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Over the past several years, Project Zawadi has worked closely with four Model Schools in rural Tanzania to strengthen l...
06/02/2026

Over the past several years, Project Zawadi has worked closely with four Model Schools in rural Tanzania to strengthen leadership, improve learning environments, and support long-term school improvement. This work has expanded to 13 additional schools serving more than 9,300 students.

Now, we are preparing for the next phase — expanding support for school agriculture nutrition, and teacher professional development to help these schools continue moving forward. We call this approach: FEED. TRAIN. LEAD.

WHY THIS MATTERS:
We believe meaningful school improvement happens when communities are empowered to lead their own progress. By combining food security, teacher development, and leadership support, we are helping schools create stronger learning environments for thousands of students.

JOIN US:
Help us raise $125,000 this June to support the next generation of Model Schools in rural Tanzania. We are already at over 50% of our goal thanks to lead donors who are sponsoring eight of these 13 new schools.

Donate online at: https://tinyurl.com/PZFeedTrainLead2026
Mail checks to: Project Zawadi, 253 Duke St., Saint Paul, MN 55102

We have 31 Project Zawadi students currently in college—and something as simple as a laptop can make a huge difference f...
05/06/2026

We have 31 Project Zawadi students currently in college—and something as simple as a laptop can make a huge difference for them.

In Tanzania, laptops are difficult to access and often much more expensive than they are here.

We’re looking for working, gently used laptops that can support students with research, writing, and coursework.

If you have one you no longer use, we would be grateful to put it to good use. Brian will be traveling to Tanzania on June 1 and can bring a few with him.

Please send us a message if you’re interested in donating.

Thank you for supporting students as they work toward their goals.

Former college students (in orange) returned recently to help students plant trees.

Many birthdays to celebrate this month - Happy belated Birthday to Grace!
04/16/2026

Many birthdays to celebrate this month - Happy belated Birthday to Grace!

Happy belated Birthday to Erasto!We appreciate you.
04/13/2026

Happy belated Birthday to Erasto!
We appreciate you.

Happy belated Birthday Ibrahim!Thank you for all of your good work.
04/13/2026

Happy belated Birthday Ibrahim!
Thank you for all of your good work.

Youth have been active at our partner schools. If you could choose to do one of the following activities, which one woul...
04/13/2026

Youth have been active at our partner schools. If you could choose to do one of the following activities, which one would you choose?

1. Soccer
2. Bouncing in a blowup house
3. Frisbee

Let us know in the comments!

ASANTENI SANA!Thank you so much the individuals who supported the 2026 Kilimanjaro Benefit Run. Because of you, the Acce...
04/06/2026

ASANTENI SANA!

Thank you so much the individuals who supported the 2026 Kilimanjaro Benefit Run. Because of you, the Access 2 Tanzania guides and staff not only reached their goal—they exceeded it. I know many of you are waiting to hear how the guide leaderboard shook out. The top three slots went to Alex (and his family), Maningo and Wilfred. It was a very tight race until the very end.

Thanks to so many individuals, the real winners are the students who will now have meals at school—giving them a better chance to learn and move forward.

Travel & Reflection:  𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮What happens when emerging technology meets real...
04/04/2026

Travel & Reflection: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮

What happens when emerging technology meets real classrooms, teachers, and human connection?

Recently, Conor McGill — technology executive and advisor to Project Zawadi — traveled to rural Tanzania to explore a simple but powerful idea: 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘐 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨?

What began as a pilot quickly became something more.

From collaborating with educators to reflecting on purpose, culture, and global connection, Conor’s experience offers a thoughtful look at how innovation and humanity intersect to impact education.

And he discovers a new interest along thew way! 📸

Enjoy his personal reflection here,

https://projectzawadi.org/conor-mcgill-a-story-of-technology-humanity-and-discovery/

Happy Birthday Eliminata!- ProjectZawadi.org
04/01/2026

Happy Birthday Eliminata!

- ProjectZawadi.org

03/31/2026

While we work to get water flowing at our office - 𝙒𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙖 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 … and here it is. 🎥

Meet Victoria—who once faced uncertainty after the loss of her father, and is now a Form Four student who has risen up in her class and been selected as a school Discipline Leader. 🌟

With support, opportunity, determination and community, she’s growing into a leader. One of the reasons, why we do what we do.

Watch a short clip as she shares her story.

- ProjectZawadi.org

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