Posts by Karen Stupic
English Bridge 2019: Volunteer View
A note from the Executive Director, Brian Singer: In Tanzanian primary schools, the language of instruction is Swahili. However, in secondary school the language of instruction abruptly changes to English, which is a second or third language to many students. Since most young Tanzanian students are rarely ready for this change in language, Project Zawadi…
Read MoreThe Apprenticeship Program (Programu ya Mafunzo ya ufundi)
Definitions: Wanafunzi (noun) English translation: apprentices, trainees, students Fundi (noun) English translation: master artisan, trade expert, scholar Project Zawadi is proud to introduce a new path in the Student Sponsorship program: Apprenticeships! Let’s celebrate the inaugural class of Wanafunzi! Masonry Tailoring Welding Nyamshora Ibrahim Anifa Ally Isack Haraja Mussa Juma Suzana Mathias Amos James…
Read MoreSupport Kids Like Ester and Quality Education in Tanzania!
Project Zawadi is celebrating Universal Children’s Day on Tuesday, November 20 with a day of giving – join us in supporting quality education for kids like Ester! Meet Ester, a Project Zawadi sponsored student just starting off with her education at one of our Model School partners. Thanks to the compassionate support of individuals like…
Read MoreConservation Agriculture at the Model Schools
Note: Ron Aminzade is a Project Zawadi Board Member and emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota. He has been doing research in Tanzania since 1995, most recently on Tanzanian agricultural policy debates. Through his work with the Model Schools committee, Ron has been instrumental in exploring conservation agriculture practices and developing partnerships…
Read MoreAnnual Report 2019 – Look What You Made Possible This Year!
Partnering with communities, schools, and teachers to support quality education for Tanzanian children and youth. We are very excited to announce the publication of Project Zawadi’s 2019 Annual Report. The Annual Report not only highlights the yearly achievements and impacts of the Student Sponsorship, Tenda Teachers, and Model Schools programs, it also summarizes the financials…
Read MoreNovember 2019 Donor Trip Announced
Have you ever wanted to see the work of Project Zawadi up close and personal? We are pleased to announce that Project Zawadi, in partnership with Access 2 Tanzania, will be hosting a Donor Trip which will combine a classic safari experience with a special educational opportunity this November 25-Dec 7, 2019. The journey will…
Read MoreCommunity Vision Campaign Success!
The Project Zawadi Community Vision Campaign was not only about what the local communities of Sarawe and Busore Primary Schools wanted for their students, it was about what we as a community could do to support their vision. As always, we are humbled by the generous supporters and advocates of Project Zawadi who make our…
Read MoreModel Schools – Community Vision Campaign
As you probably know, nearly every government school in Tanzania faces significant challenges: overcrowded classrooms, a shortage of qualified teachers, and poor infrastructure chief among them. Over the past years generous donors have made it possible for Project Zawadi to provide small, but important, amounts of financial support to a large number of schools in…
Read MoreNew Year, New Vision
In this season of New Year’s resolutions, the turning of the calendar to 2018 marks a new chapter for Project Zawadi. Throughout 2017, our talented Board delved deep into a comprehensive strategic planning effort for the organization. After nearly two decades of existence, it was time to check in with our founding principles, evaluate the…
Read MoreLetters from Sponsors to Students
We are often asked if it is appropriate for sponsors to send a letter directly to their sponsored student(s). The answer is a resounding yes! The children love to hear from you and very much appreciate receiving personal notes from their sponsors. What about a gift? This process has evolved over the years and we…
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