GODPARENT PROGRAM
Our organization arranges school sponsorships for children and young people in Tanzania who lack access to reliable education due to social or financial circumstances. Our goal is to work with local partners to facilitate long-term educational pathways – structured, transparent, and tailored to individual local needs.
WHY DO WE PROVIDE SPONSORSHIPS?
Despite compulsory schooling, access to education in Tanzania is not guaranteed for all children, as public schools often reach their capacity and quality limits. Private schools often offer better learning conditions but are financially out of reach for many families.
The children we propose for sponsorship together with our Tanzanian partner organizations either live in the Fruitful Orphanage, the Blessed Orphanage, or come from families who cannot cover the costs of education themselves.
Sponsorships enable these children to:
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access to reliable schooling,
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a continuous learning path in a stable environment,
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and fair opportunities for a self-determined future.
The goal is not a one-sided support relationship, but rather a collaborative partnership that strengthens local initiatives and promotes sustainable development.
How a sponsorship works
Selecting a child
After consulting with our team in Tanzania, we select suitable children. The selection process is transparent and based on clear social criteria.
Registration and equipment
The local partner organizations are responsible for enrollment and the procurement of school uniforms, materials and – if necessary – transportation.
Continuous support
Sponsors regularly receive insights into everyday school life: photos, report cards, and reports. The children are also informed about the sponsorship in an age-appropriate manner.
Long-term perspective
A sponsorship should ideally last for several years. It accompanies the child through important educational phases – with reliability and patience.
Donation receipts
For your support, you will of course receive an official donation receipt, which you can use for tax purposes.
The Education System in Tanzania
Tanzania's education system is strongly influenced by its colonial past. During the colonial period, education was primarily geared toward the interests of the colonial powers and a small elite, severely limiting access for the majority of the local population.
After independence in 1961, President Julius Nyerere implemented comprehensive reforms, making primary education compulsory and promoting the expansion of public schools to make education accessible to all. Despite this progress, challenges remain, particularly regarding the quality of public schools and equal opportunities.
Structure of the Tanzanian School System
The school system is based on the British model and usually begins at around the age of three. Despite the expansion of state educational institutions, challenges remain regarding equipment, quality, and equal access.
Core Values of our Work
Equal opportunities
All children should have equal opportunities regardless of gender, age or physical appearance.
Needs orientation
Each sponsorship is tailored to the individual context of the child and his or her family.
Barrier removal
We want to reduce structural barriers without creating new dependencies
Relationship at eye level
The connection between child, family, sponsor and team is respectful, open and equal.
Local responsibility
Decisions are made jointly with our local partners. They know the circumstances, needs, and challenges best.
Our Partner Schools
Davis Preparatory School
Primary school
Davis Preparatory School was founded in 2004 and is located within walking distance of the Fruitful Orphanage. It offers a comprehensive primary education from preschool to seventh grade, based on the national curriculum, supplemented by additional teaching materials from Kenya and Uganda. The school places particular emphasis on individualized student development and supporting children from socially disadvantaged families and orphans.
Cost:
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Annual fee: €500 (including school materials, meals, and school uniforms)
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Basic equipment in the first year: approx. 30 €
(School bag, three pairs of shoes – school and sports shoes, socks, passport photos, headgear)
Payments can be made flexibly, semi-annually or annually – whichever suits you best.
Shine English Medium School
Primary school
Shine English Medium School is part of the Fruitful Orphanage and was founded in 2022 in Kikwe, a rural region outside of Arusha. The school offers English-language primary education from preschool to seventh grade. Small class sizes, diverse artistic and sports activities, and a safe school bus ensure individualized and holistic development.
Cost:
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Annual fee: €600 (including school materials, meals, school uniforms, and transportation)
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Basic equipment in the first year: approx. 30 €
(School bag, three pairs of shoes – school and sports shoes, socks, passport photos, headgear)
Payments can be made flexibly, semi-annually or annually – whichever suits you best.
Intel Vibrant Secondary School
Secondary School
Intel Secondary School is located on the Muriet campus outside Arusha. The school offers secondary education with boarding places for approximately 120 students. In addition to imparting academic knowledge, the school places great emphasis on values education, responsible behavior, and practical learning projects.
Cost:
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Annual fee: €800 (including accommodation, meals, school uniform, supervision, state examinations, and medical care)
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Basic equipment for school enrollment: approx. 150 €
(Bedding, mattress, towels, passport photos, hygiene items, leisure clothing, cleaning supplies, school materials and pocket money)
Payments can be made flexibly, semi-annually or annually – whichever suits you best.