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Mohammed Shaban Mhando
years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 2

Mohammed Shaban Mhando
years old

Date Of Birth: 2nd June, 2013

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 2

Mohammed is a sweet little boy in the second grade here at Fountain of Hope primary school. Whether you are a visitor or regular, he would treat you with that beautiful captivating smile followed by a formal greeting, "Good morning Sir/ Madam". Although he doesn't speak much, his joy is contagious. It would be impossible to tell that he comes from a family living in extreme poverty in one of the most remote places in northern Tanzania. Or that he's had to skip meals as a baby as his parents couldn't provide food. You couldn't tell that he roughs it on the floor of their living room along with his 3 other siblings as there's only one bedroom in their house.

He now lives full-time here at New Life Foundation as a boarding school student, eating four meals a day, with a cushioned bed to sleep on, friends to play with, all while getting quality English medium education from one of the best schools in the country. Mohammed cleary enjoys life here at New Life Foundation as you can find him skimming picture books at the library or playing football with his mates. One of his dreams is to become an accomplished footballer.
Hasani Obed Shabani
years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 1

Hasani Obed Shabani
years old

Date Of Birth: 4th November, 2012

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 1

Hasani is that boy who walks around the school in short quick steps as if he's already late for a critical meeting/ appointment somewhere. He has that sense of urgency with him. While everyone is still busy writing their lines, his hand is shot up indicating he's already finished. He is the first one to walk out of an exam room, or collect an assignment. If you want something done quickly and urgently, he's the guy.

Of course, it makes sense when you realize that he is the only boy in a family of four children. His father left the family when Hasani was only a little boy, and since then, he's had to step up and fill the role left by his father. His mother, not having any formal education, picks up day-jobs around the village to support her family, and Hasani is her right-hand man.

He now lives as a boarding school student here at New Life Foundation. He shows aptitude in his classes and aspires to become a doctor in future and help his family.
Magreth Mathayo Lamaiyo
years old

Gender: female

Grade: Grade 2

Magreth Mathayo Lamaiyo
years old

Date Of Birth: 2nd January, 2011

Gender: female

Grade: Grade 2

Margreth is a calm sweet girl in the second grade here at Fountain of Hope Primary School. When asked to describe Margeth, her class teacher exclaimed, "Ooh she's such a darling"! Then added, "She's almost an ideal student. Setting an example to her in friends in character, devotion, responsibility, and attitude".

Now that is an interesting assessment given that Margeth comes from a family of abusive alcoholic and irresponsible parents who hardly provide basic needs for their children. Coming from a popular Maasai settlement area in Monduli, Arusha, Margeth's future looked quite bleak with the chances of getting a quality education seemingly unlikely given her gender, state of the family, and the lifestyle of her parents. Luckily, New Life Foundation intervened brought her through an outreach program for children coming from unprivileged backgrounds. She has been an absolute joy having her around, and we wait in awe to see the full potential that God has placed within her.

She likes reading and counting numbers; her favourite colour is yellow and she enjoys playing "Mdako". A popular game among girls, very similar to juggling.
Nuru Tumaini
years old

Gender: female

Grade: Grade 3

Nuru Tumaini
years old

Date Of Birth: 9th June, 2010

Gender: female

Grade: Grade 3

Nuru means "light or belight" in English. And we can't help but think of her as the "light" of her family. She is the second born in a family of 5 children. Neither one of her parents had formal education, meaning the family doensn't have a stable income. Her father supports the family from the little he makes as a night's watchman in someone's property while her mother is usually home taking care of her younger siblings.

She will be one of the few girls in her entire clan to get education, and perhaps the first one to attend an English medium school from primary level. She is already excelling in English and Social Studies after only been at New Life Foundation for about a year! Unlike most girls, you can find her kicking the ball around with the boys after class hours, or driving around one of the homemade toys cars made out of plastic bottles. She aspires to be a teacher when she's older, and we can tell - she's got a future. Just as her name suggests, her future looks bright!
Baraka Daudi Jackson
years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 3

Baraka Daudi Jackson
years old

Date Of Birth: 14th January, 2012

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 3

Baraka (meaning "Blessing" in English) is one of our most active students in second grade here at Fountain of Hope Primary School. You can find him making laps around the school during breaks and occasionally, speeding down the corridor on his way to or from the bathroom. For a 9-year-old who never knew his father and lives solely with his mother, he seems to be enjoying life quite well here at New Life Foundation. He is such a joy to have around. Baraka comes from Monduli, a popular Maasai settlement area in northern Tanzania, his mother supports him and his sibling through picking up petty jobs around the community.

It is no surprise that he's favourite sport is football and sprinting, although it comes with a little surprise that he would aspire to become to a soldier.
Musa Charles Peter
years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 2

Musa Charles Peter
years old

Date Of Birth: 14th August, 2013

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 2

For an 8-year-old, Musa (Swahili for Moses) has had to endure more than his fair share of family issues. He is the first-born in a family of two children. From an early age, Musa realized that he had become the father of the family when his mother became mentally ill and lost her ability to recognize people - sometimes even her own children. Soon after father took off, leaving Musa at the hands of his grandmother along with his little sibling.

