MBOGWE DISTRICT- In many rural communities across Tanzania, the promise of free education continues to collide with a difficult reality. When schools lack basic infrastructure, it is families and communities who step in to fill the gap. In Masumbwe Ward, Mbogwe District, one of the most visible challenges facing students at Masumbwe and Muungano Primary Schools was the severe shortage of desks. For years, children attended classes without proper seating, forced to sit on dusty classroom floors. This issue not only affected their comfort, but also their ability to learn effectively.
From Reflection to Renewal: The Kuyenda Collective’s Journey and Future Path
From 10–12 March 2026, partners of the Kuyenda Collective gathered for a reflection and sustainability workshop to review our journey since 2021 and shape the path forward beyond the current Education Out Loud (EOL) funding period ending in December 2026.