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About

Quiet and curious, Paulina enjoys exploring her interests in geography and english class with a steadfast determination. As the oldest in her family, Paulina serves as a stellar example to her younger siblings. She can often be found studying with her friends, and she hopes to become a member of parliament and help build more durable homes in her community after graduation.

Where your donation goes

Total $1200
  • Food
    $100
  • School Supplies
    $162
  • Tuition
    $938

Paulina's Funding history

Year Grade Receipt Status
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2021 Form 5
2020 Form 4

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IEFT / Orkeeswa School
Fri, March 11, 2022 at 1:29 am GMT
Dear TSF Sponsors,

I hope you are well.

As you probably know, Paulina is in her final 12th Grade term at Orkeeswa School, an important milestone in her secondary education as she looks ahead to her 12th Grade graduation in June.

Paulina recently shared some of her experiences at Orkeeswa School, and I thought you might like to hear her thoughts.

"As a 6th grader, I was shy and quiet. I did not participate in any activities or sports because I did not have the confidence to interact with other people. But each grade, academics got difficult and I needed to ask for help from my friends, classmates, and teachers, so that pushed me to start speaking up and interact with others."

"I have been able to learn a lot of things and participate in different activities at Orkeeswa. I have been a member of music, cooking, entrepreneurship, filmmaking clubs. I liked learning how to play guitar and use a camera."

"I will always cherish the support I got at Orkeeswa. I am getting the best education that I cannot imagine getting from another school. I don't think I would have made it this far if I had gone to a different school. Maybe, I would have ended in 10th grade. At Orkeeswa, we are taught practically, which helps us understand and remember the material better."

"Orkeeswa has shaped me to see challenges as opportunities for me to better myself. I face a lot as a girl, but I have learned to speak up and defend myself."


Thank you for your incredible support of Paulina throughout her education. You have been a big part of her accomplishments as a scholar and leader, and we look forward to keeping you updated on her upcoming 12th-grade graduation in June, her involvement in our Post-12th Grade Program, and her plans for after secondary school.

Sincerely,
Orkeeswa School
IEFT / Orkeeswa School
Fri, October 8, 2021 at 4:16 pm GMT
Dear TSF Sponsors,

Thank you very much for your contribution towards Paulina's education at Orkeeswa School via The School Fund's Scholarship Match Day! Together, we are contributing to support high-quality education for our amazing students in rural Tanzania, and we couldn’t have done it without you.

Thank you again for your generosity and support of Orkeeswa School and our students!

With Gratitude,
Orkeeswa School
Paulina
Mon, March 8, 2021 at 6:59 am GMT
Dear TSF,

This is Tunu, the Communications and Development Manager at Orkeeswa School.

I hope that you are doing well in the midst of this crazy time in our world. Orkeeswa students have returned from their winter break, and are already busy with classes, activities, and athletics. With the new school year underway, I wanted to give you an update on Paulina, who is doing well this year in the 11th grade.

As part of our Advanced-Level program (11th and 12th grades) at Orkeeswa School, each student has the opportunity to serve and lead the younger Orkeeswa students through tutoring, sports, and activities. Through Orkeeswa School Mentorship program, our 11th grade class also has the opportunity to lead weekly lessons and activities with our newest class of 6th graders. It has been great to see our students develop and realize their leadership potential at school and in their community through these meaningful interactions!

We sat down with Paulina to reflect on her leadership at school and in her community, I thought you would like to hear what she has to say!

"Leadership means being a good example to other people and directing them on how to do things the right way. I practice my leadership skills at school especially during activity time. I tend to lead in a way that will not be perceived as if I am trying to control others. In my community, I practice my leadership skills by making sure I share with other people things that will help them become the best of themselves even though they did not go to school. For example, in my Maasai community girls don’t go to school like boys do, so I make efforts to talk to members of families whose girls do not go to school. I try to lead by using myself as an example."

