News & Events

Our First Quarter Newsletter is now available, capturing moments, progress, and stories from across our programs. It reflects the ongoing efforts to strengthen a culture of reading and learning in our communities. Find the full newsletter through the link below. https://readtanzania.or.tz/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/3rd-QUARTER-NEWSLETTER-2026.pdf

There was excitement and celebration at Dar Es Salaam Girls’ Secondary School as we officially opened the school’s newly renovated library, made possible through the partnership between READ Tanzania and Karimjee Foundation. The launch brought together education stakeholders, school leaders, teachers, and members of the wider school community, including the Guest of Honour, Hon. Lawrence …

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This week, we were pleased to welcome the team from Soma Salama CBO, based in Mtwara. Soma Salama Foundation, together with its partners Action and Compassion Tanzania, are small charities working closely with communities in Mtwara to empower individuals and create opportunities for positive change. We were delighted to connect, share experiences, and learn more …

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we had the pleasure of welcoming a team from Top Crop Tanzania Ltd to learn more about READ Tanzania’s work in promoting a culture of reading and strengthening literacy among students. The visit provided an opportunity to share our experiences, explore our ongoing initiatives, and discuss how we can work together to promote reading and …

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We visited Aboud Jumbe Secondary School in Kigamboni Municipal for user experience testing of our digital platform, Soma Connect. The session provided students and library teachers with an opportunity to explore the platform, interact with its features, and share their experiences using the system. Through their engagement with Soma Connect, they provided valuable feedback on …

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The Kick-off Meeting for the new project, Library Renovation at Dar Es Salaam Girls’ Secondary School, is a significant step towards enhancing educational resources for the school, which has 791 students and 45 teachers. Realizing the present state of their current library, with limited resources and inadequate facilities, the establishment of a well-equipped library is …

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We visited Chamazi Secondary School in Temeke Municipal for Soma Connect user experience testing. Students and the school librarian explored the system by interacting with its features and using it to understand how it supports access to learning materials. They also shared their feedback, which will help us improve the system to meet their needs. …

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