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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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
Fred Bernard
Sat, May 17, 2014 at 12:19 pm GMT
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.
kate
Sat, March 22, 2014 at 4:26 pm GMT
Dear Fred, We are happy to hear from you, that you are studying hard and love your school.
It's wonderful that you enjoy reading . . . what are you reading now? I am reading a book "Istanbul" about Turkey - the author lived there his whole life. It's fascinating.

Please write and let us know about your studies and your favorite teacher!! Also, let us know if you need anything!
Wishing you the very best, Kate A.
Fred Bernard
Sat, March 1, 2014 at 1:59 pm GMT
I am fine,what do you like.
Fred Bernard
Sat, March 1, 2014 at 1:55 pm GMT
hi laura, ilike to read a mabala the farmer.
Laura
Fri, January 10, 2014 at 6:43 am GMT
Hi Fred,

My name is Laura and I read on The School Fund website that you would like to be a doctor, and like reading books. I like reading books, too! It takes me about 45 minutes by train to go to work everyday, so I read during that time. Adventure or science fiction books are my favorite. What kind of books do you like to read?

:) Laura
Jenny
Wed, January 1, 2014 at 8:04 pm GMT
Hi Fred, I am a retired Math teach with TSF team. TSF has not heard from you for quite a while, how are you doing? Today is the 1st day of year 2014, TSF wants to wish you a very happy new year. Members at TSF care about you and like to hear from you. Please write to us when you have a chance. Because this is the only way we get to know you better.
Jonathan
Wed, October 23, 2013 at 6:13 am GMT
Dear Fred,
My name is Jonathan Gilbert. I am a high school junior in the US.
Keep up with your studies and stay in touch!
Jonathan
Judy
Tue, October 1, 2013 at 6:49 am GMT
Hello Fred, My name is Judy Seversson. I am current in charge all the schools and students at Tanzania.
I notice you are not living with either your Mom and Dad. It must very hard for you.
TSF would like to help your school fee, We like you start hard you can.
Please let me more about yourself what is the things you enjoin the most and what is the most difficult things you have to deal in your life. I would like know more about what do you do at school every day. What subject you like the most.
What you would like TSF to help you to make your dream come true.
If can have every thng in this world what the thing you would like the most?
Have you come to the MMM center to lean english and write your Journal. We would love help you when ever we could. Just work hard and study hard. One a days your dream will come true.

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