October 6, 2016 Over the past few months, the Scholarship team at TFFT have been involved in the intricate process of identifying new scholars for our program in 2017. We have spent days on the road visiting villages, going to local schools in Arusha and neighboring areas, talking to teachers, and following up on applications from
October 3, 2016 Our annual Vision Trip provides the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of TFFT’s mission, programming, and reach. During the trip, visitors can see the power of our commitment and what sets TFFT apart. We welcome any interested party to visit Tanzania on our Vision Trip, and we hope that you will return home as a committed partner. This year,
September 29, 2016 Today's post is by Kristin Morse who recently traveled to Tanzania to participate in our Vision Trip. Below you can read her beautiful reflections on this experience and TFFT's work. We are grateful to everyone who took the time to witness TFFT's work firsthand and to Kristin for writing such an insightful piece summarizing her trip.
September 28, 2016 This month, eight of our scholars' guardians learned beading skills from Kiretono Organization. The participants, all women, attended a five-day training from September 12th-16th, held in Karatu Village were Kiretono Organisation is located. All of the women are Maasai, and each is the head of her family. In Maasai culture, it is common to learn beading at a young age,
September 27, 2016 After spending almost a year with TFFT and officially joining the team in August, I made my first ever trip to Tanzania! My three weeks in TZ have been such an incredible, informative, and eye-opening experience on both personal and professional levels. I feel fortunate to have continued to develop and expand my
September 20, 2016 The Foundation for Tomorrow recognizes the importance of well-rounded and holistic education that extends beyond the classroom. TFFT provides life skills education through our Full Circle Program, where students learn necessary skills to help them make the most out of their lives. We provide this through co-curricular activities that enhance teachers' instruction in life skills
September 14, 2016 There is no doubt the bond between a child and a concerned supportive adult can be a lifeline, a lesson, a joy, and even a meaning to one’s life. It can be so many things both ways. Our TFFT connections are special in that our connections are also about protection, survival, growth,
September 9, 2016 For the past two weeks, our partner schools Arusha Modern School and Usa River Academy closed for a short break. Our scholars go home for holidays. Form two and class seven students had a holiday of two weeks before going back to school prepare for their national examinations. TFFT tries to help give our scholars school supplies. As a
August 31, 2016 TFFT has developed a Peer Mentoring Program as a part of our existing Scholarship and Psychosocial and Health Programs. This allows for experienced scholars to serve as mentors for new and younger scholars in their Family Cells. TFFT staff act as Family Cell Heads to supervise the peer mentoring sessions. It is
August 26, 2016 Today, TFFT alumni, Richard Augustino, shares an update with us about his experience evaluating our Happy and Sad Box project. The Happy and Sad Boxes are an approach established by our Psychosocial and Health Program in schools to offer children the opportunity to communicate and share their rights, and/or a violation of rights, as well as best practices