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Maria is number 11 in her class of 46 students. She wants to be a teacher one day. Her father and mother have low income, so to Maria education will change her life.

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Maria's Funding history

Year	Grade	Receipt	Status
2017	Form 4
2016	Form 3
2015	Form 2

Journal

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kate

Wed, October 24, 2018 at 11:30 pm GMT

Dear Students,
How are you? Your exams must be coming up shortly and we are hopeful that you are studying very hard in order to do well. It is so important that you do well so you will have the freedom to work in the career that you choose. I am an artist and i always wish I could go back to school to learn more and be able to excel. You are very lucky to get this education . . . Spend your time studying and you will be happy that you did!

This year has gone by quickly and you just have a month to study hard and make the best of this year.
We are all thinking of you and wish you the very best with your exams.
Fondly, Kate Adams

kate

Wed, August 22, 2018 at 10:49 pm GMT

Hello Students,
What an exciting time for you . . . Welcome back to school.
School gives you a chance to change your life, to excel in a subject you love and study hard to continue your education.
We wish you all the best with your classes and your teachers. Don’t hesitate to ask for help when you need it and reach out to your friends to help them too.
We are thinking of you and always enjoying hearing details about your classes and your experiences. . . .so please write in your journals!
All the very best, kate

Jonathan

Mon, May 7, 2018 at 10:36 pm GMT

Dear Students,

A few years ago I came across a list consisting of some habits that are good to get into. I have incorporated these good habits into my daily life and I’d like to share them with you. I hope it helps you as much as it has helped me.

1. Sleep early, around 9pm - 10pm. After working hard through the day, your body and mind need refreshing. Rest them as soon as possible.
2. Wake up early, around 5am - 6am. Start your day early. That time is the best time for inspiration to come in. After wake up, face the sky and the sun through your window. You will be motivated.
3. Be independent. Do your tasks by yourself. Solve your problem by yourself. Don’t always depend on other people. This doesn’t mean you should not get help from others.
4. Say thank you. Always say those 2 words if you get help from others.
5. Reading. Motivation and inspiration comes from what your eyes scanning for.
6. Writing. Put down in words on things that come to your head. Try to write 1 article per day. Having a diary is also a good approach.
7. Walking. Let sport always get into your day. The simplest one is walking. Keep moving and stay healthy.
8. Meditate. Focus on what you are doing. Finish it first and move to the other one. Don’t do multitasking. You can also meditate by sitting calmly and paying attention to your breath.
9. Help other people. Help people as they need and you are capable of doing it.

Have a great week,
Jonathan Gilbert

kate

Mon, May 7, 2018 at 6:50 am GMT

Dear students, The semester has gone by quickly. We hope you continue to thrive and enjoy your studies. Life will be much easier later if you study hard now. Your teachers are there to help you and so are we. Each one of you must have a favorite subject, something you love and can do well at . . . That will make you happy! Challenge yourselves in other subjects that might not interest you as much and do the very best you can. You will be surprised . . . You might decide you like those subjects too😄.
We are so proud of you and want only the best for you! Study Hard! We are excited for your futures!!
Thank you for all your accomplishments so far, Kate Adams

Maria

Sat, November 18, 2017 at 10:57 am GMT

Hi JonathanI have saw the post that you are not fine,Also I say thanks to you for writing post to me, but On my side I’m so well and on last week we have finished our national examination and I promise you that I will pass. Also after completing my form four studies I will find any job that I able like planting vegetables and tomatoes because here in our region there is enough rainfalls during this season. And I will sell them after growing and I know that I will get money and other requirements because I know that my parents will not give me every thing as I was in school. I’m doing this because when I was in school I learned about Entrepreneurship and how to manage money , generally I will not going to stay to my relatives but I will help my parents in doing different activities at home during this holidays

