YES-We did it again, this January 29-30, 2015, at King Solomon Hall in Arusha we hosted our Annual Programme Review. We established TFFT’s Annual Programme Review in the interest of learning and accountability. We use these action-packed sessions to share our progress and challenges of the previous year and to absorb ideas, lessons, and experiences
The goodbyes to family, friends, and especially my dogs :) were (as always) a bit sad, but I am now so happy to say that after about 24 hours of travel, I finally made it to Arusha, Tanzania! My flights over went smoothly, and luckily all of my bags made it here in one piece.
I arrived in Tanzania 7 days ago and I am already feeling at peace. I arrived mid day and a friendly face greeted me at the airport. I then went to my favourite restaurant Fig and Olive to pick up my house keys and carried on home and to the grocery store to get properly set up.
Hello! We are so excited to have one of our TFFT Scholars, Nicemary Felix, write a blog post for you all today! Nicemary has been involved with an organization called JUST BE WITH US. The organization works to provide awareness of HIV/AIDS through planting trees and educating others more about the disease. Read Nicemary's post below
Last month in Arusha, TFFT organized a workshop for 25 journalists who represent various nationwide media companies. The goal of the workshop was to engage the media in advocating for the issues of Orphans & Vulnerable Children (OVC) and child rights in Tanzania. TFFT convened these media representatives to enhance community awareness and to increase
Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well, Vincent Van Gogh. Part of what I admire so much about The Foundation for Tomorrow is the passion that drives this organization; the passion for genuine, real
Well it’s that time of year again and I am running up quite a mountain to raise funds and awareness for QUALITY education in Tanzania. Some would say our mission itself is an uphill battle, and on certain days I would have to agree. However, I am literally running 11.5km uphill and then 11.5km straight
Our theme for February is SHARE the LOVE, and this will be the third year of a fun Valentines Campaign Challenge. This year we have 12 awesome Team Leaders who have committed to SHARE’n some LOVE this season! These young women are empowering and all capable young women with such big hearts, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to
Hello! How is the first month of 2015 almost over?! I can't let January pass me by without posting our Annual Blog Review! (You can read 2013's review here and 2012's here.) 2014 was another full year for TFFT. Now, as we begin a new year, pausing to reflect on all that the previous year
Hello! It is with great excitement that we introduce Ramon Richardson, TFFT's new Director of Operations! Ray's passion for education, extensive experience working for educational equity, and legal background make him the perfect fit for the role. Our entire team is eager to work with and learn from him. The Director of Operations is critical