dorm buildings arranged in a curve with trees and pink flowers

Trip Update from Karatu

Our first day-and-a-half in Tanzania was very eventful, with visits to the Maasae Girls School and Orkeeswa Secondary School in Monduli, and to the Rift Valley Children's Village in Karatu.

Field Trip to Tanzania

On January 27 we leave for a two-week trip to Tanzania with our volunteer builder. The trip will include visits to a number of schools across northern Tanzania to learn about their construction methods, and a week-long stay in Bushasha village. A very exciting field trip! Read about our trip goals and itinerary.
Tanzanian children doing homework on the floor

December Progress Report

We're continuing to move forward in preparing to build Twegashe School. Some of our successes so far include finding a construction supervisor, discovering the "perfect" toilet technology, reaching 20% of our fundraising goal, and getting local US high school students involved with our project!
different types of latrines

In search of the perfect toilet

We've been researching many different types of toilets looking for a safe, economical, culturally appropriate, and environmentally friendly design. We're pleased to report that we think we've found an answer: the microflush biofil toilet.
team members studying site map

Partners in Design

NAC Architecture is working with CORE Tanzania on a pro bono basis to design the school buildings and staff housing for Twegashe Primary School in Bushasha village.
kitchen with black walls, pots cooking over firewood, lots of smoke

Development and the Environment in Tanzania

Read about some of the impacts of development on the environment in Tanzania, and how CORE Tanzania is trying to help promote sustainability.
grassy hillside

Land Donation Progress

Villagers have shown their support by donating a fifteen-acre plot of land near the main road into the village for construction of Twegashe Primary School.
red dirt road full of school children

Tanzania Travel Tips

Planning to travel to Tanzania? Here are some tips about the weather, visas, immunizations, and electrical outlets to save you time and legwork.
group of village children of various ages

Missing Out on Education

Most of the children in this picture are school age, but they are not attending school for a variety of reasons.