Maria

Sat, November 18, 2017 at 10:56 am GMT

Hello kate, I have saw the post that you are not fine,Also I say thanks to you for writing post to me, but On my side I’m so well and on last week we have finished our national examination and I promise you that I will pass. Also after completing my form four studies I will find any job that I able like planting vegetables and tomatoes because here in our region there is enough rainfalls during this season. And I will sell them after growing and I know that I will get money and other requirements because I know that my parents will not give me every thing as I was in school. I’m doing this because when I was in school I learned about Entrepreneurship and how to manage money , generally I will not going to stay to my relatives but I will help my parents in doing different activities at home during this holidays

Maria

Sat, November 18, 2017 at 10:54 am GMT

HI JENNY
How do you do? I have saw the post that you are not fine, so that I give you sorry for your health and I hope that you will be safe. Also I say thanks to you for writing post to me, but On my side I’m so well and on last week we have finished our national examination and I promise you that I will pass. Also after completing my form four studies I will find any job that I able like planting vegetables and tomatoes because here in our region there is enough rainfalls during this season. And I will sell them after growing and I know that I will get money and other requirements because I know that my parents will not give me every thing as I was in school. I’m doing this because when I was in school I learned about Entrepreneurship and how to manage money , generally I will not going to stay to my relatives but I will help my parents in doing different activities at home during this holidays.

Jenny

Sat, November 4, 2017 at 7:40 am GMT

Dear students,
Welcome to the TSF family. It is a privilege for me to work with you. Though my welcome may come a little late. Please know how lucky you are to be included in this big family. Hope you are happy and do your best to achieve your goal. Opportunity does not come by easily, you need to remember to grab this chance and make your life different. Put your greatest effort and make your dream come true.
I am having some health problem; hence I am not able to reply to your journal promptly. Please know that all the TSF staff do care a lot about you. I will try to write to you more often after I gain my health back. Thank you for your understanding.
-Jenny

kate

Sun, October 29, 2017 at 9:32 pm GMT

Dear Students, By now, you have come along way this school year. We hope school has gone well for you, you have studied hard and are meeting your goals.
Where we live, winter is here and it has started to snow already. We don’t get around as easily so we stay home and read and now I am making soap for Christmas gifts!
How will you celebrate your holidays?! Will you Be with your family?!
We wish you happiness and all the success you dream of.
All the best, kate adams

Jonathan

Fri, October 27, 2017 at 3:43 am GMT

Dear Students,

I love to collect wisdom from different sources that are meaningful to me.
Below are a few of my favorites that I would like to share with you:

1) When you master your emotions, you master your life
Anger. This is one emotion that is sure to pop up sometime during the day. How you deal with your anger says a lot about who you are as a person. How well do you manage your emotions? Do you have a harsh reaction if someone says something insulting to you? Anger can be a destructive emotion if not managed properly.

2) Respect other people’s opinions even when they differ from your own.

Conflict. It’s rare that two people agree on most topics. Conflict is everywhere. It happens at work, home, with family and friends. Disagreeing isn’t the problem (although most people think it is). The problem is not giving value to the opinions of others.

3) Experience The Joy Of Learning
Each time you learn something new you gain more knowledge and with more knowledge come more confidence. Learning helps us become more adaptable and flexible to new situations. Learning encourages us to be more creative and innovative in our thinking and we are therefore more comfortable with the unknown.
Reading books is a great way for us to learn. To fully embrace the joy of learning, never stop reading and searching for more knowledge.

4) Touch someone’s soul with your kindness
Random Acts of Kindness. It’s the little things in life that matter most. Hold a door, smile at people. Kindness does not cost much and it touches the soul of another person.

5) Speech is a powerful tool.
Your words. Watch your words carefully. They can be daggers or building blocks. You can crush the spirit of someone or make them feel like they can conquer the world. Taste your words before you spit them out. Words are your thoughts coming to life. It’s your choice.

What are your favorite quotes and wisdom to live by? I’d love to hear your thought on that.
Cheers,
Jonathan Gilbert

Judy

Tue, October 10, 2017 at 12:13 am GMT

Hello students,

I finally got back to the US last week.
It has been a very long trip to Tanzania this year total three weeks.

