The 2023 ‘TEMBO Challenge – A Village Walk’ is now behind us. A huge thank you to all who participated and donated! You helped us raise $15,763 which will go directly to bringing the power of education to the women and girls in Tanzania’s Longido District. Whether you walked, ran, cycled in the Challenge, or donated to someone who…
Kick off in Tanzania In January 2024, TEMBO Directors will be in Longido, Tanzania to kick off our 20th anniversary. We are really excited to be celebrating this incredible achievement. If you would like to join us for the “party” in Tanzania, please email info@projectembo.org for more information. Of course, we will also have many exciting events here…
“If you cannot see where you are going, ask someone who has been there before.” — J Loren Norris More than 130 girls between Forms 1 – 6 attended TEMBO English Camp (TEC) – an academic support program (June 5 – 23) that reviews lessons around math, geography, science, and English. Every year, TEMBO hires…
TEMBO’s Longido District Learning Centre provides the opportunity for young adults to pursue their dreams of higher education. This includes preparing for advanced-level studies, resiting exams, or acquiring new skills that could help one start a business. The power of educational resources Daudi and Nasha are sitting quietly at a table at the back of…
TEMBO AUCTION A HUGE SUCCES! TEMBO raises $20,072 in the 2022 Online Auction in support of women and girls in northern Tanzania. Our many thanks to the participants who bid on the more than 150 items available in the auction from travel adventures and unique experiences to food packages and gift certificates. We are very…
From May 8 – 17th, 2022, individuals and teams completed a virtual walk, run or bike across the Serengeti, one of the Africa’s most famous national parks in support of women and girls in northern Tanzania. Our thanks to the participants and donors who supported our 2022 fundraising challenge.
November 12, 2021: TEMBO is awarded $7K from the Gay Lea Foundation for the Girl Care Program for one calendar year (2022). While enrollment in secondary school is a critical first step for girls in northern Tanzania, many continue to live in the precarious balance between marriage and education. In response, TEMBO has developed the…
TEMBO hosts successful fall fundraising event including online auction and virtual presentation and raises more than $15,000 in support of women and girls in northern Tanzania. Thank you to the many individuals and businesses across Canada that donated items and services for the auction – we couldn’t have done it without you!
UNICEF reports that a mere 3.2% of children in Tanzania are enrolled in the final two years of schooling. TEMBO girls are beating the odds. In July 2021, staff helped 11 girls pack and head off for Form 5 at secondary school. This is a remarkable achievement as girls in Tanzania are more likely to…
TEMBO Canada gratefully acknowledges the 80+ participants who cycled, ran or walked during the 10-day Serengeti Challenge (May 1-10, 2021). Together, they raised $29,461 for women and girls in northern Tanzania. Our thanks to the many donors who supported the participants and cheered them on as they completed the Challenge. Funds raised during the Serengeti…