Fred Bernard is a student from Tanzania. He needs $192 to stay in school and is currently 0% toward his goal.

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About

Class Rank 89 out of 250 Fred lost his mother when he was two years old [that is what he was told]. He doesn't know his father. He was born in Tunduma - MBEYA region. As a result of his mother's death he became a "street boy" with no definite place or home to live. When he turned around seven years of age he came to Iringa region trying to look for his father without success. Fortunately one day he was picked up by a lady [Fred calls her aunt] who volunteers to take care of him. This lady is a small scale peasant whose income cannot cover Fred's school fees. As a result Fred is forced to work in other people's farms, gardens or feeding cows and goats during the school day so as to get some money for his school fees. Fred believes that "education is the only weapon that can help him to have a decent life."

Where your donation goes

Total $192
  • Tuition
    $12
  • School Supplies
    $34
  • Uniform
    $29
  • Food
    $100
  • Exams
    $17

Fred Bernard's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2015 Form 3
2014 Form 2 (Boys)

Journal

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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
Hello Kate A,
I am also very happy to hear from you,i have been reading a book about kalulu the hare,indeed the book is very funny.
My studies are going well and my favorite teacher is madam Maswaga,the thing which i need at this time is text books.
Thank you and i hope to hear from you soon,
Yours Fred.
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