Posts Tagged ‘non-profit in Tanzania’
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…
Read MoreWater 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…
Read MoreRapid 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…
Read MoreAdam 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…
Read MoreApprenticeship + 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…
Read MoreRegina 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…
Read MoreA PZ Visit – Tom & Karen Stein
We interviewed Tom and Karen Stein about their experiences visiting Project Zawadi. They have incredible stories and encouraging words to share! Tom is a planetary scientist, and Karen advocates for women’s health. She received her MA in Gerontology and is passionate about nutrition, exercise, and empowering women. Tom works for a NASA-sponsored lab and spends…
Read MoreApprenticeship + Elias – A 4 x 4 dream
Working on Toyota Land Cruisers is Elias’s favorite! If Elias were to choose the kind of vehicle he’d repair and travel in, it would be 4 x 4’s. 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 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 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…
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