I was very happy to meet all of you and know everyone better.

My trip started from Karatu. I visited 5 schools in Karatu and I learn where do you go to school every day.

I am very happy to know all of you are doing well and every of you has a dream that you want to be successful one day. I encourage all of you to try your best to reach you own destination.

The get together was so well prepared and done by each of you. I am very happy to saw all your science presentations and poems you wrote to TSF and me. I will treasure them all my life.

I can say I am very proud to all of you. Keep up the good work I want to see each of you one day get to
good University/College to reach your own dream.

After Karatu, I went to ARUSHA attended the TED Global conference and visited couple schools in ARUSHA.
I enjoyed the TED conference this year. It was focused on the Africa, specially in agriculture, health and education.

Mr. Amos was a volunteer there, he had great experience being this Global conference and met people from around the world.
He had a life experience at the conference, where he was able to meet a group of bright inventive and talented group of people.

Later I went to Iringa. Iringa almost the second hometown for me. I have been there six times.
I visited all 8 schools in Iringa and meet all of you in person. I was very happy to meet you.

I had a great time at the get together party. All of you did a wonderful presentation. I am very happy to know all of you had fun that night.

My this year Tanzania trip was set MMM computer center for most of the 13 TSF schools.
At Iringa, We build total 5 new computer center in Iringa girls, Klerruu, Lugalo, Ebenezer, Miyomgoni and Update one MMM center at Ummusalama. We build one new computer center at Karatu Secondary School and update one MMM center at Ganako.

I am very proud of building the MMM computer center in most of the TSF schools. I really want all of you to go to the computer center to learn every subject you are interested from the RACHEL PLUS.
In the future everyone work will be on the computer. I hope that every single of you tell me what do you learn from the RACHEL PLUS.
I would like you could to start the debate team in your school so you all could practice how to speak in the public. Have the Math Club and challenge each other on the Math.

They will all benefit your long-term confidence.

I hope I will hear from all of you soon.

Maria

Fri, September 22, 2017 at 12:26 pm GMT

dear Karen. How are you.I am very glad today to share about history subject. Come togather3;DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES AND THEIR IMPACT.
A:AGRICULTURE.
Agricultue is an art of growing crops and keeping animals. Growing of crops involves digging, planting, weeding and harvesting of crops. Keeping animals involves dairy farming, fishing and poultry keeping. Agriculture was originally practiced in South West Asia around 10,000years ago. From Asia agriculture spread to Africa through Egypt. Egyptians grew wheat in the fertile soil of Nile Valley. The first crops grown in Africa were sorghum and millets.

