January 17, 2017

After completing our Scholar Identification Process and taking vulnerability and TFFT’s fiscal strength into careful consideration, we have enrolled an additional 5 scholars in TFFT’s Scholarship Program for 2017! With that being said, we also have three fabulous young ladies, Happy D, Mwajuma, and Naitasha, from years past looking for sponsors to pick them up this year!

While we hope our sponsors continue throughout the kids’ primary and secondary schooling, it isn’t mandatory. As a result – we need YOUR help filling these gaps! Are you wanting to join our TFFT Family in 2017 as their cheerleaders and supporters?! For $125 a month ($1500 annually) for our primary kiddos and $134 a month ($1600 annually) for our secondary school ladies, you can turn their lives around. This sponsorship includes enrollment in private boarding school for the year, as well as psychosocial support, livelihood training for scholars, families, and guardians, medical care, and additional academic tutoring. “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. knew this and we hope very much to deliver on it!

This year, we welcomed Debora, Freddy, Imran, Omari, and Zainabu. Debora is a bright student and just began class 4 at Usa River Academy. Her curiosity shines through and she always wants to learn new information and pushes herself to try new things that are outside of her comfort zone. While her grandmother cannot afford to support Debora, they have a close relationship and it is lovely to see how much they care about each other. Debora would love a sponsor to walk alongside her as she grows and develops into the beautiful young woman we hope she does!

Freddy has an endearing personality, and eyes wide with wonder. He grew up in his great-grandmother’s small home with few possessions. Freddy just began in nursery class at Usa River Academy. We love when we can bring scholars on at such an early age. Research shows that early childhood education is proven to add HUGE results for a child’s future. Help make that possible for Freddy through sponsoring Freddy’s education.

Over the last few years we have been growing our support of children with special needs. We see their vulnerability and are committed to addressing it. This year we have brought on Imran to our Scholarship Program. Before joining TFFT’s Scholarship Program, Imran attended a government school, where his teachers voiced concern that Imran did not receive enough individualized care, as he is autistic. Imran’s family does not have the means to enroll him in a school that will accommodate for his needs. Imran is intelligent, responsive, obedient, and gets along well with other children. He began school at Step By Step Learning Centre this month, TFFT’s partner school for special needs. Let us know if you want to walk alongside him as he grows into a strong, vibrant young boy!

Omari attended TFFT’s Family Day in December and tried every game available. He had a smile on his face the whole day. Omari selflessly shared his lunch with one of the younger children. This month he began school as a TFFT Scholar at Usa River Academy. He too is looking for a sponsor.

Zainabu is our 5th new child. She might be small, but what she lacks in size, she certainly makes up for in personality! When she was first introduced to her class, she stood up in front of everyone and sang a song to them. Her family values education, and Zainabu began in class 1 at Usa River Academy with Converse Roberts sponsoring her – thank you.

We look forward to hearing from you about exploring options for sponsorship. It is truly a wonderful opportunity for an individual or family to personally connect with our kids, learn to understand their realities, and make a concrete difference in their lives.

Thank you for your belief in our mission. If you are interested in hearing more about our Scholarship Program, read about joining TFFT as a sponsor or email us today info [at] thefoundationfortomorrow [dot] org !