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Raised $218 from 3 donors Needs $0

About

Martha is one of three children (she has one brother and one sister). Her mother, who did not attend to secondary school, is a farmer while her father, who was able to attend secondary school and speaks English, is a tailor. Martha walks 30 minutes to school everyday. Martha believes education will allow her to help her family and the people of Tanzania. She states that without education, one cannot have a good life.

Where your donation goes

Total $218
  • Tuition
    $88
  • School Supplies
    $34
  • Food
    $62
  • Exams
    $34

Martha's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2013 Form 4
2012 Form 3
2011 Form 2

Journal

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Judy
Sun, August 9, 2015 at 8:10 pm GMT
Hello,

I just want to say hello to all of you.
My name is Judy Severson.
My son Matthew Severson began The School Fund (TSF) in 2009 when he was at University.
After he graduated from University, he started to work full time. It was then that he asked me to help TSF in Tanzania.

We were really lucky to get help from the Chairman and President Mr. Fuad, the Chief Operation Officer Mr. Amos in Iringa, our local representative Mr. Paulo in Karatu and
all the local headmaster/headmistress and teachers. Without their help we will not be able to support all the TSF students in Tanzania.
I thank all of them very much for all of their support.

I am very glad we are able to help to pay much of your school fees, so you can continue your education. Keep up the good work! I hope one day you can reach your dream.

I brought RACHEL-PI systems for all the schools and I hope that you use them to help you study. The content on RACHEL-PI can provide a lot of additional information for you to learn.
I hope your new semester is successful and joyful.

With my best wishes,
Judy
Martha
Mon, March 31, 2014 at 7:37 am GMT
Hello!Matt
i hop your are fine and everything you do is going well in your job! i wish nice day.
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