In rural Tanzania, education is often the key that unlocks a brighter future. Yet for many girls attending Kisarika Secondary School in Uru North Ward near Moshi, simply getting to school each day is a challenge—and a risk.
Seattle-Limbe Sister Cities Association (SLSCA), in partnership with Moshi Rotary and local education leaders, is raising $85,000 to build a safe girls' dormitory that will transform educational opportunities for young women in the region.
Build Her Future: Kisarika Girls' Dormitory Project
The Challenge
Kisarika Secondary School currently provides boarding facilities for boys, but girls do not have access to safe student housing. Many female students must walk up to 10 kilometers (6 miles) each day or find alternative accommodations far from their families.
These circumstances expose girls to serious risks, including:
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Gender-based violence and harassment
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Early pregnancy
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Chronic fatigue from long commutes
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Poor attendance and academic performance
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Increased likelihood of dropping out of school
No student should have to choose between her safety and her education.
Our Solution
Together, we will construct a modern girls' dormitory at Kisarika Secondary School that will provide safe, secure housing for 80–160 female students.
The dormitory will include:
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Safe and secure sleeping accommodations
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Beds, mattresses, and personal lockers
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Toilets and bathing facilities
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Electrical systems and security lighting
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Online computer access
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A supportive environment for studying and personal growth
This project will remove barriers that prevent girls from completing their secondary education and create opportunities for future generations of young women.
The Impact of Your Gift
Immediate Benefits
Your support will help create:
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Increased attendance and punctuality
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Improved student safety and well-being
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More time for studying and academic success
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Greater peace of mind for parents and families
Long-Term Change
The dormitory will help:
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Improve examination performance
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Reduce school dropout rates
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Reduce early pregnancy among students
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Increase the number of girls completing secondary education
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Strengthen gender equity throughout the community
When a girl stays in school, entire communities benefit.
Project Partners
This initiative is made possible through collaboration between:
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Seattle-Limbe Sister Cities Association (SLSCA)
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Moshi Rotary
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Kisarika Secondary School Administration
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Uru North Ward Education Leadership
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Community Leaders and Local Stakeholders
For decades, SLSCA has worked to improve lives across Africa through clean water projects, healthcare support, educational initiatives, and community development programs.
Our Goal: $85,000
Every donation helps lay the foundation for a safer future.
Whether you sponsor a brick, furnish a room, or support construction costs, your contribution directly impacts the lives of girls striving to complete their education.