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…
Project TEMBO is thrilled to announce that this year the Trinity Jubilee Foundation, in Ottawa, ON will be raising funds this year to support TEMBO’s community libraries and that the Aiyana Children’s Foundation in Calgary, AB will be raising funds to support education sponsorship for girls. TEMBO is grateful to these organizations, and all our…
Project TEMBO would like to thank everyone who helped to make our annual luncheon a tremendous success on December 1st . Thanks to your support, more than $13,500 was raised to support TEMBO projects in northern Tanzania. 125 friends of TEMBO attended our largest fundraiser of the year and enjoyed a fashion show of colourful…
Join Project TEMBO for our Annual Luncheon event on Saturday, December 6th, 2014. Come with friends and family to enjoy a delicous luncheon and learn more about our current project work in Tanzania, browse in the African marketplace and bid on items in our silent auction. First Unitarian Church,30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa,ON 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m More information on tickets to follow…
On September 22nd and 23rd a group of loyal friends of TEMBO gathered at the home of Paul and Sandra Hession for the annual “Adopt a grapevine” celebration. The 2012 grape harvest represented the completion of 4 years of school for the girls TEMBO has been able to sponsor as a result of the money that this annual event has raised since 2008. Guests enjoyed a…
After almost 18 years in business, Mother Tongue Books, a proud independent bookseller in Ottawa, and a loyal longtime friend of TEMBO, is closing. A huge thank you to Laura Rayner, Evelyn Huer , Julie Gagnon and their customers for their generous support of TEMBO over the years. Check out www.celebratemonthertongue.ca to learn more about…
Online sales are now closed. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW PICK UP LOCATION : Rain barrels ordered online will be available for pick up on the weekend of June 16 at 2255 Fox Crescent, Ottawa, ON K2B 7K5. You will be contact in the coming days with more details on the time of the pick up. For questions or to…
A HUGE thanks to all the friends of TEMBO who helped make the 4th annual Plant and Used Book Sale a tremendous success! All of the money raised will go to support TEMBO’s programs for girls and women in Tanzania. Thank you! A reminder for everyone who ordered a rain barrel they will be available…