Types of agriculture practiced in Africa.
(i)Permanent crop cultivation.
(ii)Mixed farming.
(iii)Shifting cultivation.
(iv)Pastoralism.
(i)Permanent crop cultivation. This is the types of agriculture were permanent crops are grown. Perennial crops such as bananas, yams and potatoes are grown. This type of agriculture is suitable in the areas which:
(i)Receive heavy rainfall and reliable.
(ii)Had fertile soil.
(iii)Free from pests and disease.
In East Africa, these areas includes the Kikuyu highlands of Kenya, Buganda, Kenyan highlands, Kilimanjaro, Kagera and some part of Kigoma Karagwe.
Impacts of permanenat crops cultivation.
1.Permanent crop cultivation influenced growth of population. The increase in food production attract more settlement, as a result number of people grew in these areas.
2.They invented the use of iron technology among the society. The production of iron tools was increased due to the need of iron tools.
3.Handcraft industries become more developed due to need of tools and trade activities .
4.Development of large centralized states such as Bunyoro, Buganda, Busoga, Toro, and Ankole.
5.They influenced sedentary (settled) life. People were now able to settle in permanent areas.
(ii)Mixed farming.
This is the type of farming which involves both crops farming and animal husbandry. It was practiced in areas which are characterized by easy exaustion of soil fertilty and unreliable rainfall. Crops grown are sorghm, maize, cassava, beans and millets and animals kept weregosats, donkeys, cattle, horses and sheeps.
Mixed farming are common among the Sangu, Gogo, Sukuma, Kurya, Fipa of Tanzania, Luya in South West Kenya and the Basoga and Gisu in Uganda.
Result of mixed farming include
1.Specialist classes in the societies. Some became specialized in pastoralism and others in crop cultivation.
2.Development of industries due to iron technology. Iron is a raw material for the production of goods, they are also needed in production of iron tools which are used in agriculture and defence.
3.Development of centralized states like Mwenemutapa, Luba Lunda, Kazembe, Lozi etc.
4.Growth of modern agriculture in several fertile land of Africa.
5.Increase the number of people because of availability of availability of food.
(iii)Pastoralism
Was practiced in the areas with very little rainfall ie in arid and semi arid areas.The societies such as Maasai, Barbaig and Nyaturu of central Tanganyika, Nandi, Ndebele, Pokot, Karamajong, Fulani of western Sudan, the Hottentos of South Africa, the Galla and Somali of semi desert regions of Horn of Africa. Animal kept were Donkeys, cattle, sheep and goats.
There is nomadic pastoralism and sedentary pastoralism
Nomadic pastoralism is the seasonal movement of people with livestock in search of water and pasture.These nomadic pastoralists were Barbaig, Oromo, Fulani, Karamajong and Maasai.
Sedentary pastoralism: This is the process of living with livestocks in the same area. They did not move with livestocks from place to place. For example, the Kwavi among the Masai cultivate some crops and at the same time keep livestocks
Characteristics of pastoral societies
(i)They lived nomadic life in search for pasture and water.
(ii)System of production based on age group.
(iii)Had a lot of livestocks for the use value.
(iv)Where pastoralists conquered the crop cultivators they assumed the role of ruling class over the cultivators. For example the Chwezi and the Luo of Bunyoro-Kitara dominate the interlocustrine crop cultivators. Also in western Sudan, the Fulani pastoralists dominated the Hausa farmers. In Rwanda and Burundi the pastoral Tutsi dominated the Hutu.
(iv)SHIFTING CULTIVATION
This is the type of farming practised in the areas were by there is no enough rainfall and little soil fertility and the societies move from one plot to the other to look for its fertility.After cultivation of one season they shift to the other part of the land.
Characteristics of shifting cultivation. Livestock farming was difficult due to the presence of tsetse fly and other livetsock disease.
Communal mode of production continued for a long time with little surplus. The societies includes Makonde, Zaramo, Zigua, Kerewe,Yao and Makua.
The contribution of technology to the development of agriculture
The application of science and technology in agriculture has contributed as follows:
1.The cultivated areas were widened due to use of iron tools.
2.Trade were made possible due to the availability of trade items made of iron e.g. Spears, arrows, axe and swords.
3.Food storage skills made possible the availabilty of food. For example the use of smoke in storing grains and meat among the Fipa help in the presence of food.
4.Irrigation made land to be productive throughout the year e.g. Among the Egyptians irrigation was used to grow crops along the Nile Valley system.
5.Transport facilities such as the use of cannoes, horses and camels help in the development of trade among the African societies.
The impact of envirornment to the development of agriculture
1.Reliable rainfall led to the development of permanent crop cultivation.
2.Fertile soil togather with reliable rainfall led to the development of permanent crop cultivation.
3.Pests free areas enabled pastoralism possible in the areas.
4.Availability of iron made it possible for the making of iron tools such as hoes, axes and knives.
5.Rivers and the lakes were the basis to the development of irrigation agriculture.
Impacts of agriculture to the development of man
1Assured food supply to the man.
2.It led to the development of labour sprecializations e.g. pastoralists, cultivators, iron smelters and rainmakers.
3.Made it possible the surplus production.
4.Exchange (trade) relation develop within the communities because it assured the availability of goods and services.
5.Population increased due to increase food supply.
6.It led to the growth of political states in Africa such as Mali, Ghana, Songhay, Mwenemutapa, Buganda etc.
B:Handicraft industries and mining in pre colonial africa
Handcraft industries were the activities which were carried out in Africa using hands to produce goods for their own use and also for trade. These were like metal works, rugs and carpets, furniture making, wood carving, pottery, basketry, iron smelting, cloth making and salt making

Karen

Mon, September 4, 2017 at 2:11 am GMT

Hello Students!

