Make A Difference Now

Working at Make A Difference Now has been an incredibly meaningful experience. Every day, I get to see the impact we have on students’ lives—helping them grow in confidence, education, and opportunity. It’s inspiring to be part of a team that truly believes in giving back and creating real change. I’m proud to be part of this organization!

Volunteering with Make A Difference Now has been a life-changing journey for me. As a Volunteer Assistant Trainer, I had the chance to work closely with young people, helping them gain skills that can change their future.

During the training, we also practiced interview skills together to help them feel confident when applying for jobs. It was a great joy to see some of them succeed and find employment after our sessions.

I learned a lot myself especially how to lead a group, communicate clearly, and plan programs that make a real difference in the community.

Make A Difference Now is more than just an organization; it is a place where people grow, learn, and help each other. I feel proud to be part of this mission and I will always value the experience and the positive impact we made.

Make A Difference Now is working daily to make sure disadvantaged youth and women in disadvantaged countries and hardworking youth in the USA get access to quality education and job prep training so they can become self-sufficient and contribute back to their communities.

We've personally met many of the students and the organization goes above and beyond to help them. Many started being helped when they were kids living at an orphanage.

The students in the USA are youth working there way through college. Some have three jobs while going to school full-time!

The Make a Difference Now organization truly demonstrates how donors and participants in their volunteer events can make a direct difference to those in need. I am grateful to have had the pleasure of going on one of GoMADNow's volunteer abroad trips to Tanzania last summer with a group of colleagues from my company. This was by far the most rewarding, most directly impactful volunteering I have ever experienced. Our group became fully engaged in actively participating on their youth business empowerment program, spending a week co-presenting workshops in growth mindset, communications, interview skills, GenAI tools, and more! We were so engaged we immersed ourselves in the success of the program by providing feedback after every day's classes, adjusting and adding to its enrichment. The program directors were professional, courteous, very organized and took care of us very well. This is a very well-run program. We build many deep relationships and feel proud to see the students improve their skills in the week we were there. We also had fun with the students, participating in music, culture, dance, yoga and ice breaker games. Simply amazing!

It has helped young people to identify their careers and about entrepreneurship and business. It teaches to see the opportunities around the young person and not wait to be hired

In Make a difference now I have learned more things, and it has thought me about business planing, about preparing CV and Cover letter , about Interview etc.
So I have enjoyed much on it

I get many knowledge and skills which can be benefit in my education

this help me how to get an opportunity so as to employ my self through enterpreneurship also help me how to use canva and how to create a CV and cover letter so as to apply for a certain job .But also through markerting help me how to open the business and how to care my customers in order to increase sales and profit of the business.

This program helps me in carrier development which is a problem to most of Tanzania university students and it also help us to overcome the problem of mental health which disturb many youth

It helped me to create a good cover letter and CVs which most of companies liked it

this ogranization is good to me because it help me to know about how to find job in other way just like in the online portal that make me to get job

As a Business Empowerment(BE) Program Alumni, I am extremely pleased with the valuable training that Make A Difference provides. The job searching skills I learned through their excellent facilitation have truly opened up my mind and given me a fresh perspective.
I can confidently say that the BE program has helped me become more successful in my career pursuits. Overall, I am very grateful for the opportunity to join the Business Empowerment Program and would highly recommend the BE Program to anyone looking to improve their job searching skills. Thank you so much for your support!

As I approach the end of my second year in college, I am overwhelmed with gratitude as I reflect on the incredible support and life-changing impact that "Make A Difference Now" has had on my educational journey. From the outset, Make A Difference Now stood apart from other nonprofits, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to empowering students like me, regardless of our financial backgrounds. Also, their commitment to supporting underprivileged individuals in their pursuit of higher education is commendable. I am very grateful to MADN.

I had the chance to work with this organization in Tanzania and see first hand the impact they've had on underprivileged children and youth. They are literally changing lives and the ripple effect of their impact is incredible.
They are empowering young men and women to lift themselves up and be successful and giving them the tools to help others as well.
I'm looking forward to continue my relationship with this organization and help in any way I can.

This nonprofit has helped me to get experience of Job skills and to improve knowledge for searching job sites through my professional journey.

This organization help me to expand my knowledge about job searching skills, interview skills and how to communicate in public places with a great confidence.

it making an impact, and finding the right avenues to grow career
it inspire to stick it out for the long run in communication skills
increase confidence and decision making

My Experience with Make A Difference Now - A Life-Changing Nonprofit

Dear sir or madam

I am writing to share my heartfelt experience with Make A Difference Now, a nonprofit organization that has truly made a significant impact on the lives of many individuals, including myself. I believe that by sharing my experience, I can help others learn about the incredible work and dedication of this organization.

Make A Difference Now is driven by a powerful mission to empower and uplift underprivileged communities through various programs and initiatives. Their commitment to making a lasting difference is commendable, and I had the privilege of witnessing their work firsthand.

As a volunteer with Make A Difference Now, I had the opportunity to engage with their education-focused programs. The organization's dedication to providing quality education to children who otherwise would not have access to such opportunities was truly inspiring. I witnessed the passion and enthusiasm of the staff and volunteers who tirelessly worked to create a nurturing and supportive learning environment for these children.

During my time with Make A Difference Now, I was touched by the personal connections I formed with both the children and the local community. It was incredible to see the transformation that took place within these young minds as they gained knowledge, confidence, and hope for a better future. The impact of the organization's interventions went beyond academics, fostering personal growth and empowering these children to break the cycle of poverty.

Make A Difference Now places great importance on transparency and accountability. I was impressed by their commitment to financial integrity and responsible resource management. They actively communicated their financial reports, impact data, and success stories, which reinforced my trust in the organization.

While Make A Difference Now has achieved remarkable results, they are not without their challenges. In my observation, I believe expanding their reach to more communities in need and securing sustainable funding sources could further enhance their impact.

In conclusion, my experience with Make A Difference Now has been truly transformative. The dedication, compassion, and commitment displayed by the organization and its volunteers have left an indelible mark on my heart. I wholeheartedly recommend supporting Make A Difference Now and joining their mission to make a positive difference in the lives of underprivileged communities.

Thank you for considering my review, and I hope that it helps others learn about the incredible work of Make A Difference Now. Together, we can create a brighter future for those in need.

Sincerely,

Hussein mmbaga

>They help me with a knowledge on job application and interview skills,
>They offer me an opportunity to meet with different people with different skills and ideas

they help me to know about many thing which i was not know befor and they help me to get different job knowelded

I have been a program beneficiary through a project that helped to gain skiils relating to job marketing that they partned witht the Afordable C omputerT echnology forTtanzania compoany(ACTT)

As a staff member I am proud to be in the front line to directly and positively impact under privileged children under the wing of Make a Difference Now. It's a greatest gift to our community when we contribute in making a difference by touching lives and spreading light to the neediest and enlighten our souls in the process.I see the difference MADnow makes around the world and it brings me so much joy to be part of the team to empower young women and support the dreams of disadvantaged youths through quality education.

