...115 graduates from KARUCO and still climbing; 5 new businesses created by KARUCO students with several more applying for MEL grants to help them get started; significant progress on a pineapple juice processing plant in Kayanga near KARUCO to serve as a training ground for students and for creating a value-added income stream that will help reduce poverty and increase nutrition; and of course, the areas first solar + battery storage array feeding campus with plans for expansion. Even one of these accomplishments would be cause for joyous celebration but to have all working in harmony with the people of Tanzania leading the way, is nothing short of miraculous. "Believe and Build" is what we are doing. Come with us on this journey. It's amazingly rewarding.
Educate Tanzania is an organization that I'm very honored to be a part of. The people involved walk the talk. Educate Tanzania has certainly risen to the occasion of helping a set of people that needs to be employed, instead of folding up shop during COVID. HURRAH FOR EDUCATE TANZANIA
ETI lives its mission and I couldn't be prouder to be part of the story.
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ETI lives its mission and I couldn't be more honored to be a small part of what this organization has done in Tanzania.
Educate Tanzania, Inc is a mission-focused, integrity-based organization that has made and will continue to make a tangible difference in rural Tanzania.
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ETI is a non-profit that can be described by words such as:
- integrity: ETI does what it sets out to do
- honor: the Tanzanian people in the communities served by ETI lead the focus of the efforts,
- collaborative: ETI brings in partners in all phases of the work to provide abundances to the various components to achieve the mission.
These foundational values are what has made ETI a top 1% of non-profits in the past, and what will continue to drive ETI's vision into the future.
I am so proud of ETI for the work we do. We follow the leadership of the Tanzanians to bring resources to help them realize their dreams and goals.
Strongly believing that education and teaching skills appropriate for the area one lives, we have been supporting ETI from the beginning as it has developed a college campus and curriculum focused on agrarian skills/commerce for this needy area of Tanzania. They are now developing resource centers about the area that brings the skills and product into the community.
David Willey, MD. Director, Shakopee and Mystic Lake Clinics
Who would have thought that so few people could make such a huge difference in people's lives as has ETI done for our friends in Karagwe, Tanzania. Through hard work, dedication, a steadfast helping attitude and just plain love for our fellows in Africa, ETI has helped build a university, bring hope and now, bring businesses to help people out of poverty. But, the surprise to me, is how much our African friends have helped ME. How their patience, love, joy and perseverance have shown me that even though we don't approach problems in the same way, we all share in a the common belief that all of us should have ample food, shelter and a future. It's a blessing to be part of this huge story that continues to unfold.
People are inundated with requests for donations and want their dollars to go to things that matter. ETI does things that matter. Some can hardly believe what ETI, its donors and partners have accomplished together. It is a privilege to have co-founded and now lead an organization that collaborates with others globally who help developing communities in Tanzania and enjoy such rich relationships along the way. ETI takes stewardship to a whole new level as it brings water, nutrition, health and education to developing parts of the world. We are fun, connected and effective and love what we do. Join us!
Educate Tanzania is one of only a handful of organizations that I know of which can boast that over 90% of its donations go towards its programs and goals. It is hard to find programs as efficient and trustworthy with donor's money as Educate Tanzania is.
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Educate Tanzania is a fantastic organization which is run only by volunteers. 100% of their time is donated, meaning all donations we receive go towards our goal of building an agricultural university in Tanzania. In spite of the volunteer-only organization, the Educate Tanzania team is able to earn accreditation by both Guidestar and the Charities Council Review. It is a well-run organization which is motivated to meet the goals Tanzanians put forth.
Educate Tanzania's goal is the epitome of the old maxim "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, but if you teach him to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." It is an organization born out of the needs the community of Karagwe, Tanzania which were communicated to Educate Tanzania volunteers on a water resources assessment trip in 2008.
ETI is an incredible example of vision , dedication, and hard work. I have know about and worked with this organization for 4+ years and am continually amazed at their perserverance and focus bringing water, nutrition, health and education to those regions of the world that need it, specifically Tanzania. Having accomplished these goals in their initial project at Karagwe University College (KARUCO), ETI is now looking to the future and their next mission. Their critical thinking with a focus on the future and how to improve, develop meaningful efficiencies, and grow their impact is inspirational to any non-profit and most for-profit organisations! I am proud to be a part of this organization!
