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Promoting the Health and Wellbeing of the Arise Students

26th May 2017


Since Arise School first opened its doors, Frank and Salome have been concerned to make sure that, as far as possible, the children’s health and general wellbeing enables them to make the most of their opportunity of education. It was good to hear from them very recently that the school received a visit from Government […]

Benchmarking Arise School

19th May 2017


Whilst at Arise School recently, Ron was able to visit a couple of Government schools in the company of the local District Education Officer. They went by land cruiser up the hillside of West Kilimanjaro. Although one of the routes used to climb Africa’s highest peak, this is an area often overlooked in the rush […]

Benchmarking Arise School

19th May 2017


Whilst at Arise School recently, Ron was able to visit a couple of Government schools in the company of the local District Education Officer. They went by land cruiser up the hillside of West Kilimanjaro. Although one of the routes used to climb Africa’s highest peak, this is an area often overlooked in the rush […]

The Arise Community in Action!

12th May 2017


A few days ago, we were delighted to receive these photos and the piece below informing us that, once again, building work has started at Arise School.   “In spite of the rainy weather conditions and mud here as it is the rainy season, on Saturday, 6th of May 2017, about sixty parents turned up […]

The Arise Community in Action!

12th May 2017


A few days ago, we were delighted to receive these photos and the piece below informing us that, once again, building work has started at Arise School.   “In spite of the rainy weather conditions and mud here as it is the rainy season, on Saturday, 6th of May 2017, about sixty parents turned up […]

Thanks to Cindy!

5th May 2017


Many of you have been following the progress of Imamu, a little boy who was born with a congenital disorder called urethral hypospadias. This is an abnormality of his genitalia and urinary tract. It meant that he could not go to the toilet in the same way as most little boys. Although not yet of […]

ACE Website Update

28th April 2017


  If you are reading this on the website, have you noticed the revisions? If you are reading it on our Facebook page, please go to the website to view the changes. ACECharity.uk. They are not major but some of the information has been updated and a whole new gallery of photos under the title […]

An End of Term Treat!

21st April 2017


When term finished for the Easter break, the pupils at Arise School enjoyed a rare treat – beef pilau and juice! This traditional rice pilau dish is frequently eaten in Tanzanian homes and contains a particular blend of tasty spices. It is eaten to celebrate special occasions, like Christmas or at a wedding, when meat […]

ACE Coffee Morning Raises Over £700 For The Charity!

13th April 2017


Thanks to the amazing efforts of one of our friends, Maureen, over £700 was raised for ACE last week at a Coffee Morning. The event was held locally at Reeve Court Village. Maureen, very ably supported by family and friends, had worked tirelessly to plan and organise it. Delicious cakes and scones were baked and […]

“A Place Where Work Feels Like a Life Changing Experience” 

7th April 2017


This week’s blog is written by a young Tanzanian we have known for a number of years. Douglas, now aged 24 years old, has been volunteering at Arise School since early February this year. In particular, with an old friend of his, Rumisha, Douglas has been using his knowledge and skills to develop the competence […]