There are many reasons behind TFFT's "why" that guide our work daily. Today, young people are approximately three times more likely to be unemployed than adults. Nowhere is this more true than in Sub-Saharan Africa where the youth bracket is approximately 200 million people. For many children, education ends after primary school. Right now, an
TFFT’s founding principle is to provide orphan and vulnerable children access to quality education. Currently, 110 children are enrolled in the TFFT Scholarship Program, providing not only a previously out-of-reach educational opportunity, but also seeking to enrich the life of the whole child. Life skills, psychosocial support, medical care, livelihood training for scholars’ families
This year, we are all looking to the future. But, as 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to take this chance to reflect on the ways in which you’ve made it possible for The Foundation For Tomorrow to empower vulnerable children, teachers, and members of the community so they may reach their full potential
Recently, Miriam (a TFFT scholar) and I sat down to discuss the role that TFFT plays in her life. Miriam is an incredibly bright young woman who has been a TFFT scholar for eleven years. I am happy to share her story, in her own words, with you for today’s Friday Feature. “Although 2020 has
I have been called a night owl, as I'm also generally an evening person who tends to stay up until late at night brainstorming or thinking through some issues and how to find and build on solutions to presenting problems. I'm also an early bird as well, but that's a story for another day, and
We believe that every child should receive equitable access to quality education. While this year has been a difficult one to navigate, we are proud of the TFFT team for continuing to deliver our mission and strive towards a shared vision. Today, we are showcasing some of the highlights of our work and the actions
Perhaps you are wondering how and where The Foundation For Tomorrow identifies the children we support under the Scholarship Program. In 2018, UNICEF reported that 88% of children in Tanzania are deprived in at least three dimensions of well-being. That is: Nutrition, Health, Education, Protection, Water, Housing, Sanitation and Information. Mid-year, Tanzania was earmarked as
Bit by bit we treaded, as if putting stones and concrete together to make pillars. The trainees were excited and enthusiastic yet as timid as a rabbit, on training day one. The trainee group mainly consisted of teachers, a few members of the School Quality Assurance team (SQAT) and the Ward Education Committee (WEC). Facilitators
As we continue to navigate the realities of COVID-19 in all aspects of our work, high ambitions and a sharp focus on ending the global learning crisis drive TFFT programming forward. This month, the TFFT community has celebrated many accomplishments and achievements as we make steady progress in our mission to deliver quality education to
Misty in the middle of the day, yet dusty once you set foot on ground. The clanging gong at break time between classes sends a wave of screams among the pupils, who heartily smile from ear to ear as they hastily make their way to the food serving point at one end of the school.
