The faces you see on this page are the students that ABCD is committed to helping through their educational years. We keep in touch with them virtually and an ABCD director travels to Tanzania every year. All of them face family poverty and the possibility of leaving school because of financial barriers. Most have only one parent and some are orphans, and some are living with HIV/AIDS.

We give each new student art materials and some instruction and ask them to create a drawing or painting of their dream for their own future or of some aspect of their lives in Tanzania. It’s overwhelming to see the light of creativity and joy shine in their eyes when they start to draw or paint. Most of these youngsters have never seen coloured pencils or paints but the innate creativity of childhood always comes through.

These young people want to stay in school, and dream of careers to help their families and their community.

They want to be doctors, teachers, engineers, store-owners and truck drivers. To date we have seen much improvement in school grades, appearance, and general well-being. Most of them are in secondary school, and many have now gone on to attend colleges and universities all over Tanzania. So we are especially proud of their successes.

In the ‘On Their Way’ section you can read stories of young people who have, through the program, been able to complete years of education. Some have left the program to find work to help their families. Some have been able to complete their studies and are working as productive citizens of their country.

To learn more about these wonderful young people, click on their image or name.

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Our Students

On Their Way! Thanks to ABCD

• Abeli M attended Akari College in Arusha studying Electronics and Computer Maintenance, and now has a College Diploma in Electrical Engineering. He is getting electrical jobs from people
• Adeline K has graduated from the Swissport Aviation Training Centre in Dar es Salaam, with her Flight Operator/Dispatcher license
• Agatha L attended Papa Bridge Vocational Training Centre in Kilema and received a Vocational Certificate in Tailoring
• Airini M has completed her program at Green Bird College, Mwanga, in Early Childhood Education
• Amani M attended college at the Institute of Rural Development Planning and has earned a Bachelor degree in Economics
• Amedeusi M, through ABCD, was able to work with a local carpenter to learn a trade first-hand from a tradesman
• Angela A attended the Faraja Health College and received a College Diploma in Health Studies
• Anna M has successfully completed her 3 years of training at Kilema Vocational Training Centre in the electricity program
• Arini N studied at Papa Bridge Vocational Training School where she earned a Vocational Certificate in Tailoring
• Audifasi R graduated from the Institute of Financial Management in Dar es Salaam, and is prepared to enter the work force with excellent credentials
• August L attended Mlanga Secondary School, but has left now
• Benson M completed his studies at the National Institute of Transport in Dar es Salaam, earning a Bachelor Degree in Logistics and Transport Management
• Charles K attended the National Institute of Transport in Dar es Salaam and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration
• Christina M selected for the Tengeru Institute of Community Development in Tengeru where she earned a College Diploma in Community Development
• Dativa M attended Makomu Secondary School
• David Mosha attended Papa Bridge Vocational Training Institute and has learned the trade of mechanics
• David Mtui attended Kilema Vocational Training School and completed the three year program at the top of his class in masonry
• Delivina N earned her graduation certficate in Tailoring from Ngaruma Vocational Training Centre
• Diana M completed form 4 in secondary school
• Dismas M completed his studies at Ngaruma Vocational Training Centre as a qualified mason
• Editha A completed lower level secondary school before moving to another part of Tanzania
• Edward L attended Papa Bridge Vocational Training School and earned a Vocational Certificate in Masonry
• Emanuel K completed his drivers training program and has found employment as a shopkeeper
• Emanuel M completed his studies at Ngaruma Vocational Training School
• Emmanuel M received his certificate in Computer Application, Maintenance and Troubleshooting at Vocational Training School
• Epifania M studied Travel and Tourism at FEA College in Arusha in the Diploma Program
• Fabiola L completed her training at Kilema Vocational Training Centre in Catering and Food Sciences
• Fides N completed the Certificate and Diploma Program in IT and Secretarial Studies at Intel Training Centre in Moshi
• Gabriel L was selected for the Tanzania Institute of Accountancy in Dar es Salaam and earned a College Diploma in Accountancy
• Gaspari K has his driver’s license and training in English and auto mechanics
• George M attended Mweka College in Arusha where he earned his Diploma in Wildlife Tourism after achieving his Certificate in Tourism at Tropical Centre College
