Project Wezesha is excited to announce a new partnership with AFR Clothing, a for-profit business that combines fashion with social justice. Authentic Fashion Renaissance (AFR) is capturing attention and raising awareness through the sales of clothing and contribution of proceeds from these sales to support children’s education in Africa. AFR Clothing is launching the Amani Hope Scholarship Fund this Valentine’s Day 2012 and Project Wezesha is honored to have been selected as one of the organizations they will support through this fund.
This year, Lucas Lameck, co-founder of Project Wezesha will work with the village leaders in Mgaraganza, located in the Kigoma Region of Western Tanzania, to identify aspiring students who hope to complete secondary school but lack the means to do so. In July 2012, the 5 selected students will be honored as recipients of the Amani Hope Scholarships at a celebration in the village.
At this time, we will be initiating a new service model among the students to promote leadership and civic engagement as part of the requirements for participation in this unique scholarship program. Not only will they be held to high standards academically, but they will be expected to actively contribute to their community. We will work closely with the students this summer to identify their strengths and together target the needs of the community so that they can focus their service efforts.
We look forward to working with AFR Clothing and express our gratitude to them for carefully reviewing potential partners and ultimately selecting Project Wezesha. Asante Sana!
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