The fourth TEMBO English Camp took place for 3 weeks in June/July. It is safe to say it was a rousing success! Forty-nine girls participated in this 3 week long program during their long school break. It is a “fun” program, with a very serious goal: to improve the English skills of our sponsored students…
TEMBO is very pleased to announce that Primary AND Secondary SUCCESS – a new pilot program to support girls’ education in northern Tanzania begins September 16th In Tanzania, only 32% of girls continue on from primary school to secondary school. For many reasons, these girls struggle to succeed. To address this, TEMBO is launching a…
Work is progressing well on the new library in Orbomba. Check out the latest photo from the site:
Project TEMBO wishes to thank everyone who contributed to our recent fundraisers. Thanks to everyone who donate to, worked at, and purchased from, TEMBO’s sale at the Great Glebe Garage sale. Despite the chilly weather more than $1300 was raised to support TEMBO! Also, once again this year, students in the Child and Youth Worker…
We have a roof! The construction is progressing well, and the roof was recently installed. Paulina Simayani, our Project Coordinator, is at the site p daily to be sure thw work is going as planned. Paulina reports that everyone is getting excited for the completion of the new Orbomba library!
The construction of our community library at Orbomba continues! The work is being carefully monitored by many members of the community: the District Engineer inspects regularly and is pleased with the quality of the construction; Victor Kibati, the head teacher at Orbomba School is on site every day and very happy about the idea of…
Calling friends of TEMBO…. TEMBO cordially invites you to join us for an informative update on our projects in Tanzania. Learn about the progress of our sponsored girls, the latest news on construction of the Orbomba Community Library, plans for the Longido District Learning Centre and much, much more! We hope you can join us…
Once again this year students enrolled in Algonquin College’s Social Service Worker program took time away from the books to organize several fundraising activities in support of TEMBO. Thanks to the students’ hard work, $4,900 was raised to support TEMBO’s programs in Tanzania. For the 5th year in a row the Elder Skateman hosted…
Looking for a new dinner idea? TEMBO 2 coloured lentils or mixed bean soup mixtures are fast and delicious and all proceeds support TEMBO’s programs for girls and women Check out the recipe and email us at info@projectembo.org to place your order while supplies last.
Orbomba is a new Primary School in Longido. They have 7 teachers and about 450 students. The school does not have running water or electricity, but more importantly, they have very few resources. Working with the local education officials, TEMBO is building a Community Library on the site. It will be the size of 1 classroom and…