Class Rank: 8/50 I want to become an engineer and have a job that I love. I will fight hard in order to achieve my goal and become a honored person in the society.The most difficult experience I had in my life was when my uncle passed away. He was the one I depended on, I felt I became helpless. At that time, I realized that I must be strong and study very hard, I must depend on myself. I feel proud of myself because I always concentrate in my studies and I pray to my God daily. My Mother is proud of my academic achievement.
School Year 2016
Class Rank: 3/50 I live with my uncle and aunt. My dream is to be an engineer. I Know that in order to get there I should focus on science subjects such as Chemistry, Physics etc. My most difficult experience in my life is when my aunt and uncle told me that I lost both of my parents. I learned that life is too short, you really don't know when your life will end. A moment when I felt proud was when I got the information that I scored the second out of fifty students in my class. The happiest moment in my life was when I was chosen by The School Fund so that would be able to continue my education. I hope to be able to advance to next level of education and achieve my goal by studing extra hard.
School Year 2016
Helena was born in Sofala province. She is a very quiet girl, humble and friendly. In her free time after school, she is doing her homework and likes to play with her friends. She is orphaned of parents since she was little and then moved in with her grandmother, who took care of her until she was of school age, then ASEM helped her to attend school. In 2013, when she was 12 years old, her Granny died and she stayed living in the house together with her 18 years old cousin. For sustenance, her uncle, when able to, helps the 2 girls. The uncle has a wife with six children, and no permanent job. When the 2 girls have nothing to eat, the neighbors sometimes help them.
School Year 2016
Class Rank : 10/301 The most difficult experience I had is when I realized that I was born out of marriage. That was hard in my life because I always got insulted by other children at my age. I have learned I will never repeat that situation. My dream is to be a Pilot in future. In order to make sure my dream will come true someday, I spend most my time study. Doing well with subjects such as Physics, Geography and Mathematics will significantly increase my chance to reach my dream. My happiest moment in life is when my dad said that he is proud of me. I have been waited so long to hear that from him. I am proud of myself to be a strong and content girl, I can live in any situation and still thank God for everything He gives. There are many things I plan to give back to the community, but first is opening the orphanage to help the children feel they are special. I also want to give back to the School Fund by being a member in the organization to help more children.
School Year 2016
Honesta is number 10 in her class. She likes physics and biology. Her parents are peasants from a poor family and possess nothing. To Honesta, education is a key to life.
School Year 2016
Before I was in The School Fund family, it was too hard for me to attend school when the school fee was not paid. Because of The School Fund, I learned never to give up. For some years now, my family has been separated. I had to live away from home during my Ordinary level studies. My mother had gone to Arusha to start another life so it was hard for me to be with her during my school years. My dream is to be a doctor and treat my fellow Tanzanians and even others from outside my country. For me to get there, I have to work on my studies. The moment I felt proud of myself was when I was told that I would be one of The School Fund Family. The happiest moments of my life are when I see my mother.
School Year 2016
Mark is 18 years old and studies BS Secondary Education in Mathematics. He lives with his parents, younger brother and sister. Mark's parents work hard from 5am to 8pm at the nearby dump site, searching for items they can sell. To help his parents, Mark does the household chores every day. Before college, he cleans their small house and collects water from the tap of a nearby sugarcane field. After college, he cooks rice for his family and helps his younger siblings with their schoolwork. After this he has time for his own studies. Mark is studying hard so he can become a high school math teacher. He wants to support his parents in the future.
School Year 2016
Viviene is proud of herself for having accomplished a good academic standing this school year. Starting high school this coming school year excites her because this will lead her closer to her dream of becoming a teacher. She will be able to help her parents when she finds a permanent teaching job in the future. For Viviene, finishing an education means success. Her personal goal is "To finish my studies; to help my parents; to have a beautiful and successful life." In 2012, Vivienne finished in the top 3 in her class.
School Year 2016
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."
School Year 2014