“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 […]
Happy Birthday, Gwandumi!
31st March 2017
In Tanzania, a birthday party is still a rare treat. Many of the pupils at Arise School are from families who would never be able to afford to celebrate their child’s birthday. Some, like Gwandumi, are more fortunate but what is so special is that he shared his birthday treats with his school friends at […]
Arise School Gives Another Child Hope for the Future!
24th March 2017
It has been part of the philosophy of Arise School since it opened to provide schooling for any child in the community of Wiri whatever their circumstances. The poverty in which many of the children live is stark and, without the support of our ACE Sponsorship Scheme, they would be unable to have the chance […]
Back at Arise (2)
17th March 2017
Since Arise School opened its doors for the first time just over four years ago, a tremendous amount of effort has gone into ensuring that, firstly, the school buildings are well constructed and maintained and that, secondly, the grounds are well cared for and provide a pleasant environment for the children. The school support staff […]
Back at Arise (2)
17th March 2017
Since Arise School opened its doors for the first time just over four years ago, a tremendous amount of effort has gone into ensuring that, firstly, the school buildings are well constructed and maintained and that, secondly, the grounds are well cared for and provide a pleasant environment for the children. The school support staff […]
Back at Arise!
15th March 2017
Ron was back at Arise School this week to see progress after the mammoth efforts last year which culminated in three new classrooms being completed and furnished ready for use in January, the beginning of the new school year. This means that now, for the first time, every class – there are currently seven classes […]
Back at Arise!
15th March 2017
Ron was back at Arise School this week to see progress after the mammoth efforts last year which culminated in three new classrooms being completed and furnished ready for use in January, the beginning of the new school year. This means that now, for the first time, every class – there are currently seven classes […]
Arise Cares 24/7!
3rd March 2017
Where their family is able to afford schooling, it is quite common in Tanzania for children, even from quite a young age, to board at school. At an early stage, parents living outside of the local community started to request places for their children at Arise School. Although as a school for the local community, […]
Arise Cares 24/7!
3rd March 2017
Where their family is able to afford schooling, it is quite common in Tanzania for children, even from quite a young age, to board at school. At an early stage, parents living outside of the local community started to request places for their children at Arise School. Although as a school for the local community, […]
(Fun)draising through Fashion for Arise School!
24th February 2017
Our next big fundraising event in aid of ACE will be a Ladies’ Fashion Show. We very much hope that it will raise enough money to start building the next classroom at Arise School. This will be the 8th. of the 10 classrooms needed to complete Arise as a full primary school. The fashion show […]
