Project Report
| May 11, 2026
SINCERE THANKS FROM THE CHILDREN OF UKEREWE
By JOHN PHILIP | PROJECT LEAD
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Porridge
On behalf of the primary school pupils of the isalnd of Ukerwe in Tanzania I want to say a huge thank you to our donors.
With your help we have been able to provide over 900 class room desks, encourage sustainable farming, plant thousands of trees and build six fuel efficient kitchens in schools. The combined outcome is that in 13 schools the pupils, supported by the teachers, are able to grow maize and sorgham to make porridge for the whole school - some with nearly 1000 pupils.
Most things we have achieved are sustainable and will have an ongoing benefical effect on this underserved community.
Teachers and pupils often talk about thier global family which we hope will assist in sowing the seeds of universal brotherhood in the minds of these children.
In the last year the world has changed, there are competing claims for our goodwill and generosity. So sadly we are having to close this project. But your goodwill will endure. Thank you.
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Breakfast
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Thank you
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Tree planting
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Jan 16, 2026
OUR SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN OF UKEREWE CONTINUES
By Dr John Philip | Project Lead
During this period of reporing we received no donations from our supporters on this platform. This did not deter us.
We were able to harness support from other sources.
We were able to build three simple cooking blocks in primary schools to enable volunteer mums to cook porridge for the pupils in the school. A report from Ukerewe, Tanzania says:
Three fully operational indoor cooking facilities are now in use, the benefits are:
- Approximately 1,800 pupils benefit from regular access to self-prepared porridge and basic meals.
- Improved pupil attendance, concentration, and overall wellbeing have been observed by school staff.
- Strengthened collaboration between schools and communities ensures sustainability and long-term impact.
- Reduced environmental impact through the use of fuel-efficient stoves.
This is a low cost high impact project helping thousands of primary school pupils to have some nourishment at school.
We beleive that education is the key to exiting from the cycle of poverty. We want continue to walk along the children of Ukerewe and show them that we care.
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Sep 22, 2025
Empowering Education in Ukerewe: A Call to Action
By DR JOHN PHILIP | PROJECT LEADER
There are numerous worthy causes deserving our support. Many of us struggle to decide which cause to prioritize. The appeal to support primary education in a remote part of Tanzania may not be a top priority for many donors.
However, we continue to appeal to generous donors because education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. The children of Ukerewe deserve a helping hand to gain a decent basic education. This project is highly valued by the local community and leaders alike.
Please see the attached letter from the District Director appealing for ongoing support.
We urge our donors to consider the fact that in this project there are no overheads, no admin charges – all the funds we receive are spent on the project.
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