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Harnessing potential: Enabling contemporary education in Tanzania with computers
Project SummaryThe project aims to provide 50 computers in various educational institutions in Tanzania. This is to provide children and young people with a contemporary education and to improve their computer skills in order to increase their chances on the labour market.
In 2017, after my retirement, I started my adventure in Tanzania as a volunteer. The year before, on a safari in northern Tanzania, I had the good fortune to get to know the NGO Africa Amini Alama (AAA), which has been active there since 2008. Africa Amini Alama (AAA), a Tanzanian NGO with Austrian roots, was founded 15 years ago by the Austrian doctor Dr. Dr. Christine Wallner and built up together with her daughter Dr. Mag. Cornelia Wallner-Frisée (CEO). Since 2008, they have been setting up and running English-language schools in a bitterly poor area in northern Tanzania, in addition to a health system. Today, they offer a broad educational programme to more than 2,000 students. From the beginning, AAA's goal was to offer the entire school programme in Maasai and Meruland: From Montesori Kindergarten to High School as well as a craft-oriented vocational school. Through this consistent educational path, we give children/young people the chance for a self-determined future. We help them to trust in their own strengths and to think creatively and independently. In this way, they can feed themselves and their families in the future and show their country new perspectives, help shape it and drive change. In order to be able to successfully enter professional life after school, the children/young people are increasingly dependent on computer skills. Currently, there are no computers except in the computer class and in Pamoja Secondary School. We want to change that with this project.
In order for AAA to achieve its desired goal of quality and contemporary education, it is crucial to procure 50 computers as a first step and deploy them in a targeted manner in various educational institutions. These 50 computers are needed in the following schools and classes: - AAA Secondary School for Sustainable Tourism - Mukuru Primary School - Simba Vision Primary School - Open computer class The students taught in these schools and classes are the future of Tanzania and will undoubtedly come into contact with computers most often in their professional lives. The computers will not only help enrich their education but also sharpen their skills in using technology. This will give them a distinct advantage when it comes to succeeding in an increasingly digitalised world and advancing their communities as well as their country.
Through the NGO Computeraid, AAA has the opportunity to purchase high-quality computers at a comparatively low price of CHF 250 each. It is important to emphasise that these prices are extremely competitive compared to the cheapest laptops in Tanzania, which are around CHF 330 and often of inferior quality. This means that by purchasing computers through Computeraid, AAA not only saves financial resources but also ensures that the equipment purchased is of high quality and performance. Another advantage of this offer is the partnership with Computeraid, who not only provide the computers but also take care of the transport to Tanzania and customs clearance. This greatly facilitates the entire procurement process and ensures that the computers reach AAA's educational institutions safely and smoothly. For the purchase of the 50 computers through Computeraid, AAA needs support through donations. As soon as the funding is completed, the computers can be immediately called up from Computeraid and delivered to Momella/Tanzania.
Helga Dancke has been a volunteer with Africa Amini Alama since 2017 after her retirement and is a member of the board of Africa Amini Alama Switzerland. She spends around 2-3 months a year on the ground in Tanzania to help with various projects. Africa Amini Alama was founded in 2008 by the Austrian doctor Dr. Dr. Christina Wallner in Momella (Arusha District), in the north of Tanzania. In 2010, she was followed by her daughter, the physician Dr. Mag. Cornelia Wallner-Frisée, who today heads the NGO as CEO in Tanzania. Christine Wallner put all her trust, heart and soul, and not least her financial resources, into supporting the local population. Health, education, balanced nutrition and sustainable tourism are the main fields of activity of Africa Amini Alama.
26 computers have already been financed through the fundraising campaign for the schools of Africa Amini Alama
The Christmas season is approaching. But before the students head off on their well-deserved Christmas holidays, the state exams are coming up for the individual year groups. For the students, this means exam stress. They have been studying and practising diligently for weeks with the support of their teachers. Hongera, congratulations: everyone passed the exams, many even with honours. This means that all students can move on to the next level.
How much easier learning will be next year when the donated laptops are available at the schools, when the students can expand their knowledge and achieve their goals with the help of the Internet (Tanzania has a very well-developed network, the Internet connection usually works well) and also the common programmes.
A big step towards a digital future for the schools of Africa Amini Alama.
Many thanks to all donors for their generous support and a peaceful Christmas to you and your families and all the best for 2024.
Helga Dancke
Elisabeth Gensmer
100,00 CHF
Hans Ulrich Hardmeier
500,00 CHF
Saran Keita
100,00 CHF
Sieglinde Wanke-Merkle
250,00 CHF
Stefan Christen
250,00 CHF
Sonja und Mike Widmer
500,00 CHF
Karolina Riebesehl
185,00 CHF
Beatrice Baur
500,00 CHF
Jörg Berger
100,00 CHF
Gisela Kalla-Nightingale
50,00 CHF
Conrad Auerbach
100,00 CHF
Anonymous
300,00 CHF
Jonas und Julian Geburtstag
100,00 CHF
Waldemar Metzler
55,00 CHF
Markus Kleiner
300,00 CHF
Anonymous
5,00 CHF
Anonymous
10,00 CHF
Amanda, Julian, Jonas
100,00 CHF
Geburtstagsgeschenk für Helga
50,00 CHF
Weihnachtsgeschenk für Helga von M.
50,00 CHF
Vermittelt durch Swisscom
350,00 CHF
Anonymous
145,00 CHF
Attilio Savioni
175,00 CHF
Brodimmo SA
225,00 CHF
Anonymous
250,00 CHF
Anonymous
570,00 CHF
Neuer Johannes Verlag (NJV)
550,00 CHF
Anonymous
5,00 CHF
Marcel Gabriel
100,00 CHF
Anonymous
200,00 CHF
Anonymous
15,00 CHF
Marion Mesch
650,00 CHF
Marion Mesch
50,00 CHF
Daniela Morf
25,00 CHF
Daniela Morf
110,00 CHF
Daniela Morf
50,00 CHF
Anonymous
100,00 CHF
Currently, there are still no project partners if you are interested, please contact us via info@there-for-you.com.
Status of the project
7'175,00 CHF
6'500,00 CHF
We will send the donation receipt (for Switzerland) in January of the following year.
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Impact analysis by there for you specialists
The rural and poor areas in northern Tanzania face a particular educational challenge. Compared to the rest of the country, these regions are often underserved and have limited access to education and technology, which further reduces the chances of students in the labour market. This is where the project comes in, by improving the educational situation in these disadvantaged areas. By providing computers in schools, the educational offer is expanded to offer the children and young people better prospects for the future. This promotes their chances on the labour market and brings about positive social change.
