October 27, 2015

We are thrilled to welcome Theresa to the team as an intern in our Tanzania office! She works to track and analyze scholar progress and performance. Her strong passion for our mission is inspiring, and we are excited to see the positive impact he is sure to bring TFFT. Welcome, Theresa!

Hi, my name is Theresa Pyndji. I am an intern at TFFT. I was born in Uganda, Kampala, but raised here in Tanzania. I graduated from high school, having attended my O level at St. Constatines International School and my A level at Arusha Modern International School.

I heard about TFFT through a friend and decided to apply for an internship because I was inspired by TFFT’s work. I joined TFFT in April of this year and over the course of my time here, I have observed many amazing people involved with TFFT; each individual is determined, sedulous, and conscientious in everything they do.

I have worked under various programs as an intern with TFFT, but mostly deal with reports and database filing, which I enjoy doing. This has helped me track the scholars’ performance and progress in school. Some newer scholars are still working to grasp the English language; however, I can say that overall, the scholars perform well in class.

One of our best scholars, Richard Augustine, a student in Arusha Modern School, is taking the Cambridge Program. The Cambridge Program offers the highest level of academic rigor, similar to AP or Honors courses. Richard is an intelligent student, industrious in his school work. His leadership skills and strong performance throughout the years has awarded him with exemplary grades.

Another great scholar is Emmanuel John who is in grade 3 at Arusha Modern School. Emmanuel is a brilliant boy and efficient in his school work. His performance over the years has demonstrated consistency and yielded impressive grades. TFFT congratulates him for his wonderful performance in school!

Dickson Simon is a third excellent scholar in the program. He is a motivated grade 8 student at Star High School who accomplishes any task he sets his mind to. Similar to Richard and Emmanuel’s work, Dickson’s performance throughout the years has indicated consistent, admirable work.

Although I only focused on three specific students, all of our scholars deserve recognition for their hard work and success. I have learned that with TFFT, success means not only performing well in class, but also acting as a responsible and well-rounded individual who can contribute back to home communities.