Education in 2026
Big 5 Tanzania sponsors 11 primary school students at Kyosei English Medium School in Terrat Ward, near Arusha. The school provides education and community support for low-income families. Instruction is in English.
We welcomed 2 new students, Clinton and Christian, twin boys in memory of their sister, Emiliana Longoria, one of our former scholarship students.
Big 5 Tanzania supports George throughout his 2nd year at Mzumbe University in Morogoro, where he pursues a degree in accounting.
His latest text to Big 5 reads: “I will be staying at my aunt’s in Dar es Salam since it is close to the university. I think I did alright because I tried my best. Accommodations are nothing I can’t manage.”
Big 5 Tanzania supports David’s advanced-level education at Ilboru Secondary School in Arusha. David has proven himself as a gifted student. He excels in science and plans to become an engineer. He graduates in May from Form 6 and will seek a university.
Big 5 Tanzania supports Rehema at Makumira Secondary School in Usa River. Successful at her National exams, Rehema moved onto Form 3. She dreams of becoming a teacher someday.
Big 5 Tanzania continues to invest in Dativa as she studies physics, chemistry, and biology at Zogowale Secondary School. She dreams of becoming a nephrologist.
Big 5 Tanzania supports Eusibia for a second year at Lurarawa Secondary School. She studies chemistry, biology, and geography and plans to become a rural development officer.
Big 5 Tanzania supports siblings Vivian and Dickson at Enyorata Primary School near Usa River.
Entrepreneurship in 2026
Big 5 Tanzania continues to support Happy and Anastasia, two tailors, with salaries. They have been hired by Kyosei Foundation to support the Girls’ Hope initiative as well as contract student uniforms. We met with Happy in January 2026 to understand her business and challenges.
Big Five Tanzania found Jenipha‘s business plan to be sound and worthy of investment. With additional capital she could address the retail location, signage, marketing, and inventory needed to grow her business and succeed.
Healthcare in 2026
Big 5 Tanzania partnered with Kyosei Foundation to continue Girls’ Hope for the second year. This healthcare initiative provides menstruation kits and instruction for another 350 girls at Kinana Secondary School in Terrat Ward, near Arusha. This project seeks to improve sanitation and keep girls in school. With continued support, the project is poised to expand to other schools in the coming years.
Anna was accepted at Kigamboni City College of Health Sciences to pursue radiology. Her first term put her at the head of the class when she was recommended to Big 5 Tanzania. She is in her second term of her first of three years.
A 2nd year investor came forward to insure her 2nd year. Anna’s reaction upon being notified: “Dear Pastor, church family and everyone who contributed. I do not even know where to begin because my heart is full or gratitude and emotion. When I received the news that my second-year school fees had been fully sponsored, I was overwhelmed with joy. I thank God for using all of you to bless my life in such a big way.
Your kindness means more to me than just financial support. You have given me hope, encouragement, strength, and the opportunity to continue pursuing my education without fear. Sometimes the journey becomes difficult, and one can feel alone, but your love and generosity have reminded me that there are still people who truly care.
I am deeply touched that you listened to my story and chose to stand with me. I will never take this blessing for granted. “
Wemaeli was recommended by the Arusha Medical Center as an exceptional nursing student. Big 5 Tanzania invested in Wema’s second term of her first year in a three-year program. Her interest is in pediatrics.
