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Transforming Education: HERI Foundation Renovates Classrooms and Provides Desks for Funguni Primary School
Overview of the Event
In a remarkable event held at Funguni Primary School in Pangani, Tanga, the HERI Foundation it has demonstrated its commitment to advancing education by handing over two renovated classrooms and 40 desks. The occasion was graced by government leaders, including Pangani District Commissioner, Hon. Zainab Abdallah. The event marked a significant milestone in the pursuit of creating a conducive learning environment for the students of Pangani.
Conditions of Classrooms and Desks Before and after repair
Before the intervention by the HERI Foundation, Funguni Primary School faced numerous challenges with its infrastructure. Dilapidated classrooms, walls, blackboards and desks were just a few of the pressing issues.
Recognizing the dire circumstances, the HERI Foundation stepped in to refurbish two classrooms and provide a total of 40 desks, including 20 new ones. These classrooms and desks were in a state of disrepair, rendering them unusable.
The highlight of the Day of the Event
The day of the event was filled with profound appreciation and enthusiasm for the positive change brought about by the HERI Foundation. Hon. Zainab Abdallah, the Head of Pangani District, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the HERI Foundation for their unwavering dedication to educational development in the region. Stressing the significance of education and the importance of well-maintained infrastructure, she commended the HERI Foundation for its commitment to uplifting disadvantaged communities.
Susan Ngole, the Executive Director of the HERI Foundation, shared her joy at being able to contribute to the growth of Funguni Primary School. She highlighted the organization’s core mission of improving the educational environment for effective teaching and learning. Susan expressed her satisfaction with the successful renovation of the classrooms and desks, ensuring that students could now resume their studies without hindrance.
Principal Flora Mayaka of Funguni Primary School expressed her delight at the new classrooms and desks, emphasizing their transformative impact on the student’s learning environment. She acknowledged that the improved facilities would not only provide a conducive space for education but also inspire the students to dream big and achieve their full potential.
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HERI Foundation Celebrates Two Years of Giving Back to the Community by Visiting to Malaika Kids
As we mark our second anniversary, HERI Foundation is proud to have yet again made a significant impact in the lives of the less fortunate.
Led by our Executive Director, Susan Ngole, today we visited Malaika Kids Orphanage in Mwananyamala, Dar es Salaam, where we donated various items, including food, clothing, and other essentials to support the children’s welfare.
At HERI Foundation, we understand that giving back to the community is an integral part of our mission. Through such initiatives, we hope to make a positive difference in the lives of those who need it most.
We extend our deepest gratitude to the staff and volunteers at Malaika Kids for their dedication and hard work in caring for the children. Their unwavering commitment to the welfare of the children is truly remarkable, and we are honored to have partnered with them.
As we continue our journey, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting similar initiatives and partnering with organizations that share our values. We remain dedicated to giving back to the community and ‘leaving marks that makes a difference’.
We are thrilled to have had this heartwarming experience at Malaika Kids and look forward to continuing to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
HERI Foundation Visits Tanzania Association of the Deaf
HERI Foundation had the opportunity to respond to an invitation from the Chairman of the Tanzania Association of the Deaf, Habibu Mrope, which aims to discuss the various challenges they face.
The problems identified in the discussions were the lack of funding for running the party, the lack of permanent offices, the lack of education for people with hearing impairments, and the lack of special hearing aids.
In addition, the CHAVITA leadership requested a sum of money that will enable them to participate in the Annual Symposium on the Deaf in Mwanza, held annually worldwide. HERI Foundation enabled two CHAVITA representatives to attend the Conference, held in Mwanza region.
HERI Foundation will continue to support the efforts made by individuals, and various institutions in promoting better Education and Health for all.
HERI Foundation Visits Tanzania League of the Blind
HERI Foundation led by Executive Director Ms Susan Ngole had an opportunity to visit the Tanzania League of the Blind, Temeke Branch and met with the Executive Committee led by Chairman Othman Gondwe; where we had a thorough discussion on the challenges they face and together brainstormed on sustainable solutions.
HERI Foundation was able to provide some white canes to assist them with movements and promised to work closely with the TLB in the near future.
HERI Foundation | About Us
HERI Foundation is a non-governmental organization that advocates for equitable access to quality health care and education for all. The organization seeks to ensure increased access to quality healthcare and education for all regardless of geographical location, ethnic group, gender, age or any form of disability; by providing health care and educational facilities, capacity development to healthcare workers, community engagement activities, etc.
Our mission is to contribute to facilitating access to quality education and healthcare services in Tanzania through capacity building enhancement and provision of related facilities.
HERI Foundation is committed to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly to the attainment of Goal 3 – GOOD HEALTH AND WELLBEING and Goal 4 – QUALITY EDUCATION.
To us, good health and wellbeing as well as quality education for all, form a foundation for healthier livelihood and well-educated communities that are capable of transforming economies, politics, technology, environment and culture; for the benefit of all.