Welcome to another edition of Toa Nafasi’s “Teacher Features” where we shine a spotlight on one of our thirty tutors and hear from her in her own words. This time, … Continue reading
Picture Perfect
Hello all, and salaams from New York City where I have now been repatriated for about a month. I’m usually here during this time of year for our Fall fundraising … Continue reading
Teacher Feature: Spotlight on Sia Mtenga
Hi all, and welcome to another installment of The Toa Nafasi Project’s “Teacher Features.” In the past, we’ve highlighted Walimu Rose Assey, Glory Mongi, and Terewiael Mshiu. Now we bring … Continue reading
You’re Hired!
I am happy to announce that the interviewing and hiring process of our 3 new tutors is complete. To refresh your memories, we have been asked to expand – again … Continue reading
Now Hiring
So, my friends, I am now back almost two weeks in America, specifically New York City, and just finding my sea legs. It’s not that NYC is a new environment … Continue reading
Plastic Bags and Me
In the last couple of months, two things in Tanzania have become obsolete: the first is plastic bags and the second is me. In an effort to be more environmentally … Continue reading
Three Cheers for Our Four Volunteers!
Volunteer noun a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task a person who works for an organization without being paid This past July, … Continue reading
From Grassroots to Global
A blind man died and the village gathered for his funeral. As it was about to begin, one of his grandchildren asked the pastor: “Has grandpa gone to hell?” Astonished, … Continue reading
Bounding for Light
Long before I started The Toa Nafasi Project in Kilimanjaro; and long before I was a book publicist in New York City; and long before I graduated Columbia University; and … Continue reading
Little by Little
This week (August 12 – 16), GlobalGiving will match all eligible donations to The Toa Nafasi Project up to $50 while funds last! All donations made to partners with Partner or Leader … Continue reading
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