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Following the establishment of a strong partnership with the Zanzibar Library Services Board (ZLSB) and an initial visit to Ben Bella Secondary School for Girls, our team returned to Zanzibar for a stakeholder meeting to present the proposed plan for the refurbishment of the school’s library. The meeting brought together key stakeholders from Mjini District …

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A wave of excitement and celebration filled Ubungo NHC Secondary School as READ TANZANIA, in partnership with Karimjee Foundation, officially launched a newly refurbished library aimed at transforming the school’s learning environment and promoting a strong reading culture. The launch ceremony brought together 12 key education stakeholders, including the Guest of Honour Ms. Wema Mwakibinga, …

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We commemorate World Book and Copyright Day with the students and teachers of Mugabe Secondary School, where they shared their thoughts on the importance of reading. At Mugabe Secondary School, the learning environment is inclusive, ensuring that all students, including those with special needs, have access to books. The library is equipped with various resources, …

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We recently visited the Deaf Association of Tanzania (CHAVITA) in Temeke, Dar es Salaam. The visit aimed to strengthen our partnership and learn how to improve our programs in schools that serve students from special needs groups, particularly those with hearing impairments. Through this collaboration, we aim to gain valuable insights and training on how …

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Our board members gathered for a productive First Quarter Meeting of 2025. The session provided an opportunity to reflect on the early achievements of this year, review key programs, and refine our focus for the months ahead. Our board members’ insights continue to steer our vision and mission with clarity and purpose, ensuring that every …

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This week, we visited Yusuph Makamba Secondary School, located in Ubungo Municipal, Dar es Salaam, as part of our ongoing efforts to monitor the progress of our libraries. This particular library was established in 2016 with support from Read International. We were pleased to see that the library is still actively in use and continues …

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On March 19, 2025, we conducted a Learning Visit to the University of Dar es Salaam Directorate of Library Services as part of our Teachers Professional Development Program. This visit aimed to equip teachers with essential skills in library management. Fifteen teachers from eight public secondary schools across Ilala, Kinondoni, Temeke, Ubungo and Kigamboni Municipals …

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On February 25, 2025, we visited the office of Zanzibar Library Services Board (ZLSB) to establish a partnership aimed at promoting reading among youth and students across Zanzibar. This collaboration seeks to enhance access to reading resources and foster a strong reading culture for educational development. We also had the opportunity to visit Ben Bella …

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We had the opportunity to be visited by Africa Proper Education Network (APE) an educating organization that publishes and distributes books and other learning resources throughout East Africa. We are truly grateful for their visit, which has been a blessing to us, as we have received a generous collection of books that will benefit students …

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