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I am the only girl in my family. I have a younger brother. I live with mother as my father does not live with my mother. My mother is a small peasant so she cannot manage to pay school fees. Sometimes I don't come to school at a right time because she has no money for bus fares. My ambition is to be a doctor, and I believe education is the key of my life. Someone asked how I am going to achieve my goal without money since my family is poor. I believe that I can. TSF is on my side. I am very thankful.

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Flora Gingwa's Funding history

Year	Grade	Receipt	Status
2018	Form 6
2017	Form 5
2016	Form 4
2015	Form 3

Journal

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Karen

Sat, September 15, 2018 at 9:15 pm GMT

Hello Flora!

It is good to read your journal post, and I hope you are well?
Congratulations on your exams and for entering A level classes.

What is your favorite topic? Why is it your favorite topic?

I am leaving for a week away traveling by train for a city in the far north of the United States - Seattle. One of my oldest friends lives there and we are going all over Seattle for the time I am there.

Here is a photo of the train that I will be on, they give trains a name in America, this train is named "The Coast Starlight".

I am looking forward to my trip.

Be well,
Karen

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.

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!

Flora Gingwa

Sat, June 24, 2017 at 12:30 pm GMT

Hello madam Judy,,
To my side i thanks very much for your help and I pray to my God to be with you in all your life..
Continue with your heart as only God can pay you,,,,,
As your student am going to join at TUKUYU SECONDARY SCHOOL on july and my combination is PCB with the help of God I CAN,,,,,,
Have happy life madam,,
Flora..E

Flora Gingwa

Sat, June 24, 2017 at 12:21 pm GMT

Hello Karen,
I hope that you'r well and you continue well with you'r normal activities,,.Back to me also am very fine with the help of my God.
Ijust wanted to give HI to you and inform you that with the help of my Lord in Heaven I have passed my final exams and on July am going to start my A-level studies at TUKUYU SECONDARY SCHOOL...
''''''Thanks very much for you'r help may God give you happy and long life,,,,
Be well,,
Flora..E.

Flora Gingwa

Sat, June 24, 2017 at 8:09 am GMT

Hello TSF member
It's a long time didn't say even HI to you,
And for this day is a gift to me from God as am healthy and happy and i hope you'r healthy too.
My only say to you is that,,'I wish you all the happy break and best wishes on your studies,,''
''GOD IS VERY IMPORTANT LIKE OXYGEN''
live with God in all your life,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
says,
Flora.E.
Flora.E

Flora Gingwa

Sat, June 24, 2017 at 7:42 am GMT

Hellow maadam Judy,
It"s my great hope that God has been with you since last year when i had completed my final exams and i"m sure you"r well..Back to me also am good because my God protects me in any thing i do..
Madam i just wanted to great you and inform you that "'I thank God the results are out and i have to go study at TUKUYU SECONDARY SCHOOL at Mbeya region.
Have a nice weekend
Flora E.

Judy

Wed, May 31, 2017 at 4:44 pm GMT

My fellow students, time just flew so fast. This semester is close to its end. You all must be very busy preparing for your final exams.

I hope you are all doing a great job this semester. Some of you graduated at end of the last year. You must very anxious waiting for your notification which A-level school you are assigned to.

Doesn't matter where you are going, the most important is the goals your set and your determination to accomplish your golds.

The Chinese always say 90% is hard work and only 10% is your talent. You could accomplish everything as long as you want to.

During your break, I would like you to write down what your major accomplishing and one thing which makes you proud of yourself that you would like to share with everybody. The things your did which will make me so proud of you and encourage me to continue to support you for your future school years. My goal for all of you, one day for your to go to College/University, You are somebody everybody will proud of you.

The way to do is that you set your final goal, the goal between one step a time and try reach it then go for the next goal, eventually, you will reach your final destination.

Best regards,
Judy

Indy

Sun, May 21, 2017 at 5:21 pm GMT

Hi Student

Are you ready for your school break? When I was at school, I cannot wait to have my summer and winter breaks.

I did a bit traveling last month. I took a cruise trip to cross the Atlantic Ocean. I boarded the ship in Miami. It took seven days to cross the Atlantic Ocean, the first stop is at Canary Islands. It is part of Spain. The crossing was pretty smooth. I only had one rough sea day. It was nice to get off the boat and touched the land. Eventually we visit three other cities in Spain, Malaga, Catagena and Barcelona. Basically the boat sailed along the northern end of the Middertarian sea. Later we also visited Nice, which is in France, and Florence, which is in Italy. Finally we got off in Roma. Have you heard of these places? Maybe you can use the Internet to google these places. The whole trip lasted 17 days. I am very happy to return home after this long period of time. Nothing compares to home. Don't you agree?

