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Naserian’s father has two wives and many children. Naserian lives at home with her parents, and her four siblings. Her parents work as subsistence farmers, cultivating crops and keeping livestock. Her older sister had the opportunity to go to secondary school and now is attending A-level. Naserian hopes to follow in her sister’s footsteps and succeed in her studies so that she can contribute to her family and send her younger siblings to secondary school.

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Naserian's Funding history

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2017 Form 6
2016 Form 5

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Naserian
Sun, January 28, 2018 at 11:44 am GMT
Dear TSF Sponsors,

This is Samantha, Orkeeswa School's Scholarship Coordinator, writing on behalf of Naserian. Naserian is now in the final year of her Secondary School education, and has been studying very hard for her upcoming National Exams that will determine whether or not she can continue her studies in college.

Naserian's commitment to her studies is truly remarkable, and your support is what has made her education possible. Naserian made a holiday card for you in her Art Class last month, and I wanted to share it with you here!

Thank you for your continued support of Naserian and Orkeeswa School!

With gratitude,

Samantha
Naserian
Mon, November 27, 2017 at 11:45 am GMT
Hello, TSF Sponsors!

This is Samantha, the Scholarship Coordinator at Orkeeswa School, updating you on Naserian's behalf. Naserian is now a high school senior, and has been studying very hard for her upcoming national examinations so that she can complete her higher studies in May. We are very proud of everything she has accomplished so far, and can't wait to see how she will continue to impact her community as an Orkeeswa graduate!

Recently, in her Career and College Counseling class, Naserian has been learning how to write resumes and cover letters so that she can be successful in her post-grad life. She also wrote a personal statement that articulates her future goals and the challenges that she has overcome to reach them, and I thought you would like to read it.

"One day, when I was in Form Two, my aunt was forced to get married when she was 15 years old. I was shocked and angry when this happened, and it was this moment that made me want to become a lawyer so that I can help young girls, like my aunt, who can’t accomplish their dreams of becoming someone in the future because they are forced into child marriage.

My aunt was doing very well in school; she finished her Standard Six in primary school and was going to start Standard Seven (5th grade). But in December, her father brought a man to marry her. He was old, and he had two wives, so my aunt was to be the third wife. Her father told her that she must marry the man with no argument. Because Maasai women are not allowed to make their own decisions for themselves, she agreed. The old man paid the bride price, and my aunt was taken away by him.

Watching this happen to my aunt, with her dreams now ruined, I felt that her problem was also my own. I was sad and angry because she was young and she wanted to become someone in the future, not a mother at a young age while other girls get to stay in school and continue studying. I thought of my aunt’s young sister, who was also in school. I thought that maybe she would also be forced into marriage, and that maybe I would, too. I tried to talk to my aunt, but she was afraid to go and find help from other people. We were young, so we did not know where to go and find help. This really hurt me a lot.

I will always remember that day, and that is why I want to become a lawyer who mostly helps Maasai girls who are affected by this bad cultural traditional custom. That is why I work so hard in school, and that is why I will fulfill my dreams of becoming a lawyer in my community."

Thank you for your continued support of Veronica and her education. Your support and encouragement makes her success possible!

With gratitude,

Samantha
Naserian
Wed, May 24, 2017 at 7:42 am GMT
Hello TSF Sponsors!

This is Emma, the Scholarship Coordinator at Orkeeswa School, updating you on Naserian's behalf. Naserian has been doing very well this year in Form 5 (11th grade), and will be graduating to Form 6 at the end of this term.

Form Five is an important year for students at Orkeeswa, as they begin to take on more responsibilities and leadership positions across campus. I wanted to share with you what Naserian had to say when asked about her own leadership abilities and opportunities this year.

"I feel like being a leader of myself is important because I can first determine who I am, and then after that, I can make good decisions. I can set goals for my future and for my community, and then I can act in ways that will help me achieve those goals, and will show others how to do the same. If you see issues in your community and if you are a leader, you can try to solve the problems and give solutions to the community leaders to help. I always try to make sure that I speak up when I see problems in my community and come up with my own ideas.

I think I learned leadership skills from my parents, other students, and leadership programs at school. My parents taught me leadership because I learned so much by watching how they do things and how they have advised people throughout my life. I also feel like I learned leadership from reading about other leaders in the world, like Nelson Mandela. I read about Nelson Mandela in the girls leadership program at school, and also about Mahatma Gandhi, and these people inspired me a lot about fighting for freedom and leading whole communities."

We have really enjoyed watching Naserian grow into the leader she is today and look forward to seeing her continue her strong leadership into Form 6.

Thank you for supporting Naserian and her education!