I am deeply impressed with what Theresa and team created. MAD truly touches the lives of so many kids, young adults, and their families and communities. I got to visit MAD in Moshi, Tanzania for a short week and joined the Business Empowerment program, which focuses on career support for young adults, especially young women. As a small group of 6 volunteers, we got to prepare, hold presentations and organize group discussions on "how to write a CV & application", "growth mindset" and "13 common interview mistakes". My personal highlight was to engage with the students, learn about their personal life stories within the small group sessions and during 1on1 sessions while I went over their CVs with them. My mind however was blown when the students saw the power of generative AI and what it could do for their lives and of course job applications.

MADNow is a great nonprofit. It helps disadvantaged children in Tanzania with education to help them gain the knowledge and skills to lead productive lives. I recently volunteered with them in a Business Empowerment workshop for young adults. It was a humbling and inspiring experience.

Fantastic organization with a dedicated staff. I had the opportunity to work with them on the Business Empowerment program for Tanzanian youth. This program is making a significant contribution to the local community regarding job & life skills.

I was innitially a street child with no dreams and goal, but Make a difference organisation helped me and supported me with every thing including education from primary school until now I am in university.

Being a trainer around my area in Moshi Tanzania, I know Make a Difference and the great work it is doing for the youth around here in terms of helping with educational support. They are ding a great job and ARE REALLY OF BIG HELP TO US.

in my opinions this company helps a lot of students in our country like entrepreneurship and computer programs, this program funded by Make a difference now helps young women to know how to start their on businesses and how to manage the entrepreneurial undertakings. This has really helped my community to focus on development activities, especially, young women.

Make a Difference is organization which helps and supports young women to achieve their goals,
also it helps them to know how and when they can start their own businesses and make money due to what they learn and aspire to do in life

This organization enabled disadvantaged children to move from orphanage to colleges and universities. Some have now become nurses, doctors, accountants, and lawyers. They are contributing citizens in Tanzania. The organization is making a huge difference in the lives of disadvantaged children and youth.

Its a good program that empowers the youth on self dependence , entrepreneurship and personal growth.

Being a young women, I am a direct beneficiary of this organization and the skills I got through training under their support are a vital tool for my personal development and inspiration. I look forward to starting my own business applying the skills obtained through a sponsored program by the nonprofit.

A great nonprofit organization helping vulnerable young women in my area, Kilimanjaro Tanzania. The impact and spirit imparted to the community on issues pertaining economic and social development are fabulous!

As a partner organization in the ground, Make a difference now is making huge impact to young women and enabling their dreams become a reality.

Volunteering for Make A Difference (MAD) in Tanzania this summer was truly a life changing experience. I’ve known for years what a great organization it is and have participated in two charity hikes. But it was something much different to be able to witness and experience first-hand the impact that Make A Difference has made – and continues to make – in the lives of so many vulnerable and impoverished youth. From the moment we arrived we were warmly welcomed and so well taken care of by everyone at MAD – Theresa, Flora (our amazing cook), Paul (our driver) and Yusuph (MAD’s program coordinator). The students we spent time with and worked with were equally as welcoming and so inspirational. Despite their difficult lives, they were joyful, open-hearted, hard-working and so happy to have us visit and help them. They openly shared with us their difficult lives, their dreams to become doctors, pharmacists, economists and entrepreneurs, and the difference MAD has made in their lives. Theresa and MAD also immersed us in the culture of Tanzania. They took us to visit one student’s village; we visited a museum about the culture and history of the Chagga tribe, one of the largest ethnic groups in Tanzania; we hiked to a beautiful waterfall near the base of Kilimanjaro; and a couple of the students gave us a lesson in Swahili. I look forward to returning to Tanzania some day to continue to support MAD and the important work they are doing to educate, train and equip youth to rise out of poverty, become independent and realize their dreams.

Since the year 2008, Make A Difference has greatly made a difference in my life.
I used to study in a government primary schol, swahili being the medium of communication but through MAD,I went to a private primary school where the medium of communication was English . I remember not knowing English at all. Mama Theresa paid for more tuition at the orphanage for us to learn English because it was difficult for such big transition.
After some years(2012) I joined secondary school and it was boarding school but during the holiday I went back to the orphanage . Later went to high school. MAD made sure I got everything that I wanted for example notebooks, stationary,undergarments,textbook, sanitary pads and tuition fees was always paid on time. I had never missed classes because of tuition fees not being paid on time but some students missed classes sometime.
In 2019 I was selected to join Medical University. I am now in the 3rd year graduating 2024 and later internship in the year2025.If it could not have been for MAD my dream of being a Doctor could never be fulfilled.My tuition fees, accommodation and meals fees are all paid by MAD. I can say I am very lucky in my life.
During the pandemic year, MAD installed taps in every village where each student is supported,for us to get running water. Also soups and sanitiser were provided to us as well as food was provided for all that time we were in our villages. May God bless every volunteer and donors who has made a difference in my life. May God bless you all.

Make A Difference Now organization engages, enables, and empowers young men and women from disadvantaged backgrounds to become productive citizens. You can be part of this global generosity movement and help transform the lives of youths by making their dreams a reality. The organization provides youths with quality education, entrepreneurial business skills, and computer training.

Actually MAD had helped me by giving an education since 2006 to 2022.

Mad had helped me by supervising some school supplies and other some staff that are crucial to me.

Mad helped me by finding sponsors that would helped me reach my life intention.

Hopefully MAD still helps me till now, such that to see how I succeed in my life.

When you donate to Make A Difference Now you're donating to an organization that is focused on empowerment and self-sufficiency as well as minimizing costs as much as possible.

Hello!
My name is Peter i would honestly let my fleeing to elaborate about great wonders about this non profit organization with my experience as i begin, MAD has been a great organization in which it has been supporting children in African who are orphans, in which hand in hand in had supported the student in terms of education, food, health in other word MAD supports the student in all aspect. And the operator or the C.E.O of the organization madam Teresa had play a great role to ensure that the student are supported in all aspect. So i really appreciate what MAD is doing for more previous years untill now. May God work in side the operator of the organization and it's member and may God bless the students to reach there dreams.

Make A Difference brings joy and love of learning to the vulnerable youth it serves. It provides an engaging, supportive and creative environment for youth to acquire free quality education. It has proven data-driven results through the thoughtful and smart leadership of Theresa Grant, and most of all it has so much heart. This is an organization to support, admire, and love.

Hi!
My name is Benedict Richard. I am 20 years old and I am studying diploma in pharmaceutical science at KCMC college in Tanzania.
Thanks to make a difference organisation which made a lot of difference in my life since at first I had neither dream nor hope. I lived with my hopeless poor family which consisted of my single mother and my three brothers. Due to poverty non of us could go to school. We even had no proper clothes. We ate when we get food and sometimes we dont get at all.
Thanks to mama Theresa the director of make a difference organisation who found us and helped me and my brother(Christopher who is also at the college now).
Make a differnce organisation has not only be my massiah but it is also my role model and I wish I can help others just like how it has helped me. Much thanks to make a difference and everyone who supports make a differnce organisation.

Hi everyone!!!

How are you doing? How is your friends and your family's doing? Hope you are doing well to my side am good.

The main reason for writing this is to inform you that how MAD has transformed my life since I was young.
Let me start by thank you all MAD leadership in general for creating a good environment for me they have been kind to me. They provide me all basic needs such food, shelter and clothes may God bless you all.

