The Next Generation of University Students
Our second cohort of university students – Ezra, George, and Simoni – have all returned to start their second year of university studies. These pictures are from the day they were awarded scholarships to attend secondary school back in 2012!
From Left to Right: Dibeit, unknown child, Rai, Lucas, Saidi, and Muhsini
Our third cohort of students pursuing post-secondary education have also reported to their colleges. We have added Muhsini, the cousin of Saidi who comes from Kiganza Village. We have known Muhsini since he was a young boy (see lake image). His parents supported him through secondary and high school, and now we are happy to step in and offer our support.
In addition, Sospeter (The General) and Anzaruni are attending Sumbawanga Clinical Officers Training Center in Dodoma. They are each pursuing a 3-year diploma in clinical medicine. Felisiano is pursuing a 3-year degree in Business Management in Dodoma. We expect great things from each of them and know they are up for the challenge.
We are so grateful for the generous support of two donors, husband and wife team Firoz and Shamim, who have committed to covering the educational expenses for Sospeter, Anzaruni and Felisiano until they graduate. We made this short video – Donors Make Dreams Come True – which shows these young men extending their gratitude to Firoz and Shamim. The young men’s parents were overjoyed as well. They are so proud of their sons and know they will make their family and community proud.
We are also proud to report that the following young men have completed Form 5 and will begin Form 6 next year. It looks like we’ll have our fourth cohort of university students before we know it: Congratulations to Mayani, Hamisi, Lameck, Malick, and Yohana.
The Season of Giving
With each success, we see more opportunity to support our students as they pursue their academic and life goals. With 4 students in university, 3 students in college, and five students likely to begin university in 2021, we could really use your support! University fees for Simoni, George, and Muhsini are $1300, 1300, and $1500 respectively for the year. We anticipate a similar cost ($1200-1500) for each of our Form 6 students, when they matriculate next Fall. Now is the time for us to raise the money needed for our 2021 budget. Here are some ways you can help:
- Make a contribution of any amount today.
- Let us know if you’d like to sponsor one of the students for one year or all years of their studies.
- Tell your friends about our work and see if they’d like to contribute.
- Donate for the holidays in honor or memory of a loved one.
- Begin your own fundraiser through GlobalGiving and see how much you can raise through your network.
We can offer any support you need as you select a giving plan. You can email us at projectwezeshatz@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
I often note that our work is a drop in the bucket in the grand scheme of life in the world, in Tanzania, in Kigoma, in each village — but we know it matters and it does make a difference. (This folktale told by the Nobel Peace Prize winning Kenyan author Wangari Maathai serves as our reminder.)
The ripple effect of our work is immeasurable and we can’t do it without you!
Thank you! Asante sana!