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When I first learned of ETI knew it was destined for success - Jan Hansen was involved! A year or so later I was in a position of gifting funds on behalf of my mother who's specific instructions were that any gift must be a 'game changer'. When she heard about what Jan, Steve and others were doing with KARUCO her decision didn't take long; "let's do it", she said.
Knowing what I do about how ETI has been faithful to their mission, and how much energy, enthusiasm, and perseverance they all put into the success of the venture gives me great confidence my mother's gifts have, indeed, been game changers. To create a quality educational institution by overcoming innumerable obstacles, cultural differences, and to do so from thousands of miles away is both inspirational and miraculous. The ability of Jan, Steve and many others to draw upon current relationships and to forge new ones to make things happen and get things done is worthy of a grad school course! It's easy to see how a passion for education, compassion for human beings, and a focused dedication to purpose has unquestionably made a positive impact in Karagwe.
I cannot say enough about how Educate Tanzania is the epitome of the old saying "Teach a Man to
Fish." Educate Tanzania (ETI) is truly a local charity with a global reach. A lot of well meaning charities offer food and services that, sadly, hinder sustainable growth. Not Educate Tanzania. ETI's vision for KARUCO a college that will educate the citizens of Karagwe, Tanzania to create a sustainable and growing economy through agriculture and infrastructure development . Now that's lasting change. What ETI is doing will impact generations to come.
As a board member of Educate Tanzania Inc. (ETI), and a native of Tanzania, I have had the privilege to work with amazing board members, staff, volunteers, donors and our partners in Tanzania to fulfill the dream of people of Karagwe to build their own agricultural university, the first institution of high learning in the region. It was neat to pay a personal visit to the region and see first-hand the exemplary work being done at the construction site and the passion and belief of the people of the region who give of their limited resources to build an education dream for their children. I’m especially proud of the ordinary people of Minnesota who believe in our mission and come together in May of every year for a fundraising gala at the Hazeltine National Golf Club.
I have been inspired by the mission of ETI since its inception in 2010. The best feature of this group is that they are supporting the building of a world class agri-business university in Tanzania that is led by the Tanzanians; professionals educated in the U.S. And Europe. Over 92% of ETI funds go to programs! A wonderful group to be a part of.
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I'm a Board Member and along with Dr. Jan B. Hansen, Co-Founder of Educate Tanzania. Our organization is determined and focused on providing expertise and resources to build KARUCO University, an agricultural incubator for businesses to flourish in the Northwest Area of Tanzania. My most compelling vision is to help the Tanzanians help themselves by introducing a university curriculum that teaches not only how to grow crops but how to develop supply chain and hence business by growing the crops that are needed to build a vibrant agricultural economy. One of the best features of ETI is that we access professionals who are competent in their specific field and then leverage that expertise to on-the-ground assistance. You won't find a better run, more highly accountable organization than ETI.
I couldn't be more proud and honored to be associated with Educate Tanzania. We are a grassroots organization, working hand in hand with the local community in Tanzania, to help increase educational opportunities that will transform lives. I hope you are inspired by our mission to help the people of Karagwe help themselves.
I was drawn to the mission of this organization and the opportunity to share my experience from working with other non-profits. The leadership of this organization is vested in providing service and support to partners in Tanzania, including the infrastructure that will be required to support Karagwe University and the greater community that will support it. Educate Tanzania is doing remarkable things, through efficient use of limited funding, with partners in Tanzania. It is a non-profit that has tremendous growth opportunity, and strategic focus to help fully realize that growth and subsequent impact on its ability to deliver against its mission.
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I have been on the Board of Directors since this project began. We are a small organization but so very well connected with partners that really bring our funds to action at the site in Karagwe. We have engaged and committed folk on-site that manage the funds and supervise/direct the construction of buildings and have a skilled and effective team that has developed the curriculum for the courses to be taught. The local government has also endorsed the University which is to say all the right people are supporting this effort. It has been a privilege to be a part and see our plan come to fruition. It is gratifying to get the feed back from the people of Karagew who are so very excited as they see the progress which for them builds hope. Hope that they will be able to have resources to improve their lives.
Educate Tanzania has laser focus on the end game for the people of Karagwe, Tanzania -- an agricultural college that moves the people from subsistence farming (hand to mouth) to the development of an expanding agricultural economy which will raise the living standards of millions of impoverished people. If you want to make a difference, you can make a HUGE difference by working with and helping this organization.
Best of all, the work of ETI is driven and directed by the people of Karagwe. ETI provides money and expertise in our role as a benefactor to that community. This vision is Tanzania's vision and we are helping to make it happen.