I lost both of my parents my life was very difficult I was not able to get an education like other people I was also living with my grandparents. My eating was in trouble the same to sleep I had no place for sleeping sometimes I went to sleep to people I remember one day I slept outside there was a dog come to smell me and I was afraid but God is great the dog did not touch me.In terms of food I had on place so sometimes I pick fruits on the ground and eat it every place I went to ask for a place to sleep I was chased a way other people they were insult me I was not happy because every child has his or her both parent I kept praying to God while crying.

Day after day blessed people came to help me I remember it was noon I saw a green car I started to chase the car without knowing where the car going to at last they stopped me and asked me who I am and where do I stay I directed them And also I told them i live with my grandparents them they told let's go home we wanna see your grandparents. When they reach home they talked to grandparents at the end they took me then I went to get help.They following are the benefits which MAD has transformed in my life since I was young such as;

Education: In terms of education MAD they have provided education to me be making sure that I get
an education like other people they have also taught me from first grade until seventh grade it was not enough they taught me until collage God bless you so much.

Food, shelter and clothes; Also in terms of food MAD they have been provided enough food for me until now I also dress well like others not like the past no am smart boy so happy.

Lastly; The big thing MAD has been helping me with is they have been paying me a school fees even my family members could not afford. I thank you all and may God give you a heart of compassion also please do not leave me instil need your help.

Love Joseph;

I was an orphan before Make A Difference organisation started help me but now I am not an orphan again because the organisation has become my family. It has help since I was a child until I am now in college. I had just lives with my grandparents only which I had no enough basic needs but now Make A Difference organisation provide me with all basic needs. I am proud of Make A Difference organisation for their support in my life.

I feel lucky to work for a nonprofit that truly cares about the students they support and the wellbeing of their staff, board, and donors. I love that MADNow is always looking for ways to improve and grow. I am proud to be a part of the team and of our mission to empower young women and support the dreams of disadvantaged youths through quality education.

Caring, passionate, and very thoughtful about the use of funds donated!

Since 2017 Make A Difference has been a huge part of my life and such a blessing to me. I grew up in an extended family whose source of income was not sufficient. My parents are farmers and they have to take care of my other five siblings and relatives. Make A Difference Now ensured that I got the best education, healthcare and all the necessities. This encouraged me to focus more on my education so that I can achieve my dreams. I graduated from United World College East Africa in 2019 and enrolled in The University of Edinburgh in Scotland. I am about to start my second year in September and for that I am so grateful for MAD continuous support in my life.

Thank you,

Esther Mndeme.

I was lucky enough to visit the Make-A-Difference-Now home base in Tanzania in February and I was so impressed by the students and by Janeth who manages the operations there. They welcomed us so warmly with an amazing lunch. Then the students talked to us about their lives and their studies and we danced and had a lovely day. Seeing how MAD has helped these students to go from very unfortunate circumstances to being accepted and graduating from prestigious schools is incredibly inspirational. I know that with the great foundation the students received from MAD they will surely go on to be productive citizens in their communities and around the globe. I highly recommend this non-profit organization. Many kudos to Theresa and her team!

I have volunteered with MAD twice - once in Tanzania and once through hiking Patagonia. Both programs were seamless! Working with the kids in Tanzania was great and we also had a really great idea where our donated money went! I would strongly recommend MAD!

Previous volunteer back in 2012 and have been an annual donor ever since. Fantastic organization with equally fantastic leadership. Future goal is to join one of their annual fundraising treks. Life long supporter.

Make A Difference has really made a difference in my life. Through education, Make A Difference has successfully helped me to take a greater step towards my goals. It made a good foundation by taking me to an english medium school which is a rare opportunity for many of the kids here in Tanzania and in Africa. Currently I feel blessed as I am in the best college for Pharmacy here in the country. If I was left in the village with my grandparents it would have been difficult for me to reach my goals. As my grandparents could not afford to provide me with basic needs including paying my school fees. Thanks to Make A Difference, apart from graduating from the best primary and secondary school and being enrolled to the best medical university, I have an ambition to cut the chain of poverty and transform my community.

I am studying at the Kilimanjaro school of pharmacy college to become a pharmacist. This is done with the help of Make A Difference. Make A Difference has made a big difference in my life. First Make A Difference helped me with my education from primary school to college and is still helping me with my education. Before Make A Difference I had no dream and goals. I did not even go to school but Make A Difference gave me hope by taking me to school and now I have dreams and goals. At first I had no proper clothes but Make A Difference helped me by providing me with clothes. At first I could only speak one language which is Swahili but now I can also speak English. Therefore Make A Difference has helped me a lot in my life.

I would like to give thanks to Make A Difference for supporting me in my education and all basic care needs. Before I wasn't able to get an education or simple necessities because my grandparents had nothing to support me with. Thank you Make A Difference for changing my life and I hope one day that I will also make a difference in other peoples lives.

Make A Difference (MAD) organisation has made a big difference in my life in all parts such as Education, Health, Clothing, Shelter and Food. I remember my life started to change when I met Mama Theresa at the age of 7 years and now I am 20. I got into a good school (English medium), got to go to a good hospital if I was sick, received nutritional meals, had a good place to live etc. When I joined Make A Difference, my ambition became to do better in my studies and to help others by making a big difference to them as MAD has done to me.
I would kindly like to thank Make A Difference and may Almighty God be with them forever.
Love much,
Christina

Make A Difference (MAD) Organisation has greatly made a difference in my life. In the year of 2008, when I first met the founder of Make A Difference Organisation, my life was horrible in all sectors such as education, lack of healthcare, lack of clothing as well as no food. I remember studying in a government school where the teachers who would enter our classroom and teach, could not do it properly and were not serious in teaching us. Mama Theresa made sure that we all went to a Primary private school where teachers knows what they are doing and makes sure all the students understand what they are being taught. And also there was not a problem in getting to and from school, as the school bus took us back and forth from the orphanage to the school. In the orphanage we got nutritional meals and there was enough food for all, whereas before I got to MAD, getting food was a very tough thing in my life.
When I got sick, I used to go to a nearby hospital for treatment. The hospital was very near to the orphanage (Faraja Hospital). This was an important factor as I could get proper treatment faster and get back to school.
Mama Theresa made sure that we got new uniforms at least once a year. Even ordinary clothing that we wore after school hours was available.
Honestly speaking Make A Difference Organisation has changed my life. Without this organisation I couldn't be here. Thank you very much for your support.
Love,
Mary

I worked with Make A Difference as an intern for a couple of months and it was the most rewarding months of my life. The impact this organisation has on these students is astounding and truly getting to know the students and stories from disadvantaged backgrounds to successful college students is what this organisation is all about.

I have been following Make a Difference's activities for several years and the work that is being done is fantastic! I've followed many students through MADs updates, but I've had the good fortune to actually meet with one of the program's recipients on several occasions. He is so appreciative for the opportunities he has been given and what he will give back to his community will truly "make a difference."

No matter what you're able to donate to MAD (money, supplies, etc.) it will be gratefully accepted and used to benefit as many as possible.

I volunteered solo and bonded with these strong kids. I felt safe at all times. Teresa does an amazing job of organizing and taking care of her volunteers. The small organization allows for unfiltered time, helping where needed. I will return when I can. Please support this wonderful nonprofit!

