Run a Race & Support Project Zawadi!
You can travel to Tanzania for a unique and very fun Marathon (or Half Marathon or 5k) in the foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro. After the race, enjoy an amazing 5-day wildlife safari followed by 2 nights in Nyamuswa Village for an up-close look at Project Zawadi’s educational programs. The journey is capped with a 5k…
Read MoreEmpowerment Clubs are Changing Lives
Empowerment Clubs have become an integral piece of the Sponsorship program. A few weeks ago, things in Sarawe Village were a little chaotic. There was some commotion in the village and community members were gathering for ‘yowe’. Yowe is a local practice of gathering when there’s a problem in the village (such as a burglary),…
Read MoreGreat Teachers Change Lives
What are the elements of a quality education? Classrooms, desks, pens and paper are the basic material resources of education. But to ensure a quality education, students need great teachers! The Tenda Teachers Professional Development Program has already reached 407 teachers, impacting nearly 27,000 students. This impact is amplified when we consider the career longevity of…
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