TRANSFORMATIVE SPONSORSHIPS

Since 2010 EdPowerment’s post-primary, long-term sponsorships have opened a future for motivated students with no way forward in life.  School fees are just the beginning.  We support and nurture participants in every aspect of their lives: academics, personal needs, family support, physical and mental health, and life skills coaching.  These close relationships are vital to each individual’s success.

As of 2023, our alumni include 30 college, university and post-university graduates:  a CPA; a Master’s Degree educator; two doctors, 14 other university graduates, and 12 college certificate or diploma recipients now in the workforce.

20 students continue to pursue college diplomas and university degrees including two soon-to-be physicians, two prospective lawyers, several engineers and one architect.

2023 IMPACT UPDATE: HIGHER EDUCATION SPONSORSHIPS

Current Students:
Law School1
Medical Degree Students2
Other University Students9
College Students3
A-Level Students1
Post-Secondary Undetermined:2
18
University students to Resit Final Exam2
Alumni: (Status indicates final level of study in our program)
CPA Recipient1
Master's Degree Graduate1
Medical Degree Graduates2
Law Degree Graduate (deceased)1
Other University Graduates16
University (Incomplete)1
College Certificates/Diploma Graduates12
Vocational School Graduates5
A Level High School Graduate1
O Level Secondary School Graduates20
60
TOTAL:
NB: 76 Individuals; 4 are double-counted because of multiple degrees.		80
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The Early Discovery Project

In January 2022, EdPowerment responded to a request by officials in the SIHA District to help specific primary school students, who demonstrated academic capability and desire, but whose circumstances prevented them from doing as well as they could. For these students, EdPowerment provides school supplies and aids – such as solar lights for home study – and even essential food. EdPowerment works closely with local educators and community officers to monitor each student’s progress.  Currently 13 adolescents participated in this program.

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RESOURCE ROOM

For many years EdPowerment conducted the THRIVE program during all school breaks to reinforce the English and more practical skills that secondary, advanced level high school graduates, college and university students needed to take their next step:  whether it be further academics, the workplace or independent living.

Today, we continue to offer this coaching in our Resource Room, across from our office in Moshi. Here, students in all our programs come to learn, study and share.  Our sponsored students are able to use computers and go online to seek employment, self-educate and join free skills classes.  They work on writing CV/resumes, interviewing strategies and aspects of self-reliance such as communication and money management. It is a critical place for them because their homes most often lack internet access, as well as electricity and modern conveniences including bathrooms.  This is a special place for them to feel part of a family that offers encouragement, advice and a supportive environment to unwind.