3 QUARTER NEWSLETTER
Third Quarter 2024 Newsletter is out. Download through the link below: https://readtanzania.or.tz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/3rd-QUARTER-NEWSLETTER_compressed.pdf
CALL FOR VOLUNTEER
Are you passionate about planning events and working with children? We’re looking for a vibrant event planner to volunteer for our upcoming event! If you have the skills and experience listed, we’d love to hear from you. All people are encouraged to apply!
COMPUTER DONATION AT MAKUMBUSHO SECONDARY SCHOOL.
We added three computers to the library at Makumbusho Secondary School as part of our ongoing library refurbishment program. This initiative directly benefits over 2,403 students by improving their access to digital resources and enhancing their learning experience. By incorporating these computers, we aim to support students in gaining essential ICT skills, which are crucial …
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COMMEMORATING INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY AT THE NATIONAL LIBRARY
On September 8th each year, all nations celebrate the International Literacy Day. READ TANZANIA and Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB) commemorated this day by coming together with students and teachers from four Secondary Schools, Magomeni Makuti, Turiani from Kinondoni Municipal as well as Kipunguni, and Minazi Mirefu from Ilala Municipal. The event was held at …
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SECOND QUARTER NEWSLETTER
Second Quarter 2024 Newsletter is out. Download through the link below. https://readtanzania.or.tz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SECOND-QUARTER-NEWSLETTER.pdf
LIBRARY LAUNCHING AT MINAZI MIREFU AND KIPUNGUNI SECONDARY SCHOOLS
For over a decade now, our vision has been to empower young girls and boys to become more knowledgeable, enhance their skills, and create spaces where they can access information through the establishment of libraries, that can contribute to their household and global development. We are thrilled to extend our reach to more students as, …
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LIBRARY LAUNCHING AT MAGOMENI MAKUTI AND TURIANI SECONDARY SCHOOL.
On August 10th 2024, a new chapter was written in the history of Magomeni Makuti and Turiani Secondary Schools as we successfully launched new libraries at both schools. These libraries were established by READ TANZANIA in partnership with our development partners, Deloitte. The launch ceremony was attended by the Guest of Honor, Mr. Mtundi Aldo …
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VISITING MINAKI AND KIMANI SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KISARAWE DISTRICT, PWANI REGION
This week, we visited Minaki and Kimani Secondary Schools in Kisarawe District, Pwani Region. These schools, equipped with libraries created by READ TANZANIA in 2019, have become beacons of learning and academic growth. During the visit, we engaged with the library teachers, Mr Kelvin Simpungwe from Minaki and Mr Mbwana Mbwana from Kimani, to discuss …
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COMMEMORATING THE AFRICAN CHILD DAY: EMPHASIZING KNOWLEDGE, ETHICS, AND WORK SKILLS
The celebration of the Day of the African Child, organized by Realising Education for Development ( READ TANZANIA) in collaboration with the Tanzania Library Service Board (TLSB), involved a total of 54 students and 4 teachers from 3 secondary schools; Mugabe, Fahari, and Kiluvya. The theme for this year’s commemoration was “Inclusive Education: Emphasizing Knowledge, …
KICK OFF MEETING: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW LIBRARY PROJECT AT KIPUNGUNI SECONDARY SCHOOL
The meeting with key stakeholders at Kipunguni Secondary School was the final session in a series of important meetings held at schools within the Kinondoni and Ilala municipalities. After meetings of Turiani, Magomeni Makuti, and Minazi Mirefu Secondary Schools, we concluded at Kipunguni Secondary School. This meeting was attended by 9 key stakeholders from Kipunguni …
KICK OF MEETING: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW LIBRARY PROJECT AT MINAZI MIREFU SECONDARY SCHOOL
The new library project at Minazi Mirefu Secondary School will significantly improve the learning environment for 1,700 students (898 girls and 810 boys). This will be the first well-equipped library at the school, providing essential learning resources that are crucial for the students’ academic and personal development. To ensure the success of this project, we …
KICK OFF MEETING: ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW LIBRARY PROJECT AT MAGOMENI MAKUTI SECONDARY SCHOOL.
We had a great kick-off meeting at Magomeni Makuti Secondary School with 12 Key Stakeholders from Magomeni ward. Attendees included the Ward Councilor Mr Noordin Hassan, Ward Executive Officer, Mtaa Chairperson, Ward Education Officer, Ward Development Officer, Social Welfare Officer, Chairman of the School Board, Head Teacher, Academic Teacher, two teachers selected to become library …
KICK OFF MEETING: ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW LIBRARY PROJECT AT TURIANI SECONDARY SCHOOL.
The Kick-off Meeting for the new project, Library Renovation at Turiani Secondary School, is a significant step towards enhancing educational resources for the school, which has 1582 students (861 girls and 721 boys) and 39 teachers (20 female and 19 male). Realizing the present state of their current library, with limited resources and inadequate facilities, …
ENGAGEMENT MEETING WITH ILALA DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICER AND SCHOOL HEAD TEACHERS OF KIPUNGUNI AND MINAZI MIREFU SECONDARY SCHOOLS
We have continued our visits to secondary schools, now focusing on Ilala Municipality in Dar Es Salaam Region. This time, we visited Kipunguni Secondary School and Minazi Mirefu Secondary School. During these visits, we had the pleasure of meeting with the Head Teachers of both schools. We met with Mr. Justine Jasson, Head Teacher of …
ENGAGEMENT MEETING WITH KINONDONI DISTRICT SECONDARY EDUCATION OFFICER AND SCHOOL HEAD TEACHERS OF TURIANI AND MAGOMENI MAKUTI SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Through our Program of Library Establishment and Refurbishment Program, we are about to initiate Library Renovation Projects in four public secondary schools in the Dar es Salaam Region, two in Kinondoni Municipality and two in Ilala Municipality. On May 22, 2024, we began by visiting Mr. Mtundi Nyamhanga, the Secondary Education Officer at Kinondoni Municipality, …