Best non profit around!! Love brining a team of volunteers to teach chess with MAD every year.

I'm impressed with the vision of Make a Difference because of the depth of its scope. By focusing on the selected participants and committing to support them through all of their education, MAD is guaranteeing life-changing opportunities and potential. Often the outcomes of nonprofits are compromised by the desire to do as much as possible for as many as possible. I respect the approach taken by MAD and have witnessed some of its results.

I get to work with MAD ever since 2017, and it has been a great experience getting to know the organization's personally, and see how dedicated they are to providing children in Tanzania with quality education, and make sure that these children are going to make big changes in the place they live.

My name is Janeth and have 3.5 years of experience with this charity. Make A Difference is helping youth with education and also supporting school development projects such as building a tech center, play grounds and library serving over 500 community!

Of its most amazing achievements, is its sustainability to send 26 students to private schools for quality education whereby 100% have completed primary school and 58% in university in Tanzania and overseas. This is a huge difference since majority of students in Tanzania find it difficult to complete primary education and end up with early child marriages or end up in streets. Only 70% complete primary education.

Again before the students had joined the organization, their English level, computer and leadership skills were very low. Now, I can rate their English level, computer and leadership skills with "A"s and all these have been achieved by sending students to private and international schools which are much better as well as enrolling students with TOEFL classes.

Confidently speaking I can say that the organization has ended poverty 100% to its clients !

Make a difference Organization has helped me a lot in may education since standard 4 up to date Am in college the third year, not only education but also through school suppuliers and has make sure that i get enough amount that helps me when Am at college.. Thanks a lot MAD organization

through Make a difference it made me to meet my dreams, being confident woman that i can stand alone due to education that a have got comparing to other women who have not gone to school and also prevents me from early marriage. always I am happy with this non profit organization.
thank you so much

Make A Difference helped my family to organize a cultural tour and volunteer experience that was rewarding and educational for our teenage children. We witnessed first hand the incredible work they are doing to provide school fees and resources for children who were orphans so they can have a quality education. They had excellent communication, monitored donations for a book drive we organized and carefully spent money donated to fund two school libraries that will help students with daily assignments. They are a small non profit with lots of heart and dedication. I have been employed by larger non profits in the past, but their attention for detail and heart for the lives of the students they help will keep me returning to work with Make A Difference Now.

This organization is fantastic! When you go to their orphanage in Tanzania, you can see first hand how they have changed the lives of so many children for the better. It is truly amazing. All of their kids at the orphanage are thriving because of the love, care and nourishment they are receiving from Make A Difference. The charity also employs locals at the orphanage and their facility, so they are helping the local community as well, which is awesome!

If you are lucky enough to visit their orphanage in Tanzania, Make A Difference provides you with accommodations and food at a reasonable price, giving so many people the ability to help these children first hand. I visited the orphanage and climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro as well to raise money for the children, and it was one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of my life.

I cannot say enough good things about Make A Difference and the positivity they are bringing to children in need. If you are looking for a charity to donate to or help, please, please consider this one!!

My Make a Difference (MAD) experience was unforgettable. The program, led by Theresa, was not only educational for the students but also for the volunteers. As part of our participation, we were immersed in the culture through language classes, eating local foods and visiting the students homes and schools. The students are well taken care of and their well being is at the forefront of everyone's minds. The students are very well spoken, smart and truly aspire to be key contributors in their communities. We left knowing that we did make a difference in their lives. I highly recommend donating either your time or funds to MAD as the students clearly benefit directly from the support.

Thank you, Make a Difference! Although our son procured donations of funds and supplies for Make A Difference orphanage (MAD), we were the true beneficiaries of our involvement with MAD. From start to finish, MAD assisted and communicated in professional and personal ways. While visiting, MAD gave us experiences to last a lifetime. MAD's work does not take away from a country's culture, nor does it impose a new belief system. Instead, MAD builds a country from within, one orphaned citizen at a time, by offereing a comfortable home, the best available education, healthcare, tutoring, and exposure to people and resources. The children in MAD's care have survived unbelievable pasts to become smiling, articulate friends to visitors like us. We played soccer at their school; we helped with letter writing; we accompanied children on trips to the market and to a remote village. All the while, MAD children exuded curiosity, warmth, and genuine appreciation and engagement. Given the opportunity, we would return, donate, and advise orphanages to replicate MAD's model. Make a Difference, thank you for the experience of a lifetime and for your truly amazing daily work!

I had the opportunity to work with Make a Difference Now in Tanzania. It was the experience of a lifetime because I knew I was part of a phenomenal organization with a successful model providing an exceptional education to orphaned children who otherwise would be left behind. The MAD staff who are on the ground in Tanzania are committed to mentoring/guiding/assisting the students through their primary education into advanced/college education.

My name is Fortunatus Shukuru. I am a website consultant who has been been working with MAD for more than 3 years now. The first time I encountered the organization it was small and I couldn't imagine it would grow to becoming what it is today and having the great impact it is having on education here in Tanzania. As a Tanzanian, getting an international standard education here is very hard especially now when the world is becoming a small village. But MAD does everything to fill the gap and expose the children to getting an international standard education the world improves. Thank you MAD, you really make a difference!

Tremendously impactful organization! Very little of the funding goes to admin, most goes right to the areas where kids need help - school, books, healthy food, etc. Your support helps change kids' loves!!

I spent a week with MAD in Tanzania last fall, and it was an incredible journey that I won't soon forget. The amount of time spent working and playing with the kids, in their home and school environments, was unmatched. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a life-changing experience in the heart of Africa. MAD takes care of your accommodations end-to-end, from airport pick-up to whatever other adventure you choose next (safari/Kili climb/etc).

My family and I were volunteers with MAD in 2010. We have continued to stay involved with this organization because of the sustained impact it has on children, and because of the long term vision it provides. Not only does MAD support the education of disadvantaged children who have suffered the death of one or more parent, as a path out of poverty, but it also teaches them to give back to the community of which they are a part. The organization teaches children true leadership values, fosters a balanced diet in an area of the world where poor nutrition and malnutrition are quite prevalent, and helps provide for the medical needs of the children it supports. The children that MAD sponsors go on to rigorous secondary schools, and even apply to competitive colleges in Tanzania and the U.S. Because this organization has its roots set down locally, in Moshi, it is able to have a large impact on the community it serves in a truly sustainable manner.

Early last year I volunteered with Make A Difference (MAD), a small grassroots organization that is passionate about educating orphans and vulnerable children in Tanzania. I was so inspired by this organization that I took a sabbatical from my business and am volunteering for a year. Now eight months into this assignment I am more impressed than ever. Not only does MAD educate children, they do significant investments in the children's school. This not only supports all current students, but future students and the community.

The children are beautiful, smart, and grateful for the opportunity they've been given. I work closely with Theresa, the founder and Executive Director. She works hard, is creative in fundraising, spends money carefully, and has a vision for growth that will help MAD educate even more children.

I had the great opportunity to volunteer with MAD in May. It was such a great experience meeting the MAD kids, visiting one of their villages, and helping at the Royal School. I could see how grateful the MAD kids were for the opportunities they've received through this org. They are so smart and have such a great attitude despite their difficult pasts. MAD is truly making a difference in their lives!

