Give 420 Girls in Tanzania Their Own School

We are excited to share our newest project at Kanyelele School: the construction of a girls’ dormitory compound that will dramatically improve access to education in this rural community. Our local district partner identified an urgent need for safe, on-campus housing for girls who currently walk two to three hours each way to attend school. Many of these students are so deeply committed to their education that they sleep on classroom floors during the week in order to keep up with their studies.

Scattergood Design architects are thoughtfully designing the new dormitory compound-- an innovative, sustainable space that supports both learning and well-being. Construction is planned to begin in early 2026 and will include a girls’ dormitory, showers and composting toilets, a residence for the dorm mother, a dining hall, and a kitchen.

We have recently completed a deep well at the school. This vital resource will provide clean water not only for Kanyelele School, but also for a neighboring primary school and the surrounding community.

We are deeply grateful for your support. You make projects like this possible and help create lasting change in the lives of these girls.

Asanteni kwa urafiki wako! Thank you for your friendship.

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We are so grateful to the hard work of the Africa Schoolhouse construction team who completed the new Milembe Girls' Dormitory in 4 months! The girls are now settling into their new home. This dormitory is more than just a place to live—it’s a gateway to opportunity. It allows each girl to pursue her education, opening doors to a brighter future and helping break the cycle of global poverty.

With a safe, supportive space to call their own, the girls can now focus on their studies, build friendships, and truly thrive. Life here is a world away from what many experienced at home, where long walks to school and cultural expectations—like caring for younger siblings and managing household chores—often stood in the way of their education.

We’ve already seen incredible results. Many of the girls living in the first Milembe dormitory became top of their class through hard work and determination. Studies have shown that when you educate a girl, she will go on to educate her children—and that’s how lasting change begins.

You’ve made all of this possible. Thank you for transforming these girls’ lives. We are deeply grateful to you for all of your support!

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