Karibu! Welcome and thank you for your interest in the Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania (IEFT)!
IEFT strives to increase access to secondary school educational programs and is committed to our mission and objectives of serving the indigenous children and citizens of this country, providing them with opportunities and skills to positively transform their own lives.
• Increase the number of indigenous children attending secondary school in the Monduli District of Tanzania by providing affordable education.
• Build, run and maintain a secondary school within Lashaine Village that will incorporate students from three different primary schools, each with over 500 students, allowing them to sustain their traditional way of life while learning.
• Help provide safe, clean drinking water for secondary school students and staff.
IEFT was created in 2005 by a collaborative effort of Tanzanian and American volunteers and teachers. Organization founders were inspired by the intensely motivated students in and around Monduli, Tanzania and saddened by the students' lack of opportunities to continue their education beyond primary school.
The Orkeeswa Class of 2014 begun classes in a brand new two classrooms on Monday, April 14, 2008. The first 41 Orkeeswa students couldn't be happier, dressed in their brand new uniforms, carrying new books, big smiles on their faces and appreciation for all those who gave them an opportunity to learn.
Less than 7% of Tanzanians Have Access to Secondary Education
The gap left by the inability and lack of government spending on education, schools and learning materials is being filled more and more by NGO's (Non-Governmental Organizations) all over Tanzania. IEFT has joined the fight for the universal education of every child all over the globe.
IEFT's operations are located in one of the most beautiful areas of the world. Situated right in between Africa's majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro, and the expanse of the famous Serengeti plains, IEFT works alongside Tanzania's local culture to provide the highest quality, affordable education for Tanzanian families.
Only a 25 mile drive northwest of Arusha just off the road toward Ngorongoro Crater, it's easy to come visit us!
If you're heading to Tanzania for a world-class safari and are also interested in giving back to the community, or as we call it VolunTourism, please see our Get Involved page to see in what ways you or your group can come and visit, assist with IEFT's projects, and see the real Africa you won't see riding in a safari car!
Click on the interactive map below and see where IEFT operates.
IEFT is registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization and a Corporation in the State of Oregon, Tax ID# 20-4408954. IEFT is registered as a Non-Governmental Organization by the Vice President's Office of The United Republic of Tanzania, Reg. #01NGO/0638.
IEFTZ
1000 SW Forest Meadows
Lake Oswego, OR 97034 info@ieftz.org
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