Make A Difference's attention to each and every orphaned child's education and overall well-being is phenomenal. They truly focus making them productive members of society with education and experiences they otherwise would never have without this organization. They are really Making a Difference in the world! I have been volunteering for many years of my life and I can truly say I am blessed to have found this organization and to be a part of it.

3 years ago, I had the opportunity to volunteer with Make A Difference Now. The work that the Founder, Theresa Grant is doing to help improve the lives of these children with a focus on education is inspirational. The children through education, have been empowered to become whatever it is that they want to be, and have the capability to be lifted out of poverty. Make A Difference is making a positive local impact on the community of Moshi, and Tanzania as a whole. Responsible, Transformative, Inspiring, and Sustainable. Make A Difference Now will always hold a special place in my heart. So much so, I have visited there on 2 occasions . And continue to support their efforts from afar.

Our involvement with Make a Difference happened purely by chance. Please be patient as I tell our story … My husband and I traveled to Tanzania in August of 2013 to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and go on safari in order to cross a couple of items off our bucket list. We trained for months for our climb and digested every possible scrap of information we could find to help facilitate successfully reaching the summit. While I am pleased to report that we were successful in reaching Uhuru Peak and our safari was truly an amazing experience, what we didn't anticipate or prepare for was the life changing experience we encountered a few miles outside of Moshi at the Kilimanjaro Kids Care Orphanage.

We stumbled upon the orphanage via the Pack for a Purpose website. While I was checking out the Bristol Cottages website, the hotel where we stayed before and after our climb up Kili, I clicked on the Pack for a Purpose link and began to investigate what that organization was all about. I learned that PfaP was affiliated with Bristol Cottages, and that the hotel supported the Kilimanjaro Kids Care Orphanage. We found the current list of needs at the orphanage and then decided that this would be a great mission project for our church to become involved in. I prepared a flyer, and for a couple of Sundays before we left for Africa I did an announcement in front of the congregation. Donations began to pour in. We not only filled up one huge suitcase, but two! We were so excited! We had 102 pounds of donations making the trip to Africa with us!!

Since we arrived at the Kilimanjaro Airport on a Saturday evening and didn't actually start our trek up Kili until Monday morning, I inquired with Gloria Moshi, the owner of Kindoroko Tours (who we booked our trip through), if she could arrange for someone from Bristol Cottages to take us to the orphanage on Sunday so we could deliver our supplies in person. Gloria graciously volunteered to take us herself – she picked us up on Sunday afternoon and personally drove us out to the orphanage, stayed there with us for the afternoon, and returned us to Bristol Cottages! When our car pulled up at the orphanage, we were immediately greeted by the smiling faces of children spilling out the front door. We were hugged over and over and over again. And not just any hugs. These were the kind of hugs where the kids just kind of melted into your embrace. Yes, we were already fighting back tears and we hadn't even got through the front door!

All the kids gathered in one of the rooms where the seats were arranged in a circle around the edge of the room. Each beautiful child stood up and introduced themselves in English -- stating their name, how old they were and what they wanted to do when they grew up. Mark and I then introduced ourselves, and we were able to show the kids where we were from (Indianapolis, Indiana) on a map of the world that was painted on one of the walls.

We then began passing out the supplies we brought with us to the kids. We had soccer balls, tennis balls, backpacks, lots of shoes in all different sizes for both boys and girls, medicines, vitamins, personal care items, bath towels, solar calculators, pencils, pens, rulers, etc. Each child was so happy to receive something new, and lots of smiles and hugs were exchanged!

After everything was passed out, the kids wanted to know if we would play football - soccer to us in the U.S. We had to break in those new soccer balls, you know! We spent the next couple of hours playing with the kids in the yard in back of the orphanage. We kicked the soccer ball around for a little bit, but quickly figured out that we were out of our league! Those kids can definitely play soccer! Being from Indiana where basketball reigns supreme, Mark spotted the basketball goal and felt more adept with that sport. While Mark was shooting baskets with a few boys, a young boy named Peter wanted me to throw a soccer ball back and forth with him. Peter kept wanting to throw the ball faster and faster, and then we got two balls going back and forth at the same time. I think he likes to play goalie.

Towards the end of our visit, we all gathered together in a circle in the backyard and the kids sang some songs for us. One song involved lots of repetitive clapping and dance moves. We tried our best, but I think the kids were pretty amused at the Americans with no rhythm! LOL! After the songs, one amazing young man stepped forward and spoke on behalf of all the kids. He spoke in English -- very articulate for his age -- and thanked us for the supplies we brought and for spending time with them. Once again, we found ourselves fighting back tears as said goodbye and drove away.

A little over two weeks later we were back home in Indiana and couldn’t stop thinking of those beautiful children. So, I got on my computer and began to investigate the orphanage further. That is when I discovered the phenomenal work that Make a Difference Now is doing. I found the MAD website and read about Theresa Grant and the organization’s history. I shared it all with my husband, and what we read and learned further solidified our desire to help.

Through the amazing work of MAD, the children at the Kilimanjaro Kids Care Orphanage all have amazing spirit and hope. Their smiles are contagious. They are all good students and are working hard to make a difference not only in their own lives, but in the lives of other Tanzanians.

The local community surrounding the orphanage is benefiting from the ongoing support and assistance provided by MAD as well. In addition to supporting and educating the children at the orphanage, a library/technology center, cultural center, science lab, outdoor educational trips for the children, libraries at the schools that the children attend, and a sports program are just a few of MAD’s projects. All this is possible because of MAD and its philosophy of changing lives through education. The world needs more organizations like MAD. People have an inherent desire to help, and MAD offers many opportunities to do just that.

Many blessings to all who work to Make a Difference!

Pam Thacker

I've been involved with MAD since 2012. What initially started out as a mere orphanage has now become a transformational organization in the Moshi area.

In 2012 I was won over the many opportunities MAD's progam provided to interact with the children it supported. in 2014, I was impressed with the impact it has achieved in the Moshi area overall via the Public Library program and the technology center. MAD is truly inspirational!

Thank you for everything that you do!

Writing this as a past volunteer and current donor. Couldn't be happier with the work MAD is doing. Having worked with a few other orphan and/or education support programs, I can say this is light years ahead. I was happy to donate funds because with MAD, I know exactly where the funds are going. 5-star, for sure.

I've had the great opportunity and honor to work with Make a Difference NOW since 2013, and the experience has truly been life-changing!

Initially, I traveled to Tanzania in 2013 to meet the 22 children that MAD supports through education, shelter, and a family environment. That experience was so impactful, as I was able to see how transformational the work MAD does is to the lives of these deserving kids. The kids are intelligent, educated, kind, warm, and, most striking, HAPPY, despite having experienced so much loss and hardship.

Seeing first-hand the impact MAD is able to make has shaped me into a committed and grateful volunteer. Since my first visit, I've participated in the Machu Picchu 2014 fundraising climb, and am currently the group leader for the upcoming Patagonia 2016 fundraising climb. Through my company, Salesforce, I've worked to spread the word about this great organization, participating in information sessions and being interviewed for their corporate responsibility video. We've organized company-wide Bake Sales and bartending events to fundraise for MAD, donated iPads to the school and orphanage MAD supports, and helped spread the word about upcoming volunteer opportunities.

