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The Umoja Centre

Let's Get Quizical

On 1 March 2012 the 5th Let's Get Quizical quiz night was held to raise funds for The Umoja Centre. It was held in central London and over 70 crazy quiz enthusiasts  came along to win great prizes and prove that their team was the brainiest!

It was a great success and raised over £450! Thank you to everyone who came along to support The Umoja Centre and also thank you to everyone who kindly donated raffle prizes, in particular Nicole Farhi, Lush, Usama, Hawes and Curtis and Everyman Cinemas.


Thanks to our sponsors Lush cosmetics and Everyman cinemas

 

 

Work experience on Kilimanjaro

Fad August (far right) and David Loy, graduates of 2011, had the wonderful opportunity of taking part in work experience with a reputable tour company here in Arusha.

Both young men worked as porters, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro - David even spent Christmas Day on the mountain!

Fad and David are both now studying tourism at the Tropical Institute in Arusha. They hope to continue with work experience in their holidays.

 

Environment Week 2012

Umoja Centre’s 2nd Annual Environment Week will be held March 5th-9th. Throughout the week, students learn about various environmental issues that are affecting Tanzania, and the entire planet. In addition to science, students relate environmental issues to art, music, and drama, an important (and fun!) step in the learning process. The last day of the week is a celebration! Students present their artistic creations, and show off everything they’ve learned about the environment.

Volunteer science teacher and founder of Environment Week, Lizbeth Kiehn, says, “It is very important for students to understand and love the world around them. They need to protect it, and keep it beautiful. Environment Week is a fun way to get students involved, and I hope it will continue to grow, and make an impact. ”

We had a great time last year

 

A Poem: The Umoja Centre

By Michael Gombe

I was sick and I didn’t know of what disease

I ran out if ideas, clear thoughts to analyze

As the time went on as my future demoralized

What’s so bad, my hopes and wishes divorced

Optimistically, I got a place where all of

these are restored

It’s Umoja Centre aerial and bolded

I call it workshop where my mind being fixed

As I know an empty mind is a workshop of the devil

That’s why I study hard to reach the high level

Fight against poverty, through the education

From me, my sons and daughters,

Read more...
 

Presenting...The Umoja Hammers

Laura Brooks from the UK, set up a girls football team with weekly practice at a local field...

None had ever played before, but were eager to match the boys in their football skills. And they did! The whole school went to support the big game against local team K Youth. Sadly The Umoja Hammers lost 1-0 to an off-side goal!

Laura says “the girls showed great dedication and team work and I am very proud of all of them.”

Read more...
 

International Men’s Day in Arusha

On Saturday 19th November, The Umoja Centre, along with Youth Challenge International and several local NGOs, celebrated the first ever International Men’s Day in Arusha! This year’s message was giving boys the best possible start in life. The students performed dramas to educate the community on the role of men in family life and health. Over 200 people attended and took part in activities like a watermelon eating contest, chicken races, HIV testing, an educational panel and dancing.  It was great fun for all!


 

The End of an Era - 2011 Students Graduate

Our wonderful 2011 students have now graduated from their Foundation Year at the centre into our Outplacement Programme. All 35 graduates have now been placed successfully into the Outplacement Programme. A fantastic 23 students have won places at secondary school, 2 into teacher training with others into various vocational courses including Laboratory Technician and Electrician training. We are immensely proud!

Of course this is a time for celebration, with the last day of term filled with fun - including a talent show and a visit from Father Christmas!

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Enrich your life - Sponsor with us!

With the new year fast approaching, so is the start of the new Umoja term! In January 2012 we will be offering 40 really deserving young people the chance of a free education and thus a brighter future!

We would like to make a special appeal for new sponsors to come forward! Our aim is to be able to assign two sponsors for each of our bright young stars. Our Youth Sponsorship Programme ensures that we can keep our centre running; providing funds for teachers, books, food, medical care and much more.

If you would like to help provide an amazing group of disadvantaged young people with the chance of a better life then why not become an Umoja sponsor? You will be giving the life changing gift of education (and in doing so - enjoy the fantastic experience and warmth that being an Umoja Sponsor brings!!)

The sponsorship rates for 2012 are $35 AUD / USD, £18 per month. Give up a couple of lunches or a night out for us!

Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. THANK YOU

 

About Us

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The Umoja Centre is a registered charity

UK charity no. - 1136792

Tanzanian NGO registration no. - 00003335

In project partnership with Global Development Group (ABN 57 102 400 993), Australia.


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Become a volunteer

The Umoja Centre is always looking for skilled volunteers. If you have a skill to share please contact us to discuss how and when you can help.

At the moment we are particularly keen to hear from teachers of English or Computer Skills, there is also plenty of work to do in the office.

 

Become a Volunteer...

Umoja overseas

There are Umoja charities registered in the UK and Australia who are committed to raising funds for the Umoja Centre.

They need help to run fundraising events and to spread the word about what Umoja is achieving.

 

 

 

 

Sponsor a student

For only £18 ($35 AUD) per month you could really make a difference to a young persons life. Or share with a friend for only £9 ($17.50 AUD) per month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sponsor a Student today...