The school bell sounds and hundreds of Tanzanian children pile out of their classrooms as laughter, singing and shouting fill the air. More than 1650 children from impoverished backgrounds from the Arusha region, in Northern Tanzania, are relishing in a free, high quality education at The School of St Jude. 

They’re now closer to realising their dreams compared to those studying in a Tanzanian government school where there are limited resources, overcrowded classrooms and no meals. At St Jude’s, these children are challenging themselves to escape a life of poverty and are focused on becoming doctors, teachers or leaders in their field. 

The Delray Beach Rotary recently welcomed Kim Saville, Director of International Relations for The School of St Jude in Tanzania, East Africa to address the local club on the successes of the school for the impoverished children in that country.

The School of St Jude is a charity in Africa  that is providing free, quality education to more than 1,600 of the poorest children. It is located in Arusha, Tanzania

An insight into Gemma Sisia's vision of fighting poverty through education at The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania

Big plans have never scared Gemma Sisia.