What is the plan for the school break? Please write back to me and let me know.

Until next time,
Indy

Karen

Fri, April 28, 2017 at 8:19 pm GMT

Dear Young Ladies of Iringa School,

It has been a long time since I wrote to you. I hope that you are in good health, and that your studies are going well.

Your mid-term exams were just last month, how did you do?

I would like to hear from you, to learn what you are doing and thinking and how your families and friends are.

What are you learning in school now?

As for me my life is busy with work and family. My son and his girlfriend are getting married soon, and just recently I have been helping them set up their new apartment.

As always I am reading a lot of interesting books and articles; this week I have been reading about the discoveries and photos coming in from a spacecraft that has been circling the planet Jupiter, there is a giant hurricane on the planet with winds up to 1609 km per hour.

I look forward to reading your new journal posts.
Be well,
Karen

Judy

Mon, March 27, 2017 at 11:32 pm GMT

Hi,
Congratulation to you!
I heard that you have passed the National Exam. In the time before your go to A-level school. Please write to us and let us know if you can spend any time in the MMM computer center helping younger students, Your success can be a positive roll model for younger students.
This is a big milestone for you life . You are must one step closer to your dream of your own future.
Keep in touch! I would love to continue to hear from you after you go to A-level school.
Best Wish,
Judy

Indy

Sat, February 18, 2017 at 5:49 pm GMT

Hi Students

How are you? Did you enjoy your break?

My husband and I just came back from a trip to the Antartica. It was a long trip, 22 days total. We first flew to Buenos Aries, the capital city of Argentina. After spending two days there, we flew down to the Ushuaia, the tip of the South America continent to board a ship. The ship took us to the Falkland Island, the South Georgia Island and the Antartica Peninsula. This is the summer season there. The ice started to break up to allow the ship to sail there. The temperature was around 1 degree Celsius, not bad at all. Most days were sunny. We saw so many penguins, seals and sea birds. They were all having babies. The babies were cute beyond descriptions. Their parents were busy feeding them. You would be touched by how tentative the parents were towards their babies. The scenery was so beautiful. I hope you can go to the internet to check out this region. With the threat of globe warming, I am a bit worried about how long the Antartica continent will hold. Recently from the news report, a large chunk of ice actually broke off from the continent. Sad, isn't?

Ok, enough of my trip report.

Please write back to me.

Until next time,
Indy

Karen

Sun, January 15, 2017 at 9:14 pm GMT

Dear Girls of Iringa School,

Happy New Year 2017!
I hope you had a relaxing, happy, long break, a break that calmed your mind and refreshed your spirit.

I wanted to write you all as a group to explain why I went silent In the School Fund posts) late October and since then, including during your school break.

I had an operation named a "total hip replacement" in November and I was off work and staying with friends while I recovered. I go back to work tomorrow January 16th a National Holiday in the U.S. in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.

I missed you all, and I look forward to reading your posts as the New Year and your school year moves ahead.

If any of you are interested in medical or nursing topics and want to know more about this operation, just write me? ( I promise not to make the description too terrible).
I just found the whole process very interesting.

Here is a thought for your new school term;

"As a single footstep will not make a path on the earth, so a single thought will not make a pathway in the mind. To make a deep physical path, we walk again and again. To make a deep mental path, we must think over and over the kind of thoughts we wish to dominate our lives". Henry David Thoreau

be well!
Karen

Jonathan

Sat, January 7, 2017 at 10:25 pm GMT

Dear Students,

As the New Year begins, I make a habit of collecting new wisdom from different sources to guide my life for the New Year. Below are a few of my favorite things I found that I would like to share with you:

1) 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.

2) 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.

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, November 29, 2016 at 6:04 pm GMT

My dear student,
This school year went by so quickly. I just like to say hello to every one. Wish you have great break and wonderful holidays. Remember read your favor books during the break too. Think what is you would like to accomplish for you next school year? How are going to get there? Use this break to prepare yourself. I wish all of you had great future ahead of you. You have to work hard to get there.
In US we had Thanksgiving, now every body prepare for Christmas then will be New Year.
It is the most busy and happy time for every body. Wish see you all next August or September. Best regards,
Judy

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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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Bertha

Tanzania

Notable experiences in my life are, first, passing my standard seven examination and, second, entering secondary school. My most difficult experience was when I started to learn English. I have learned that if you want to do something, you have to work hard. I felt proud was when I entered secondary school. My most memorable and happiest thoughts are from when I celebrated at my birthday party. My dream is to be an electrical engineer. I will get there through studying hard and doing well in science subjects. If I had the power to change my country, I would like to improve the electricity supply especially in rural areas because there are shortages of electric power.

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Seraphine

Tanzania

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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