News & Events

On this year’s Day of the African Child, we join voices across the continent to honor the courage of the children of Soweto and reaffirm our collective commitment to the rights and wellbeing of every African child. Students from Chamazi Day Secondary School in Temeke, Dar es Salaam, on behalf of all Reading Club members, …

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We conducted a Workshop on Library Management, Literacy, and Sustainability for public secondary school teachers, bringing together 35 teachers from 12 schools, 10 from Dar es Salaam, 1 from Mtwara, and 1 from Zanzibar. The workshop took place at Turiani Secondary School, which provided a supportive and engaging setting for this important learning experience. The …

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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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The First Quarter Newsletter captures the chapters we’ve written together each moment a reflection of progress, dedication, and the power of reading to transform lives. Explore the stories and milestones that define our work and impact. https://readtanzania.or.tz/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1-st-QUARTER-NEWSLETTER-2025.pdf

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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