‘Tubaki Shuleni Salama’ - Let’s Stay Safe at School

At LTT we know that children’s’ education is undermined by suboptimal WASH practices. Safe water, sanitation and good hygiene contribute to children’s’ health and development because they reduce the spread of diseases allowing children to miss fewer days at school and ultimately improve their productivity and learning abilities. LTT is improving toilets in Tanzania.

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Cooking for hungry minds at Bambay

When the community comes together to set up a programme to ensure students get fed; when a community contributes building materials and labour; when a community works together to address the needs of their girls..... you know you have a community dedicated to the education of their children.

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Celebration of Success at Sawe

It was a privilege to be part of a public display of their success. There were certificates for teachers and students that had done particularly well and a general sense of achievement all brought about because of years of work and effort on the part of the community. We are so proud of what has been achieved.

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Julian and Sophie head to Tanzania!

After 2 years of COVID the difficult decision was made that the time had come to return to Babati. Of course there were precautions (and many tests!) to be taken but once we got round a table and out to the schools it was exciting to be back. We’ll be sending you stories form the trip over the course of the next month or so.

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New Roof at Managhat Primary School

A leaking roof annoys the students below, but when the rafters have been attacked by termites, it frightens the students below. Fear and frustration are barriers to education so together with the community we replaced the roof. Students can now safely and comfortably learn.

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New teacher toilets at Bambay Primary School

LTT have the greatest respect for the teachers in Tanzania and value their efforts. We believe teachers ought to be provided with a safe and comfortable place to work with the resources they need to do their job. Having gender separated, hygienic and female friendly toilets is a necessity, not a luxury.

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New kitchen and store at Bambay Primary School

The provision of school meals by the community is made harder and more expensive when the cooking and storage facilities are substandard. Working with the community we have improved the standards so that the storage of food and fuel and the cooking of the meals is more efficient and more effective.

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Standard 7 exam results

Improved exam results is a result of many things: Better teaching, better classrooms, better resources, no hunger, parental support, better toilets, lower class sizes…… It is great to see that as the barriers to quality education are removed, that the potential is revealed

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