I wanted to write to say hello to you all and to ask how your school year is going?

Almost all of the United States has been watching and reading about the hurricane that came ashore in the state of Texas last week, bringing very large amounts of rain up to 52 inches in 3 days. They had named the storm

Judy

Sat, August 19, 2017 at 5:36 pm GMT

My fellow student:

Welcome back to school! This is a new semester, it is time for new goals. new ideas and new learning.
At end of last semester, I wrote to you to write to me about the most remarkable or important thing that happened to you during your holiday! I am looking forward to reading your reply when you next write your journal.. Now while I really interested in what are you taking this year what will be your favorite subjects.

Knowledge will give you the power to be known you must read everything you can the more you know the more valuable you will be as a person and to your society.

I am coming to Tanzania at end of August and beginning the September.
I am looking forward to seeing you all.

Have fun and stay focuse! Best wish for all of you!

Karen

Mon, August 14, 2017 at 6:44 pm GMT

Hello Maria,

Thank you for writing back to me. I am happy to see that you are doing well in school.

What is your favorite class? What are you studying in class now?

It is your winter in Tanzania now. We are in the middle of summer in the United States. Last night was the end of the Perseid Meteor Shower, which takes place every August.

Here is a picture of last nights night sky.

Have a good week,
Karen

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Seraphine

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The experience that I had early in life was to score good marks in my class, whereby I got good grades which encouraged me to study hard in class. The difficult experience that occurred in my life was an accident on my way back home. I learnt that I should not play again in bad areas. In my life I am proud of myself. I was getting low marks in class but now I have managed to improve a lot. The most memorable and happiest thing in my life is to play football. It exercises my body regularly and hence strengthens my body system. My dream is to become a mechanical engineer. The best way to reach it is through studying hard in school, in physics, mathematics and chemistry. If I had power in my country, I would change the education system of the country so that it helps graduates to depend more on self-employment.

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Gideon

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I have experience planting vegetables because my parents do that. Also, we have a garden at our home. Therefore, that is experience I have had in life. Apart from that experience, I also had a difficult experience when I failed my geography exam. That enabled me to learn how to cooperate with other students. I was so proud of myself when I performed well in my national exam. The memorable and happiest moment in my life will be when I reach my dream of being pilot. I will be so happy. My biggest dream is to be a pilot. I will get there through studying hard in physics, geography, and mathematics. After reaching my dream, I will help my parents to modify their cultivation system and to become professional farmers. From there they can expand the area of cultivation into a large plantation. Once I get a chance to have the power to change my country, I will build many airports in each region and some districts. This will help in the flexibility of transportation in my country.

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Godfridi

Tanzania

Experiences in my life are when I failed my examination during primary education and also when my parents failed to pay food for me. My difficult experiences in my life are when my parents have insufficient enough money to pay for all my basic needs at school such as food and other school contributions. The thing that makes me feel so proud of myself is when I succeeded in joining O-level education. This makes me feel that I will, I must, I can do everything. The most memorable and happiest thing in my life will be to reach my dream of being a doctor general so as I can help other people in society. My future dream is to be a GOOD surgical doctor. After me reaching my dream, I will give back help to my society and family, but also to WEF. I need to work hard upon reaching my dream in my life. Once I get chance to have power of changing anything in country, I will improve the education system by converting science subjects from theory to practical. In most of our schools, they teach science subjects mostly theoretically. I will start from there because as we know education is the key to every success in our people.

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