Education Support
Sponsoring children who can’t afford education
Financial trouble is among the most common reasons for dropping out of school. The yearly costs for a child in a public primary or secondary school is around 50-70$, and it's too much for some parents. Other families in the rural and poorest areas need their children's help for income generating activities like farming and fishing. Some parents do not see the importance of an education and looks for other possibilities.
1/4
Between age 15-24 cannot write of read
5,100,000
Age 7-17 out of school
50$
Yearly costs at a public primary school
An opportunity to get an education
The Education Support Program began in the 1990s as a private initiative by Ruth Nesje and Odd Lund Issaksen and their friends. When HAMA was established in 2014, the program became a key part of its social initiatives. It supports vulnerable students; many of whom are orphans or come from difficult home environments—by providing:
- School, college, and university fees.
- Uniforms, stationery, and transport.
- Accommodation, meals, and pocket money for boarding students.
The program also empowers youth through the Girls and Boys Project, in collaboration with exchange students from in and outside the country. This initiative addresses critical topics for youth development, equipping students with knowledge and skills to make informed decisions and prepare for a balanced future.
Meet Gilead
Together we are creating lasting change in Tanga. Our local heroes work tirelessly every day with the community to educate, ease suffering and complete projects that together have a huge impact on the lives of the poorest in Tanzania.
The educational sponsorship program allows students to pursue their dreams, whereas many are orphans and in need of extra support, while others come from difficult home conditions. Some of our students have pursued studies in the fields of: education, law, social development, youth development, tourism, culture & anthropology and medicine among others. At TICC we believe that education is empowerment and the key to help these youth achieve their dreams. Many that have received sponsorship through this program in their early lives are now valuable employees at TICC or HAMA.
