Education Support
Sponsoring children who can’t afford education
In Tanzania, financial difficulties are a major reason why children drop out of school. Although education is free, families often struggle to cover costs like uniforms, school supplies, and transport and others, which range from $70-$150 per year.
1/4
Between age 15-24 cannot write of read
5,100,000
Age 7-17 out of school
50$
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 Isaksen and their friends. When our NGO 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, and accommodation, meals, and pocket money for boarding students
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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 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. By 2024, the program has helped a significant number of students pursue their education, fostering a generation with the tools and opportunities to achieve their dreams and build a better future