The reason for my commitment and passion has everything to do with the impact I see MAD make, the value the organization brings to the lives of these 22 children, and ultimately, to the world! As an organization, MAD has its heart in the right place, and the dedication and action behind it to make things happen and TRULY make a difference. I have no doubt that this organization has single-handedly TRANSFORMED the lives of these kids, as well as the many volunteers, employees, interns, board members, and donors lucky enough to be a part of it. I am endlessly inspired by the work MAD does, and honored to be able to help in any way.

As an administrator of one of the schools that MAD is working with, I have to say that MAD has really changed the lives of not only the children that they sponsor at our school, but also of the community around them. For these children, being an orphan equates a lifetime sentence in torture. Orphans have no way of accessing a good education, health services and even decent living conditions. More often than not, they end up as someones housegirl/boy, early marriages for girls or as street urchins.

MAD has changed that for the lucky few that they can afford to host. I always wish that they could help more, that they could touch more lives.

We are greatful to MAD for their priceless help and contributions in building of the school computer center, school library and are now working on the playing grounds. All these ammenities not only serve the school, but also the community around it.

So thankyou Theresa, MAD and MAD volunteers. May God bless you so much.

I am Grace,

Make A Difference helped me accomplish my career through their internship program. It has been a while since I graduated and started working with MAD.I appreciate and value our Make A Difference team.
I am experiencing lots of positive things from MAD.

Four years back I joined Make a Difference (MAD) not knowing that was the best decision I had ever done as a teenager, not only has MAD transformed my life in a tremendous way, it has also made me a better person, it's hard to IMAGINE how my life would have been if I was not part of this amazing organization.

My name is Upendo and I am a student that is supported by MAD. I like MAD because they help me with my education, clothing, food and anything else I need. I lost my parents and my grandparents are the only ones to take care of me. They are old and it's too hard for them. They live in a small room and make very little money. They can barely take care of themselves.

I love the volunteers who come to help us. They are fun and also support us in many ways.

MAD also helps all of our schools we go to here in Tanzania. They help the schools with computers, books and sports. They really make a difference in many ways and believe in us!

I hope to be an eye doctor one day and with the help of MAD, I think I will be!

Make A Difference (MAD) is an organization which pays for my school fees so I may attend one of the best girls' schools in Tanzania. The school that I attend is called, Anwarite. I have had the opportunity to meet many people from around the world through MAD, improve my English, learn about technology, read a variety of books and go on educational trips within my country. I hope one day I can become a doctor who helps people recover from accidents. I want to help fix their bones.

Make a Difference NOW is a great organization that not only touches the lives of those that it helps provide for (the children in the orphanage), but those that are fortunate enough to volunteer with this great organization as well.

I cannot say enough about how great this program is and how much I wish I could go back and volunteer again. Theresa, the founder, is an amazing person that has created a well run organization. I loved not only the work we did on the technology center, but the one on one time that we got to spend with the children. They are really amazing kids with so much love and enthusiasm for life, you cannot help but fall in love with each of their awesome personalities.

I am thankful to have come across this organization and look forward to finding more ways to help stay in involved over the coming years.

I have traveled around the world and visiting the orphanage in Tanzania was by far my best travel experience ever. Make A Difference and Theresa are the real thing! The organization supports 22 children with nutrition, excellent education, life skills and hope for the future. Furthermore, the organization focuses on sustainable when making connecting with the local community. I volunteered there for a week and we now have a fundraising for the orphanage every year in Phoenix as well as sponsoring one of the children.

What I like best about Make A Difference is that they really do what they promise. The program is also unique in that it has helped one group of kids throughout their school years so that no one gets lost along the way. MAD has kept their program manageable to ensure all the kids make it through school.

I first heard of MAD in August 2012 when I volunteered for a week with my university. Before I left, I was trying to change my flight to Cape Town to stay with MAD for that week instead! Needless to say, I had instantly fallen in love with the organization. I finished up my undergraduate & stayed home for the holidays, before returning to Tanzania for 3 months. My three months here is almost up and I couldn't have imagined a better experience. I genuinely felt like I was contributing to the organization. Even after getting an inside look at the organization, I still believe that it is run by incredible, talented individuals, and that everyone who comes in contact with MAD is deeply touched by the organization.

Every interaction I have had with Theresa Grant and Make a Difference has been very positive. We met several of the older children in March and we are so impressed with the quality of their education and their many attributes. They are ambitious, loving, polite, conscientious and personable. I believe Theresa is caring for and educating some of tomorrows leaders in Tanzania.

Make a Difference is unique in helping Tanzanian orphans in that the organization puts emphasis on education. By educating the children at the best local schools, Make a Difference prepares the students for further education at the best learning institutions in the country, thus preparing them for leadership positions in the country and beyond.

Make a Difference (MAD) is filled with loving, amazing volunteers and people who are servants at heart. This organization has made an incredible difference in so many lives, not only in the lives of the children and families that are touched, but in the lives of the volunteers and donors as well. When I see pictures of the children with smiles on their faces, I wish I could be there to embrace them. It is so beautiful to see the work and love, generosity, experience, willingness, giving, sharing and joy expressed throughout the organization. Due to health reasons, I am not able to volunteer, but if I could, I would. Make a Difference continues to do great work in Africa and India, and are appreciated by so many people, including me, around the world. So thankful for this organization, their leader is amazing and it ROCKS!

My heart is so filled with joy, whenever I interact with Make a Difference! Follow through is impeccable, and the work is THE WORK. I know my donations get used to make good things happen, and i can easily see the results. I am always kept in communication. One of my ALL TIME favorite orgs.

I had an amazing time as a volunteer with MAD. The professionalism of the way the volunteer experience had been planned and co ordinated was superb, the children being supported through the charity are a superb example of the results that the love and education have produced.

The MAD team are a super representation of the founder, Theresa, and her passion for the education of the children and the support they are receiving shines through every member of her carefully selected team.

I enjoyed every minute and found the experience life changing.

I found MAD quite by accident when I accompanied a friend on a volunteer mission to Tanzania in 2010. I met Theresa, the founder, spent time with the children at the orphanage and visited with the teachers at their school. I cannot say enough good things about this organization. The caring and loving atmosphere enables the children to thrive. The value of a good education is instilled in them and they are eager to learn. I have since then been sponsoring a child and supporting MAD through donations. I am getting ready for my next trip to Tanzania in a few weeks and am looking forward to do some more work with all the children.

The folks who run MAD are Passionate and dedicated. Their love for these kids shine through. We love supporting such a great team.

I spent a few days with the kids at Kilimanjaro Kids Care and MAD for the first time in 2011. In that time I was able to get to know each of the children (who weren't away at school at the time) by playing soccer, reading, and even visiting with two of the families in their local villages.

Along with getting to do a fundraising climb of Kilimanjaro, I also participated in the inaugural Machu Picchu climb. Theresa's continued commitment to getting people involved in the fundraising for and interaction with the organization is commendable and I will continue to to support whenever I am able.

The children are wonderful and they will immediately capture your heart and Theresa is a strong and capable leader. The sustainable approach is one that should be mimicked and I can't wait to see the growth and development as the years go by. I love MAD!

