Upendo Kwanza

Upendo Kwanza is a 501 c (3) non-profit with a mission of providing educational resources to help all children reach their full potential. Upendo Kwanza Inc. raises funds to support education for underprivileged and underserved children in rural Tanzania through funding for tuition, providing school supplies, providing mentorship, and connecting local schools with educators and volunteers. 3.5 million children are out of school in Tanzania due to economic hardship. In the Ngarenanyuki region, where our Kisimiri project is based, many students enrolled in primary school do not graduate. We believe that all children should have equal access to opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. Our organization aims to bring people together to provide educational resources to empower all children with access to quality basic education. A child who arrives at school feeling healthy and happy is a child with a strong foundation to learn and achieve their dreams. All our founders are young people with origins in Tanzania. Having received their early education in the Tanzanian public school system and now working as professionals in various fields, they have first-hand experience of the value of opportunities from organizations like Upendo Kwanza. As an organization, we aim to expand these opportunities to as many children as possible.