Mission:
Support disadvantaged students in Tanzania by providing grants to existing educational organizations.

Immediate Goals:
To support existing Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) or community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in Tanzania which provide education to disadvantaged students. Elimu Africa will award annual grants to organizations through an application process.

Elimu Africa will:
  • Raise funds through local fundraising efforts and applying for corporate funds and grants.
  • Help organizations attain donations of school equipment and materials.
  • Facilitate volunteerism from abroad.
  • Communicate with staff at recipient organizations to assess current needs, progress, accountability and success of their programs.

Long-term Goals:
Educating African youth and adults on:
  • The importance of obtaining an education for long-term success.
  • The value of showing equal respect for all people, including women and children
  • The importance of advocating for women’s and children’s rights.
  • The health issues facing Africans today.
  • Resourcefulness and business skills.
  • The importance of local volunteerism within villages.

Elimu Africa Values:
We are not affiliated with any particular community or religious organization, but respect those of all backgrounds, faiths and spiritual beliefs. We are, however, willing to support faith-based organizations as long as they include students of all faiths and do not discriminate on the basis of religion.

We will continually work to:
  • Maintain an environment of open communication and respect among Elimu Africa members and those we collaborate with and serve.
  • Celebrate and respect cultural differences.
  • Share our resources, knowledge and skills with those we support in Africa without attempting to change their culture or force our solutions on their circumstances.
  • Provide services to encourage education and promote self sufficiency.
  • Use our resources honestly, wisely and efficiently.
  • Maintain Elimu Africa as a grassroots organization and keep administrative costs to a minimum.
  • Be innovative in the methods we use to uphold our mission.
  • Continually track our progress to ensure we are upholding our mission and values.

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