I first heard of Make a Difference when the mother of the young lady who started it came to our church and gave a talk about how she was called to begin this organization, and how it came to be. I have known this young lady all of her life, and have always known her to be a caring and loving individual, but never thought that she would go in this direction in her life. When she revealed her story to us, and showed us the pictures of all the children and families that she has helped, it was amazing! She is an inspiration to all who know her. We're all so proud of everything she has been doing, here in her home town. Her cause is so worthy, and she just keeps expanding, and finding more ways to help the families in Africa and India to educate and establish a successful future for themselves, and especially their children.

MAD is a wonderful organization with a great mission. They really put a lot of focus on the development of the children and their well being, and when you visit you can definitely tell that the kids are the first priority above anything else. They have a wonderful local staff, and when you are there they really go above and beyond to make you feel at home and like you are really a part of something great. Theresa is a wonderful woman with a great vision and she has created one of the best NGOs I have had the pleasure of working with from the ground up. In 2012 they also had one of the best long term volunteers on staff that worked amazingly well with the volunteers, and made for a memorable experience for everyone who was involved. I would recommend Make a Difference to anyone, and encourage people to get involved with the organization in any way that they can.

My wife and I spent time in Tanzania with this great organization. The kids are wonderful and Theresa is an outstanding leader. She has a huge heart for both the children and the community. We cannot wait to go back and see the kids again!!

I spent time with Theresa and her staff with the children at MAD in Tanzania in March of this year. Both my husband and I fell in love with the kids and have become child sponsors. The program is structured, loving and seeks the best for both the children and the community. Theresa is tireless in her efforts to help these kids and seeks to find individual school situations that maximizes the development of their talents. She has a unique understanding of the culture and works for the betterment of the community.

Actions speak louder than words. And with Make A Difference, my actions with them speak more than any review could say. I have volunteered with MAD every year for the past 3 years. I fell in love with the NGO, Theresa (the founder), the kids, and their mission back in 2011 and from that moment on I knew I wanted them to be a daily part of life not just a distant memory

MAD moves you. It moves your soul and your heart. As a volunteer you better their organization and as an organization they better you. I have volunteered with MAD Tanzania, MAD India, and did the MAD Climb for the Kids. I have had two friends go and volunteer with them, and will continue to encourage everyone I encounter to do the same.

MAD is truly a great non profit. Thank you MAD!

I'm in Tanzania now helping Theresa with marketing and strategy. She's an amazing woman, and has done so much for the children here! It is wonderful to see the effects of her work first-hand, and to help raise funds for such a wonderful, and very fiscally responsible, organization!

I spent a brief but inspiring time with Theresa and the children at the orphanage in Himo. The love,commitment and caring I witnessed between Theresa, the house mothers, and the children was something this world needs more of. I believe the difference being made in the lives of the children and in the community by Theresa and MAD is inspirational.

My trip to Tanzania to volunteer with Make a Difference was meant to be a one-time experience that has turned into four trips in total and a position on the Board of Directors. Executive Director and Founder, Theresa Grant, is the heart and soul of an organization that gives so much to children in both Africa and India. She inspires the kids, the staff and the volunteers each and every day. It's impossible for the kids not to touch the hearts of everyone who volunteers with the program. They even inspired me to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro this summer to raise funds for their education funds. This is a first-class organization!

As someone who was fortunate enough to spend time volunteering with Theresa and the wonderful kids at MAD, I can truly say it was a life-altering experience that changed my perspective on Africa, orphans, and the magnitude of change a few, dedicated individuals can make. Our trip to Tanzania was the first time any of us had been in Africa or an orphanage and to be completely honest, we had no idea of what to expect. All we knew up to the point of our departure was what we had seen through images in the news, television, and movies…. or in other words, an unflattering image of a highly-unstable continent full of danger and desperation lurking on every corner. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth, and I give much gratitude and appreciation to Theresa and MAD for designing a comprehensive volunteer program that enabled us to truly see the country and the orphanage as it is. She ensured that our experience spanned beyond the orphanage walls to include the local environment, culture, and its people, leaving us with a holistic impression of the world the orphanage operates in, thereby better informing the work we were doing. Our experience far surpassed our expectations on every conceivable level and I highly, highly recommend MAD to anyone looking to make a difference. You will not be disappointed!

My name is Barbara Wilkinson. I have been a donor for MAD for two years as well as a volunteer. I volunteered in Tanzania in 2011 and 2012. My experience has been incredible with this organization, the wonderful children, the culture of the country, the warm welcome of Theresa and Emanuel (Theresa's assistant) upon arrival and through-out my stay. With each visit I have stayed just a little over 2 weeks. Getting to know these children has been the most rewarding experience of my life. The children are grateful and appreciative for everthing the organization/Theresa has given them...the opportunity to learn, to grow, to plan and look forward to a successful life. They each have a drive to give back to their community once they have finished school. Theresa, her team, donors, interns and volunteers have truly made a difference for so very many in Tanzania and India. I know that the money is funneled directly for education, clothing, food, medical and dental expenses. There is so much I could write about Theresa and the children of the orphanage in Tanzania. I encourage all to look at the MAD website, plan a trip to meet this fanastic group. I will never forget my experience there. I will continue to support this great organization and plan to make my 3rd trip in Sept. 2013. Theresa truly is a dedicated, loving, motivated and brave young lady. I admire her strength and ability to give so much of her life in helping others.

Make A Difference works! With the support of donors, volunteers and staff they have improved the lives of the many people in the communities where they work. I highly recommend volunteering at one of their programs, which is a life changing experience; or donating to fund the work of their staff and volunteers. Go MAD!

I met Theresa five years ago. Since then I have served in an advisory capacity and my husband and I have been donors. I am impressed with her dedication to the children she serves and her efforts to work with their extended families. The academic achievement of many of the children is excellent. We have not yet volunteered, but intend to visit her in Tanzania in 2014 with our family.

MAD is a wonderful non-profit in Tanzania that helps educate orphaned children through secondary school, as a means out of poverty. They also provide housing, medical care, nutrition programs, sports opportunities, and art therapy and emotional support for these children who have lost their parents. The children have consistently performed extremely well in school and routinely go on to excellent secondary boarding schools in Tanzania. This program nourishes both the soul and minds of these children and it's leader, Theresa Grant, is wholly invested in their futures. The program receives much local acknowledgement and is on its way to being a self-sustaining program. It was an honor and privilege to volunteer in Tanzania with this non-profit. I can't wait to see what type of men and women these children become.

My name is Revogatus Tesha. I am a form three student at Tengeru Boys Secondary School in Arusha Tanzania. The Make a Difference adopted me when I was in grade 5(2006). From then my life chaned. Its paiful to think of how my future would be a misery if MAke A Difference would have set an eye to me. It helped me, it helps me and I believe it will continue helping me. Its not only be but with many others whose fate would just be as mine without MAD. I am greatful for that uneven that cant be well experssed by these short words. I am in school now, as one of so many services the organisation is taking care of for me. I finding myself short of words for the orgaisation has already done a lot. Madam Theresa and others at the organisation use a lot of time to think of our future. I once heard her say, "we will sell everything we have for our kids education". They pay us frequent visits to school. They normally ask for what do we need(timely). Make a difference means my future! Anyone who gives Make a Difference, changes the life of so many African Children and many more.

