Massive boost !

  • The American-based charity Solar Circle has donated thousands of dollars to the building project and the school building is now completed.
  • There is still some security and access work to be done, so still a need to raise additional funds, but the end is very much in sight.

A visit to the school in May 2019 found it almost ready to receive students. The Ministry of Education has approved the school. The Sisters had hoped to start classes in May, but were held up by need to get an environmental permit. They have requested help from the President's office because they believe the environmental holdup has been unreasonable. As soon as the permit is granted, they will start with one class. One classroom is already furnished and books purchased.

A Go Fund Me account to provide for furnishing classrooms has been setup, please see the link on the right.

The roof goes on

Our Aim

The aim of the Jitegemee School Building Project is to build a primary school complex in a residential area outside Dar es Salaam, the capital city of Tanzania, East Africa.

Tanzania Africa Map
 Tanzania Map

 

There is a real need!

60% of the population in Tanzania is under sixteen years of age, there is a shortage of good schools. Education has remained important for successive leaders but the population explosion has caused serious difficulty.  Although many children go to school there is a need for quality teachers and well resourced schools.

The United Republic of Tanzania realizes that quality education is the pillar of national development. Through quality education Tanzania will be able to create a strong and competitive economy which can effectively cope with the challenges of development and which can also easily and confidently adapt to the changing market and technological conditions in the region and global economy.

"We want our school to be a  safe and nourishing home for boys and girls who will develop leadership for our country and
the whole world.” Sister Elice Mchopa, Project leader, Masasi

“We want our children to be in a safe and moral environment.” 
Mr. Komba

 

Why is this school important?

  • It will be like the gold standard.
  • Reasonable class sizes
  • Instructions in English
  • Actual textbooks

Tanzania's government is committed to education but doesn't have the funds to provide it

It is not uncommon to find a classroom with 80-100 children, with few desks and books

Children are usually taught in Swahili, and then are expected to pass secondary school education entrance examinations given in English

All secondary school instruction is given in English.

Jitegemee teachers.

Jitegemee teachers are hardworking women committed to a lifetime of social service.

Jitegemee teacher

Despite financial hardship these women have succeeded in qualifying as teachers and now ache to establish a haven where children can come to learn and develop.

Quality education gives students the skills needed to obtain furture jobs and through relationship and health education combat the spread of HIV/Aids.