With gratitude,

Emma

www.ieftz.org
Edina
Sat, May 20, 2017 at 1:09 pm GMT
Hello Nasrean .
How are you how? about your studies? my name is edna i'm a student at lugalo secondary school Iringa region. I am six to be i need to be your friend and to share with you in academic issues.
I wish you all best in your examination and nice holiday.
Its me Edna
Masasi
Sat, May 20, 2017 at 10:32 am GMT
Hello naresian
I hope you fine and me also am fine too. My name is masasi have three young and my father name called
daud my mother is stamil, I am study miyomboni secondary school Iringa Tanzania and studies form two,
Is one of member of school fund and is very student who was perform good in class and at home and is study hard due to make
good condition of your life. pleas I want to ask a question about
1.what school studies
2.how are about prepare for joint examination
3. how are about study and class
thank and please and answer me that God bless you .
Masasi.
Samwel
Fri, March 24, 2017 at 1:07 pm GMT
Hello Naserian
Hopping that you are fine and all your families and relatives are also fine too.
My name is Samwel,I am from Iringa Tanzania in Klerruu secondary school.
I would like to share to you what I have learn in my week.
It is about EARTHQUAKES
Earthquakes refer to the sudden shaking or vibrations of the earth’s crust due to sudden and rapid displacement of tectonic plates along the line of weakness (faults). It occurs mainly in volcanic eruption zones. The point from which the earthquake originates is known as focus and the intensity of earthquakes can be measured by using an instrument called seismograph. The point on the surface vertically above the focus is called epicentre.
There are several causes of earthquakes. These are:-
• Faulting of the lithosphere caused by tectonic movement where one plate slides over another plate.
• Mass wasting like land slide and rock fall can cause occurrence of earthquake, but this is for local scale.
• Falling objects from the atmosphere such as meteorites may lead to the shaking earth’s crust.
• Man’s influence through his activities such as mining using explosives like dynamites and transport vessels like trains and heavy trucks.
Also there are some effects which are:-
• They can cause loss of life and property.
• They can displace parts of the earth’s crust vertically or laterally.
• They can raise or lower parts of the sea floor.
• They can raise or lower coastal rocks.
• They can cause landslide and open up deep cracks in the surface rocks.
There are several Measurement of earthquake. These are like as follows:-
The intensity and magnitude measure the strength of the earthquake. These are obtained by detecting the Seismic waves using instruments called seismograph or seismometer.
Intensity is a measure of how hard the earthquake shakes the ground. It is determined through the effects produced by the earthquake. Intensity varies from one place to another. While the intensity of a specific earthquake varies, its magnitude does not vary. So it is important not to confuse magnitude with intensity.
The scale which measures the intensity is called Mercalli scale. It ranges from undetectable, moderate, strong to major catastrophe.
Magnitude refers to the total amount of amount of energy released and it is given on the Ritcher scale. This scale ranges from 0 to 8.9.
There are several precautionary measures to avoid high damage from earthquakes. These are
• Refraining from building high-rising structures on the land vulnerable to earthquake as well as strengthening buildings by using reinforced concrete, steel frames, deep foundations and light roofs.
• Geologists should detect epicentres and tell the people to evacuate the places likely to be affected by earthquakes.
• To avoid constructing very large water bodies like Kariba dam which can cause the earthquakes due to the weight of water and other materials.
• Discouraging the use of explosives like dynamites in breaking the rocks during mining and construction operations.
Can you share to me something that was interest to you during your week??????
Also I would like to know from you about What are your favorable subject and what funny do you like mostly???????????
....................Wish you nice weekend...............
Antony
Sat, March 18, 2017 at 10:06 am GMT
Dear Naserian.
I hope you are fine and me I am fine too.
The studies of form five and form six is very hard or easy!
Pleas tell me about that.
Have a nice day.
Antony.B
Naserian
Mon, October 10, 2016 at 6:53 pm GMT
Hi again, TSF Sponsors!

Naserian is doing great in Form Five, and wrote a letter for you all. It is attached here as a pdf. Enjoy!

With thanks,
Lisa (on Naserian's behalf)
www.ieftz.org
Nuru
Sat, October 8, 2016 at 1:30 pm GMT
Hallo Naserian
am nuru I have also studied at monduli in Enyoratta Engai .surely wish to be your friend please accept we shall be exchanging ideas
Naserian
Thu, August 18, 2016 at 9:13 pm GMT
Hi again, TSF Sponsors! This is Lisa, updating you on Naserian's behalf. Naserian just celebrated her 10th grade graduation, and started her 11th grade studies last month. She is really excited about the final two years of secondary education, and I am sure you join all of us at Orkeeswa School in congratulating her on this accomplishment. Naserian also enjoyed participating in a poetry writing workshop this summer with a group of visitors at Orkeeswa School. Here's an excerpt from her writing response to a Walt Whitman poem.

"The poet Walt has an idea that a powerful play explains life in the world. He said that anyone can contribute to the powerful play in life. I would like to contribute by being a lawyer who fights for women and children because they are the most abused by people in the world, which makes it difficult for them to live in the world. Many of them do not get the opportunity to study, and they are forced to get married. This idea came to me when I was in primary school, when one of my classmates was forced to get married when she was fifteen years old. That was when I thought to myself that I should stop this, and when I become older, I should study law to prevent this."

Thank you for supporting Naserian's education!

With thanks,
Lisa

www.ieftz.org
Jeffrey
Thu, June 23, 2016 at 12:52 am GMT
Keep up the great work Naserian!

From Jeff & Jenny :)
Naserian
Wed, June 22, 2016 at 8:50 am GMT
Hello Mari and other TSF sponsors!

This is Lisa Heinert, Director of Scholarships at Naserian's School. I am writing on Naserian's behalf, as our internet access has been incredibly limited at school, making it hard for Naserian to post to her journal. Naserian is doing great and is eager to start Form Five (11th grade) next month. She just finished her community service project, which involved teaching and coaching at a local primary school for two months.

As she reflected on this experience and her future goals, Naserian was reminded of why she wants to be a lawyer. She said, "In the future, I would like to be a lawyer. A lot of women and young ladies in my community are suffering because they are getting forced into marriages. I need to help them. Because they don't have education, they don't know that they have rights. I want to be a lawyer so I can defend those girls and help people to know their rights."

I've also included a photo of Naserian teaching during her community service. Thank you so much for your support!

Lisa Heinert, on Naserian's behalf
Mari
Wed, November 18, 2015 at 3:21 pm GMT
Hi Naserian! Just checking in to see how school is going. I hope you are having a good week :) My husband and I were in Arusha earlier this year; we must have driven by your neighborhood. Thinking of you!
Mari
Thu, November 5, 2015 at 9:46 pm GMT
Hi Naserian! I hope your schools year is going well :)

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