My name is Deogratias Riwa. I am a form three student at Tengeru Boys. I have been supported with Make a Difference since 2006. MAke a Difference is a hand that holds many of us who were about to fall under the pit of poverty. We could not pay for our basic needs, education nclusive. Now we are provided with education and other basic needs. MAke a Diffrence is really interesting for we are highly cared for. We can imagine our future,we are certain that with MAD we will make our dreams come true. We thank the Make A difference organization for all it has done to us. I would like to ask for the donours to support this non profit for the benefit of young poor African children who are living in vulnerable conditions.Thank you!

Volunteering and teaching with Make A Difference and The Royal School in Kilimanjaro was such a rewarding experience! Working with the happy smiles and hearts of the kids at MAD made each activity .from delivering sports programs to educational workshops and tutoring such a fun and enriching experience. MAD works hard to address the needs of the community and ensure that the children it cares for are provided with sustainable, meaningful and engaging opportunities. I am happy to know that such programs work hard to ensure peace and development for vulnerable children.

The greatest thrill of my life was to be asked by Theresa and MAD to serve on their Board. I had first met Theresa in 2010 at a friend's birthday party where instead of gifts we gave donations to MAD. Theresa came to make a presentation and she had pictures of all the children displayed at the party. The moment I saw them, I knew I would be going to Tanzania and indeed, I went with 3 friends that Fall. The children changed my life and ever since that trip, I've been spreading the word and getting others involved. It is so wonderful to see how the kids respond to the attention and love provided by volunteers and donors. And, absolutely everyone who participates in some way feels their lives have been changed for the better. It's difficult to explain the magic that is MAD, but it really does live up to its name -- the organization is not only changing the lives of the children and their families/villages, but all who have the privilege to work with them. -jeannie logozzo

Working with Theresa Grant and Make A Difference was truly amazing. During my nine months in Tanzania and Moshi I got the chance to get to know her and the wonderful children at Kilimanjaro Kids Care. The experience was incredible and this is really something I recommend to people out there who wants to volunteer. Theresa is an amazing person with a big heart and when I saw how much she has given these children and how much they love and appreciate her as their guardin it was stunning. She have thought me a lot about life at my young age and I couldnt be more thankful for having her as a friend. Thank you!

This is my second year since i heard about MAD. Actually before i learned about this non profit, I met two beneficiaries who are the students at the school i was once the Headmaster. this is Tengeru Boys. Its this MAD organization that has manged to send these well perfoming boys and many others in other schools. MAD has chosen to give to kids, quality education. Yoy know most of the charities just use to educate the boys and girls! MAD offers the opportunity for the girls and boys to have the access to the best schools on the land. Tengeru Boys Secondary school for example, is one of the best schools in Tanzania, its the first in the Region. Any student who secures a place for admission there, is assured of scoring the first grade i.e division I.I would like to advise other non profits to take a leaf out of MADS page!!!!!Thank you,Andrew Ngazu, Arusha, Tanzania.

M.A.D is a fantastic organization that goes out of their way to fully-serve the children they work with. They focus on the whole-child and work within the community to provide individualized care and services. Here in the states we might call something like this an I.E.P - and individualized education plan....this is what this organization provides...but it goes beyond education. In addition, they are willing to think out of the box and come up with creative approaches for support. I had an idea for Christmas gifts this year. Theresa worked with me via email to make my Christmas Gift Project a reality. Last year I did this project on a much smaller scale and it was a HUGE success. I'm excited to take this project to a higher level this year and can't wait to see the response. I couldn't have done this with any other organization. Theresa's personal knowledge and expertise about the region and children have been invaluable with my project.

Volunteering with MAD was one of the most incredible experiences I have had in my young adult life. I participated in the Kilimanjaro fundraiser climb and I cannot recommend it enough. The joy that these children brought me during my short time in Tanzania will stay with me for a lifetime. Everyone was so welcoming and embraced us from the moment we arrived. As a volunteer you are encouraged to bring your own special touch to the orphanage - whether it's teaching the kids how to swim or introducing them to a basketball. There is a huge emphasis on education at Kilimanjaro Kids Care, and much time is spent working with the children one-on-one. One of the most exciting things for me is being given the opportunity to now watch the children grow and learn. Theresa is so passionate about this organization and it shows. Many volunteers are repeat visitors - I hope to be one someday, too! Theresa and her local staff also run a tight ship when it comes to the volunteer logistics, which was so important to me while being far away from home.

I spent spend a week with the kids in Tanzania volunteering with Make A Difference. The program was established to develop, promote and support orphanages and schools in Africa and India. They have helped disadvantaged children rise above poverty and given them the tools they needed to establish and reach their education goals. With their focus on empowering orphaned children to focus on their education and health, we knew this was where we wanted to volunteer. We had an incredible week with the kids reading to them, making jewelry and painting their school cafeteria. The kids all have an intensive drive to succeed and great plans for helping their community once they are finished with University. They time I spent with MAD and the kids was truly life changing and one I will never forget!

Volunteering for Make a Difference was one of the most inspiring experiences I have had. When reflecting back on my time at Kilimanjaro Kids Care I can't help but smile and feel extreme happiness for the opportunity that I had hanging out with them. Theresa Grant has created an environment of safety, full bellies emphasizing on nutritious foods, and lots of play time. The biggest emphasis however is on education. Theresa believes that even though these children have had horrific pasts, they can and will become productive members of society in the future. When writing back and forth with these children they always write about their very big dreams that can become realities because of the emphasis on education they are receiving. I will continue to support this group because I can clearly see that the money I am sending really will Make A Difference.

As a Tanzanian what I am proud of Make A Difference (MAD) in Tanzania is love and commitments. Theresa Grant is really a perfect coordinator and knows how to work with every body under any condition. The funds and material that are targeted to kids are surely taken to the proper place. If you ask me I will say she is the best women and coordinator that I have currently see in Tanzania.

I often reflect how incredible my time I spent with MAD was, how much it has given me and how I will carry the experience with me throughout my life. Given the freedom to offer up my own personal skills within a structured volunteer time gave me the realization that all that is needed to give back is a spirit of open mindedness, and the ability to realize your own knowledge and pass it on. I feel incredibly lucky to have been apart of a community, as well as a family half way across the world. MAD has given me the ability to make connections with the world around me and offer up my skills willingly. I fully plan on returning and spending time with my Indian family again, as well as all the students!

I am so proud of Theresa Grant - the founder of Make A Difference. She truly has made a difference in hundreds of lives. She has proven that one person with a vision can change lives and make the world a better place. She and her team are making education the foundation to give orphaned children the opportunity to succeed in their own lives. They are gaining the confidence to know that they can grow up to make a difference in their own community. These children are driven and grateful for every chance they have to learn and grow. We need more people like Theresa and her team in this world.

Theresa is passionate about her work through Make A Difference. She is always innovating and improving the lives of kids in Kilimanjaro. I'm so impressed by her spirit and love for others! We are regular donors and I appreciate knowing that the money is funneled directly into making a difference in the lives of so many.

Volunteering w/ MADD was extremely rewarding. They were wonderful to work with!