13 Teachers and 70 Students from 7 Secondary Schools in Dar Es Salaam had the opportunity to visit the Tanzania Library Service Board (TLSB) in Dar Es Salaam Region. The schools attended were Mugabe, Malamba Mawili, Kiluvya, Fahari, Makumbusho, Twiga, and Goba Secondary Schools. During the visit, they learned about the library management, including Proper …

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Our First Quarter 2024 Newsletter is out. Download READ TANZANIA First Quarter 2024 Newsletter

In the first quarter of 2024, we provided a total of 1883 academic textbooks and storybooks to three secondary schools, two schools from Dar Es Salaam and one school from Arusha Region. Malamba Mawili received 324 academic books and 440 storybooks, Kiluvya received 469 academic books and 253 storybooks and Tingatinga secondary school received 444 …

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To enhance the effectiveness of the libraries constructed by READ TANZANIA, the Reading Competition is one of the Literacy Reading Programs. We organize Reading Competitions involving schools with libraries built by the organization. This year’s competition, the third of its kind, took place at Twiga Secondary School in Tegeta Wazo Hill, Dar es Salaam, involving …

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Tingatinga Secondary School had an opportunity to visit St. Constantine International School in the Arusha region. The purpose of the visit was to engage in a teacher exchange program focused on gaining insights into the management of the library, book lending, and reading club promotion. During the visit, teachers from Tingatinga School had the chance …

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READ TANZANIA has brought together 20 participants, including 5 Ward Education Officers, 5 Head Teachers, and 10 Library Teachers from Tingatinga, Irkisongo, Ihumwa, Makole secondary schools, and Reli juu Primary School for a Library Management Workshop held in the Arusha region. Gilbert Sombe, the Education Officer of Longido District, delivered the opening remarks as the …

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We successfully conducted a two-day training on Library Management, involving Ward Education Officers, Headteachers, and Library Teachers from seven public secondary schools in the Dar es Salaam region which are beneficiaries of libraries constructed by READ TANZANIA. The training was opened by the Guest of Honor, Mr. Voster Mgina, Secondary Education Officer for Ubungo Municipality. …

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In a recent development meeting at Tingatinga Secondary School, located in the Longido district of Arusha region, key stakeholders gathered to evaluate the progress of the library project. The focus of the meeting was to assess the impact of the library project and strategize how the school leadership will encourage incoming Form One students to …

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The Reading Competition held at Tingatinga Secondary School brought together students from Tingatinga and Visitation Secondary School reading clubs in Longido district, Arusha. The event featured diverse of activities including a debate on the motion “COMPUTERS SHOULD REPLACE TEACHERS” Poem Citation, Novel Narration, and Brain Challenges focusing on vocabulary spelling and identification. The competition reached …

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At Kiluvya Secondary School, we hosted a Reading Competition featuring members from Kiluvya and Fahari Secondary School Reading Clubs. The event included diverse activities like debates, reading comprehension challenges, a dramatic interpretation of the story from the book ‘Song of Lawino,’ singing, and dancing. Kiluvya Secondary School emerged as the victorious team, clinching the trophy …

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Proudly inaugurating a new library at Malamba Mawili Secondary School in Ubungo District, Dar es Salaam region, marks a significant milestone in advancing education for development. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Partner Karimjee Foundation, Government officials, dedicated Teachers, the School Board, and all contributors who have been instrumental in this transformative journey. Together, …

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The welcoming of new members to our reading clubs continues at Tingatinga Secondary School. Following a student-led campaign encouraging their peers to join the reading clubs, the response from new members has been overwhelming

Students of Tingatinga Secondary School in Longido District, Arusha, are driving a compelling reading campaign. Inspiring their fellow students, especially those starting Form One and those already in school but not yet part of a reading club, the campaign encourages them to join this enriching initiative. Joining a reading club brings numerous benefits, including expanding …

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READ TANZANIA had the honor of visiting the offices of Ubungo Municipal Council. During our visit, fruitful discussions took place, addressing various aspects, including how the government can actively participate in ensuring the sustainability of our library projects in public schools. The focus is on enhancing academic performance, fostering a love for reading, and ensuring …

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We had the privilege of convening with the library supervisors at Kiluvya Secondary School, located in Dar es Salaam, Ubungo Municipality. The primary objective of this meeting was to discuss the progress of the library and strategize for sustainable plans regarding its utilization. Additionally, we aimed to explore collaborative opportunities with other schools to enhance …

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