• Geraldi M has his driver’s license, and training in English and auto mechanics
• Godfrey N completed his training in carpentry at Ngaruma Vocational Training Centre
• Honest N completed 3 years of training in masonry at Ngaruma Vocational Training Centre
• Honest Peter T completed his Bachelor of Social Work
• Happynes M was selected for the Tanzanian Institute of Accountancy where she earned a College Diploma in Accountancy
• Hyasinta M completed her program in Early Childhood Education at Green Bird College, Mwanga
• Irene L attended Papa Bridge Vocational Training Centre where she earned a Vocational Certificate in Tailoring
• Izahak T was selected for Ushirika College where he earned College Diploma in Business Administration
• Izak M attended Papa Bridge Vocational Training Centre where he earned Vocational Certificate in Masonry
• Jackline M studied Travel and Tourism at FEA college in Arusha in the Diploma program
• Jackson M has his driver’s license, and training in English and a year of vocational training in computers
• Jeska N attended Green Bird College for Nursery School Teaching, where she earned a College Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Joseph M completed several years of school
• Josephine L competed Form 4 in school
• Josphat S completed a Certificate program at Moshi Institute of Technology studying Internet Technology and has completed IT studies at St. Stefano College in Moshi
• Jovin K graduated from the National Institute of Transport in Dar es Salaam with a degree in Logistics and Transport Management
• Kelving K attended the Institute of Financial Management in Dar es Salaam and earned a Bachelor degree in Insurance and Risk Management
• Kennedy M completed Form 4 in school
• Laura M completed her training in tailoring — ABCDreams will provide Laura with a sewing machine to help with her work
• Levina T graduated from the University of Dar es Salaam with her Bachelor of Science with Education in Chemistry and Biology
• Luca M attended Papa Bridge Vocational Training School where he earned a Vocational Certificate in Masonry
• Lusia M completed her college studies with a Certificate in Nursery Teaching
• Magreth T completed her apprenticeship training as a tailor
• Maria M attended Tengeru Community Development College where she earned a College Diploma in Community Development
• Mary M completed her studies for a Certificate in Lab Studies at Kilema Health College
• Mary John M completed her program at Green Bird College, Mwanga, in Early Childhood Education
• Melkizedek M was accepted into theological studies at Jordan College in Morogoro, and earned a Bachelor Degree in Theological Studies
• Miriam K graduated from the Institute of Rural Development in Dar es Salaam with her Bachelor Degree
• Monica M completed her studies in tailoring at Kilema Vocational Training Centre and is living and working in Dar es Salaam
• Nobati M found work as a bodaboda (motorcycle) driver for delivery or taxi services
• Novati T is now working as a welder in Dodoma
• Oscar T has graduated from the University of Dar es Salaam with his Bachelor of Geography and Environmental Science
• Oskar K graduated from the Institute of Local Government in Dodoma with his Diploma; working at the Hombola Ward Office in Dodoma
• Paul M worked with a local welder to learn a trade first hand from a tradesman
• Respice L completed three years of masonry training
• Richard M completed his college studies and is now qualified as a safari guide
• Robati N completed 2 years of training in electricity at Ngaruma Vocational Training Centre
• Rose M attended the Tengeru Institute of Community Development where she earned a College Diploma in Community Development
• Rosemary M attended Papa Bridge Vocational Training Centre in Kilema where she earned a Vocational Certificate in Tailoring
• Scola M moved away with her family — the education she received with ABCDreams support will help her
• Scola S studied tailoring at a Vocational Training Centre
• Secilia M completed Form 4 in school before moving to Dar es Salaam
• Sesilia N was selected for Kitangali Teachers College in Newola Mtwara, where she earned a College Diploma in Adult Education
• Selena T completed the Certificate and Diploma Program in IT and Secretarial Studies at Intel Training Centre in Moshi
• Stella M attended the National Institute of Transport in Dar es Salaam where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Logistics and Transport Management
• Stephan M completed Form 4 and has moved away from the area to find work
• Teresia T completed Year 2 at Hugo Mill Vocational Training School in the Tailoring Program
• Tumaini M earned his Bachelor Degree in Heritage Management from the University of Dar es Salaam
• Veronica M attended the Institute of Accountancy in Arusha, where she earned a College Diploma in Accountancy and Business Management
• Winifrida M completed secondary school and we wish her all the best in her future
• Yudatade L completed his college studies and is now qualified as a safari guide
  

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