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.
DetailsNovember 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…
DetailsTEMBO 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…
DetailsTEMBO 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…
DetailsOur thanks to Tim Martin, veteran ambassador and Hannah Thibedeau, veteran CBC political reporter for an engaging conversation on April 20th: Unfinished Business: the Power and Potential of Women through the Lens of International Security. Interested in continuing the conversation with Tim Martin? Is your book club interested in reading Moral Hazards? Tim Martin has generously…
DetailsTEMBO Canada gratefully acknowledges the incredible generosity of donors to our Give Her a Chance campaign. In December 2020, TEMBO raised more than $16,000 in support of girls’ education. Today, 42 girls now have a chance to attend Form 1 and dream of an education. We couldn’t have done it without you.
DetailsAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across Africa, TEMBO is still working to support the women and girls in Longido District. From March – early July 2020, the Longido District Learning Centre was closed. This posed great hardship on the women in the tailoring program as they could no longer sew to generate an…
DetailsTEMBO is pleased to share with you our 2018-2019 Annual Report with information on the new Girls’ Hostel, our education program, the Longido District Learning Centre and more. You can read the report here.
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the 2019 Go-to-School Campaign. In just three weeks, TEMBO raised more than $7,000 in support of girls’ education. These funds will be used to support girls registering for secondary school in January 2020, new syllabus books for girls in school and fees for vocational training programs. Together,…
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