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.