"I do mentoring to the younger students at school and my younger sisters and brothers at home. I do that by talking to them about issues they face in life, challenges they go through and making sure that they have my support whenever they need it.”

Thank you for your continued support of Paulina's education. Your scholarship provides the experiences, resources and encouragement needed for Paulina to reach her full potential as a scholar and a leader, demonstrated in her engagement and influence in the community and on campus as an A-Level student.

With Gratitude,
Tunu and Orkeeswa School
Paulina
Fri, September 25, 2020 at 12:01 pm GMT
Dear TSF sponsors,

This is Tunu, the Communications and Development Manager at Orkeeswa School.

I hope this email finds you well and healthy, especially during this difficult time in our world. As you may be aware, Orkeeswa School reopened in June after we made several changes on campus to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community. 

Paulina is doing well and is excited to be back in school catching up with her studies. She is currently focused on covering her 11th Grade topics, and in Life Skills she is learning about Decision Making - choices and its consequences. She has written a letter to check in with you and your family, as well as share with you an update on what she is doing in class. You should receive the letter soon!

We look forward to keeping you updated on Paulina's progress this year, and thank you for your continued support in her education. We are so thankful for your partnership, which has been even more critical this year during the pandemic, ensuring we can stay on track with our mission to provide the highest-quality education to our students. 

Attached is a current photo of Paulina at school.

With Gratitude,
Tunu and Orkeeswa School
Paulina
Wed, May 20, 2020 at 2:22 pm GMT
Dear TSF sponsors,

This is Tunu, the Communications and Development Manager at Orkeeswa School.

I hope you are doing well and staying safe in the midst of the ongoing pandemic.

In case you didn't get our newsletter, Orkeeswa School has taken the following steps in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:
* Closed the school on Monday, March 16 in anticipation that cases would soon be confirmed in Tanzania
* Ahead of that, we educated students and staff about the virus, social distancing, and other preventative measures they could start taking immediately
* Created and distributed Swahili informational materials to share with families and community members.
If you have any questions about Orkeeswa during this time, please let us know.

While this is a unique time globally, we are working hard to make sure we keep things on track with Orkeeswa School, and that includes keeping our Scholarship Program updated and in full operation.

Paulina has participated in some unique opportunities that we would like to share with you.
As you know, she has completed her 10th grade studies and sat for her National Exams last fall. Results from the Ministry of Education are in, and congratulations are in order as the class has 100% pass mark. We are very proud of them!

While waiting for their exam results, Paulina and her classmates participated in an introductory workshop for Orkeeswa School's Entrepreneurship Program. Students were introduced to the world of entrepreneurship through hands-on and practical lessons that taught them how to think like entrepreneurs, write a business plan, and present their ideas to investors, partners, or community leaders. Paulina and her partners’ business was making a beauty soap called Mpera Beauty Soaps made from guava leaves.

After the winter break, Paulina was back on campus to spend the next five months doing Orkeeswa Community Service, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program. Paulina and her classmates will each complete at least 300 hours of community service in local primary schools, participate in an innovation workshop with our partner organization, Twende, to design prototypes that address community challenges, and build on their recent Entrepreneurship workshop by exploring entrepreneurship as a career pathway and further develop their business ideas.

As you can see, this period of time between the 10th and 11th grades is a unique opportunity for Paulina and her classmates to get hands-on, real-world experience in the community as leaders and entrepreneurs, and we are excited to share with you more about her experience later this year!

After the programs, Paulina and her classmates will continue with their final two years of secondary education at Orkeeswa School. A few may continue at other secondary schools, and some will enroll in post-secondary certificate programs for things like Elementary Education, Agriculture, Nursing, etc. We look forward to keeping you updated on Paulina’s progress and her plans moving forward.

Attached is a photo of Paulina and her business partners working on their business.

Thank you for being an integral part of her personal growth as a scholar and leader!

With Gratitude,
Tunu and Orkeeswa School

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