Wema Secondary School Wema is empathetic and a natural leader. She is a hard-working student whose favorite subject is biology. Wema is determined to either be a doctor or a teacher, but hasn’t decided which yet. When she isn’t studying, Wema loves to play soccer and to organize activities for the younger students. |
Brenda Secondary School Brenda has a magnetic personality and a mind for math. She has a competitive nature and doesn’t back down from a challenge. Her dream is to become one of Tanzania’s few female pilots. Brenda enjoys singing in the school choir and seeking an adrenaline rush while swimming, biking, or exploring. |
Glory Secondary School Glory is a quiet leader, coaxing her peers in her sweet and soft-spoken way. She aspires to become a pediatrician, which would suit her to a tee. Glory enjoys doing Sudoku and word-search puzzles in her spare time. When she is home in her village, she can be found helping out in her parents’ store. |
Living Secondary School Living is energetic and adventurous with an aptitude for math and science. Involved in an accident when young, he had frequent interactions with doctors. The great care he received has inspired him to want to become one himself. In his free time he enjoys bike riding, soccer, and any other athletic pursuit. |
Peter Secondary School A natural student, Peter is analytical, dedicated, and patient. He has wanted to fly airplanes since he was young. His childhood dream became so well-known that he earned the nickname “Pilot.” He enjoys learning math and, of course, watching the planes shuttle tourists to Mt. Kilimanjaro. |
Pascal Secondary School Pascal has overcome many academic struggles because he started school at an older age — but thanks to his persistence, he earned top scores on his recent national exams! He’s a shining example of how dedicated teachers and schools can transform a child’s life. When not studying, he enjoys playing soccer and doing science experiments in his school’s chemistry lab. |
Jack Secondary School Jack has a strong work ethic and an interest in biology and math and has benefited from extra tutoring to help keep him up to speed. He hopes to one day start his own business or learn a trade. In his free time, Jack enjoys playing soccer and listening to the latest Tanzanian hip hop. |
Ivone Secondary School Dedicated, responsible, and empathetic, Ivone has a strong sense of self and is driven to care for others. She plans to become a nun, but also wants to go to university so that she can become a teacher at a parish orphanage and help kids in need. For fun she enjoys biking around the village and organizing photoshoots with friends. |
Regina ElemENtary school Confident and curious, Regina is thriving in the newfound independence that boarding school has given her. Having her own bed, sheets, and clothes is a welcome novelty for her. She has blossomed as a student and often gets straight As. In her free time she enjoys gardening club, drawing, and reading a book while watching friends bike and play soccer. |
Severina Secondary School Severina is a hard-working student whose dedication has taken her from being an average student to now being at the top of her class. She would love to one day be a business owner and have a shop in town. She enjoys English, spelling bees, and word searches. Photoshoots with friends are always fun too. |
Jenny Elementary School Jenny is a strong reader and a fast learner with a contagious smile and upbeat attitude. She wants to be a business owner but we think she should be a world-traveling DJ, because music really makes her come alive. Jenny is passionate about music, sings in the choir, and loves to dance, dance, dance. |