By Gary Conway | Fundraising Team
We are delighted to bring you an update straight from the field. Brian and Alexis from the Global Giving team recently went to Tanzania to learn more about Camfed’s work with vulnerable rural children, and they witnessed firsthand the impact that your donations are making.
Their blog tells the inspiring story of how your support is directly transforming the lives of children who would otherwise be at risk of dropping out of school before they even reach secondary education.
“Today we met the president, three doctors, a few parliamentarians, and an engineer. Well, they weren’t these things yet, but, thanks to Camfed, the students of 10 districts across Tanzania will have the opportunity to achieve their dreams. Camfed partners with local schools to sponsor children that would otherwise be unable to afford schooling by providing uniforms, shoes, scholastic materials, and in some cases, school fees. We visited Umwe Primary School where we met with head teacher Rwambo, who explained that Camfed supports 366 students. While the government pays the school fees for primary school students, students and their families are responsible for paying the often insurmountable costs of uniforms, shoes, and scholastic materials. The head teacher introduced us to the 1,000+ students at her school that had gathered on the front lawn to greet us. We asked the crowd how Camfed had helped them. Over the course of five minutes, literally hundreds of students sprung to their feet, one at a time, to confidently introduce themselves and proudly tell us “Camfed bought me shoes” or “Camfed paid for my uniform.” Teachers of the school explained that as a result of Camfed’s support, school attendance had improved. Prior to receiving support students had come to school unclean and in rags. Now, with new, clean uniforms, students are proud to come to school.
Camfed is in the business of making girls’ and women’s dreams come true. From what we saw, they are doing a great job.”
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