Who else can’t believe it is 2014? I used to think my mom was crazy because she would forget her age. Now it seems like I can’t keep my age or the year straight…they just keep changing too often. But they do say—time flies when you are having fun! Speaking of my mom and New
Hello! It’s time for our Annual BLOG REVIEW! 2013 was quite a year for TFFT. We grew and accomplished a lot, and I keep coming back to the word “momentum” as the best way to characterize the year. So much of what we built in 2013 set the stage for an even bigger and better
Christmas songs everywhere I pass, everybody looks happy as the big day approaches. In Tanzania, this is the season in which many people travel to join their families and loved ones so that they can celebrate christmas and new year together. In fact even myself have traveled not my to my home place but to
It is with so much so joy that we announce Kelly Albertson as TFFT's Director of Operations. When we first attempted to create the job description, Meghann and I decided that we were looking for Batman. We needed someone who would bridge the US Office and the TZ Office in a way that resulted in
My name is Kennedy Odhiambo Oulu. Friends and family call me Ken. I have been living and working in Tanzania for the past 5 years, after a stint as VSO volunteer in Malawi. I am no stranger to The Foundation for Tomorrow—I have known the organization since 2010. I remember taking care of my one-year
As our students grow older, we are looking for more opportunities after Secondary School. Through Joshua Nassari and Africaid, we were introduced earlier this month to the African Leadership Academy, who has an Advanced Level program in South Africa. We have 4 students who are applying to this prestigious program. Below are excerpts from one
Kwaheri sasa During my second week in Tanzania, my host mother taught me the phrase “Kwaheri sasa,” meaning “Goodbye for now.” It stuck with me as I journeyed through my nine weeks with TFFT, and I dreaded the moment when I would finally have to use it. Inevitably, that moment did come, and I am
Because the SHARE THE LOVE campaign is always such fun, we thought we should create another opportunity to connect with the TFFT kids! This time we would love for your children to write a letter summarizing their summer! Meghann leaves for Tanzania at the end of August, and she will bring the letters with her.
Gosh it has been forever since I have written a post! I guess that is the result of a busy summer and the luxury of incredible interns (don't leave us in the U.S. office, Maggie!!). The good news is that I have something very exciting to talk about today... alllllmost as exciting as Meghann's wedding!
I'm back! Since I have not written a blog for a few weeks, I am going to backtrack a bit to cover all of the exciting events that have happened. Tutoring at Usa River Academy has continued to go well, and I love getting to know the children better both as students and as kids!