The elderly woman supports her grandchildren and her mentally ill daughter by selling food items at a local market. Once in a while, good Samaritans from her community would drop by her house with small gifts and monetary support. However, she hardly makes enough to support her grandchildren and their mother.

Musa arrived at Fountain of Hope Primary School earlier this year through an outreach program for needy children. He has settled well in our community and lifestyle here at New Life Foundation, especially excelling in mathematics in the second grade. He wants to become a pilot and travel the world!
Andrea Joel john
years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 1

Andrea Joel john
years old

Date Of Birth: 14th March, 2011

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 1

Andrea can't tell you much about his parents. He remembers, vaguely, a few memories when his mother would strap him on her back with a "Kitenge" as she ran errants at the market-places and around the village. "Kitenge" or "Khanga" is a traditional East African cotton fabric used for women clothing. Andrea must have been 5 years old when his mother took off at the first light of dawn leaving him at the hands of her elderly mother. Andrea has been raised by her maternal grandmother ever-since, with neither word from the mother nor the father. His grandmother is now weak and can hardly support herself, she is a regular at a local market in Monduli area where she resides, usually selling firewoods and plant parts as local medicine.

Andrea however, is almost always in joyful. You can find him kicking the ball around with his friends in the field or scribbling at a blackboard after class hours. He aspires to become a teacher when he grows up. He likes red color (you will usually spot him wearing his favourite red jersey while playing football).
Debora Phabian Kasi
years old

Gender: female

Grade: Grade 3

Debora Phabian Kasi
years old

Date Of Birth: 8th June, 2011

Gender: female

Grade: Grade 3

Debora is the first-born in a family of two. She doesn't know her father. She lives with her mother, who spends almost her entire day picking up whatever job she can find to support her daughters. Her mother doesn't have formal education, leaving her income soley at the mercy of whoever might take pity on her offer her a day job. To make ends meet, she sells food items such as vegetables, carrots, tomatoes during market days and at other times, sell them door to door. Debora and her family reside in Monduli, a popular Maasai settlement in Arusha.

Debora aspires to be a doctor when gets older, and help her mother and her younger sibling. When she is doing her school chores or studying, you can find her playing "Rede" with friends. "Rede" is a popular children's sport here in Tanzania, especially with girls where one has to avoid getting hit by a soft ball.
Eligibo Elias Hankwa
9 years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 3

Eligibo Elias Hankwa
9 years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 3

Eligibo is the second child in a family of three children. He lives in Chekereni village with both of his parents who are farmers. Small scale farming is the only income the family has - barely enough to provide the basic needs of the family. Funds for a good education isn't in the family budget but now Eligibo has that chance. Eligibo likes to play football. When he grows up he wants to be a train driver.
Blessing Emanuel Munisi
years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 1

Blessing Emanuel Munisi
years old

Date Of Birth: 21st January, 2014

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 1

Blessing is a very active boy. He lives with both parents and other three siblings. His father is a pastor while his mother she doesn't work.

He likes playing and driving cars, he would like to be a preacher when he grows up.
David Marko Temba
11 years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 5

David Marko Temba
11 years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 5

He is the second born in the family of three children, his older sister also studies at Fountain of Hope. He lives with both parents in Arusha region. His father does not have a permanent job; he assists builders whenever he gets an opportunity. His mother was one of the care givers at New Life Foundation but for now she babysits some people's children at her home.

David likes Science and playing football, he also wants to be a science professor in the future.
Loserian Letura Elias
years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 2

Loserian Letura Elias
years old

Date Of Birth: 29th November, 2011

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 2

Loserian comes from Maasai tribe. He lives with both parents and there are three children in his family. He is the first born and his parents engage in pastoralism just like all Maasai.The family's income is not sufficient to cater for their basic needs and education. Loserian likes mathematics and he wants to be a doctor when he grows up.
Neiyo Richard Mollel
years old

Gender: female

Grade: Grade 2

Neiyo Richard Mollel
years old

Date Of Birth: 12th May, 2012

Gender: female

Grade: Grade 2

Neiyo comes from Maasai area. She lives with her both parents. She is the sixth born in a family of seven children. Her parents engage in pastoralism just like any other Maasai.

Neiyo likes maths and would like to be a pilot when she grows up.

She likes singing and reading.
Smith Gasto Mwase
years old

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 6

Smith Gasto Mwase
years old

Date Of Birth: 25th April, 2010

Gender: male

Grade: Grade 6

Smith is the first-born in a family of two children. He lives with both parents. His father commutes people on a motorcycle while his mother sells vegetables in a small market as part of getting income. The family needs support to pay for Smith's school fees as they do not earn enough.

Smith is a hard worker at school and likes Mathematics, English, running and singing. When he grows up he would like to be a teacher.
Laura Godfrey Muhimbano
years old

Gender: female

Grade: Grade 2

Laura Godfrey Muhimbano
years old

Date Of Birth: 9th September, 2013

Gender: female

Grade: Grade 2

Laura lives with her parents in Arusha region she is the last born in the family of two children. Her mother got accident many years ago and is unable to work. Her father is doing petty business and he is unable to support Laura's education due to the low income.

Laura loves Mathematics. She is a lovely and charming girl. She wants to be a singer when she grows up.

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