Secilia Zakaria is a student from Tanzania. She needs $200 to stay in school and is currently 0% toward her goal.

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About

Class Rank 80 out of 250 Secilia is a thirteen year old girl, the only child in her family. She lost her father in 2007. Currently she lives with her grandmother whose work is to sell used clothes in streets. The little income Secilia's grandmother earns is used to cater for their basic needs which include her school fees as well as food for the family. Her mother is living in Dar es Salaam and is jobless. Secilia has been forced to miss some of her schooling days because of failing to pay the school fees on time. Secilia says "Education is the light that can help her to have a brighter future".

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Secilia Zakaria's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
2016 Form 4
2015 Form 3
2014 Form 2 (Girls)

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Adrienne
Sat, July 23, 2016 at 10:01 pm GMT
Hi Secilia!
Hello! I haven't written to you in a long time. How have you been? Do you remember me?
From,
Adrienne
Anthony
Thu, January 14, 2016 at 11:42 pm GMT
Hello Students!

My name is Anthony Xie, it's nice to talk to all of you. How are you enjoying your new year and what are some of your New Years resolutions? Mine is to become more organized, because I'm very bad at it

-Anthony
Jenny
Thu, January 7, 2016 at 4:00 pm GMT
Dear students:

Welcome to TSFTZ family!

My name is Jenny Chen, I am a retired software engineer. I work for TSFTZ as a volunteer staff. In 1976 I came to United States from Taiwan to study Math. I live in San Francisco area most of the time with my grownup children close by. However I travel back to Taiwan very often since most of my family members are still there.

Education helps me achieve my current good living standard. I echo TSF’s motto: “Education is an investment in the future”. Our team is devoted to help school-aged children stay in school, especially girls’ education. We encourage our students to write to us so we get to know each other better. We read each journal entry enthusiastically and response accordingly because we CARE.

TSFTZ team expects each sponsored student study hard and be successful! It is my privilege to write to you. I am looking forward to work with you.

-Jenny
Karen
Sun, January 3, 2016 at 8:05 pm GMT
Happy New Year 2016 !

With this post I am writing to send you my wish that the New Year is a bright one for you; successful, healthy and happy.

I would like it if you could write me back to tell me of how you spent your time over the long school break; of your family and friends, your activities and your thoughts.

be well,
Karen
Jonathan
Mon, December 21, 2015 at 9:42 pm GMT
Hello Everyone,

As a year comes to close, I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I am very proud of each of you knowing that you have worked hard to achieve academic success despite under difficult circumstances.

You inspire me greatly and are an example of what hard work and determination can bring to one’s future.

We have worked hard in the US to raise money for your education, and nothing would make me happier seeing you take full advantage of the scholarship from The School Fund to fulfill your educational dreams in the future, whatever profession or objective that may be.

Study hard and make your dreams come true. Have a fantastic 2016!

Your friend,
Jonathan G.
Judy
Mon, September 28, 2015 at 5:25 pm GMT
It is nice to see most of you already went to the computer center to update your journal. I know all of you had a great break. It is already half way on in your second semester. Two more months before this school year is going to end. I wish you all to try your best. I know you all can do it.

In your summer assignment you wrote that you will study hard so you could reach your dream. It is true that your future is in your own hands, and your own destination is how you are going to work on your goals and reach them. People could recommend that you do some things and they can help you in some way, but you are the only person that can make the your dream come true. Any step you take, you are one step close to your dream. I want to see you all work hard to reach your next destination.

As the people who fund your education we want to know you. The only way we have to know you are through your journals.

Please write in your journal, so that we can know you better. You can write about your daily life, your school, your friends, what subjects you are studying now. What is your favorite subject and why do you like it, and so on. We want to know your hopes and dreams. Or write us anything at all that you want us to know about.

I want you all to be outstanding people in my mind, each of you separate and special. If you are just a name in a group, there is no way for me to know you.

I know some of you are going to have your National Exam. I pray for you and wish you the best.
When I was your age. I was the same as you.. I worked for everything I needed and wanted.
I never gave up. I knew if I just tried hard and never lost my hope that I would make it.

I did talk to Mr. Amos, and Mr. Paulo, they said MMM center (computer center) will be open any time. You can drop by to study the subject you are interested in from the RACHEL PI.

Everybody can be successful if they are self learners. The more knowledge you have the more successful you will be. Everything on this earth comes and goes, only an Education will be with you and nobody can take it away from you.
Amanda
Sun, August 9, 2015 at 8:57 pm GMT
Hello Secilia,
Thank you so much for the kind words, I wish you all the same. I live in California it is on the western side of the United Sates. I live near our states capitol, Sacramento where it is very hot and dry. We are currently experiencing a drought. Water conservation is so important where I live right now. Water is such an important source to our planet. Have you experienced drought conditions where you live? I know the weather is warm there but does it rain often? What are some ways you conserve and protect your water sources in Tanzania.
I also just wanted to wish you good luck in your new school year. When you have a chance please let me know how this year is going. What are you currently studying? Are you enjoying your time there? please let me know how you are doing as well.
I hope this note finds you happy and healthy.
All my best to you,
Amanda
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
Anthony
Thu, July 16, 2015 at 9:18 pm GMT
Hello Secilia,

How are you doing? How is school going? Are you in summer break now?

My name is Daxue. I am Anthony's mom. We both are volunteers for The School Fund and we both would like to write to you often. Anthony is at summer break and now he is in Oregon traveling with his friends.

What kind of doctor would you like to be? I think your family will feel so proud of you when you realize your dream.

I hope everything is going well with you and we can hear back from you soon.

Warmest regards,

Daxue
Ying
Mon, May 25, 2015 at 7:57 am GMT
Hi Secilia,

How are you? My name is Ying. I live in California and Taiwan is my hometown. It is very nice to know you and read your posts. I hope you enjoy your summer break.

Ying
Aziza
Sat, May 2, 2015 at 1:19 pm GMT
Hi once again ma young,
what you do to make your health good and not attacked by various infections?
Aziza
Sat, May 2, 2015 at 1:19 pm GMT
Hi once again ma young,
what you do to make your health good and not attacked by various infections?
Aziza
Sat, May 2, 2015 at 1:19 pm GMT
Hi once again ma young,
what you do to make your health good and not attacked by various infections?
Aziza
Sat, May 2, 2015 at 1:08 pm GMT
Hi my lovely young,
iam very happy to get your post for first time.
well,thank you very much for wanting to know me well, I live at Karatu found in Arusha region.. you are welcome in Karatu.

apart from that my young, may I know more things about you please? what is your best things you always like to perform in your daily life? what is your futures and dreams later?
I hope to hear from you soon and then I will introduce to you soon after you reply my few questions....
I wish you all the best in your studies


best regards
Azizahhhhhh
Neema
Sat, May 2, 2015 at 12:18 pm GMT
Hello,
I would like to share with you about government.
Government is a group of people who are responsible for controlling a country or a state or organization.
Hope to hear more about government from you!!
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