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September 30, 2015
Medical classes a real eye-opener
It was an insight into the world of medicine many of our eager senior secondary biology students had been waiting for. Six medical specialists from the United States, with experience ranging from ophthalmology to public health, found they were equally impressed with our students’ response to their two-day visit. “(The students) have a great awareness, […]
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September 30, 2015
On the radio waves of success
Jacklyn knows what she wants to do when she grows up and is making sure she accomplishes her goals.
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September 28, 2015
Living The Great Australian Dream... In Africa
I went for a jog this afternoon. It may have been hot, bone-dry and dusty, and I shared the animal dung-peppered village paths with all sorts of exhaust-billowing vehicles, but this afternoon's exercise will likely be some of the best I'll ever experience. Because, despite all that, every run my husband and I have taken […]
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September 17, 2015
Three ways to self-sufficiency
An on-site mill, a vegetable farm and solar water heaters are some of the new projects that are helping us become self-sufficient.
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September 11, 2015
Students taste national success
St Jude's Science Day winner, Smart House with Rasberry Pi, takes out national technology award.
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September 10, 2015
Meet an Aussie Volunteer Empowering Kids in Tanzania
The School of St Jude has a noble mission: to educate disadvantaged, bright students from the Arusha District to become moral and intellectual leaders in their country and for St Jude's to thereby demonstrate educational leadership in Tanzania. To make it happen, the nonprofit provides a quality education to 150 new students every year - […]
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September 9, 2015
Erick is influencing Africa
Our charismatic secondary student is a force to be reckoned with.
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September 4, 2015
Educating Children Around the World
Gemma Sisia grew up with six brothers on an Australian farm, riding horses and motorbikes, trout fishing, and swimming in waterfalls. Her parents passed on to her a strong sense of justice and the desire to help others. After college, Gemma worked as a teacher in a rural school in Uganda. There, she experienced an […]
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September 4, 2015
Fighting poverty through education in Tanzania
The School of St Jude in northern Tanzania fights poverty through education. You won’t find it highlighted in glossy travel brochures but it’s a memorable destination and a worthwhile experience. While not the journey, it can be a fulfilling detour. The story of St Jude’s has been told through its inspiring and indefatigable founder, Gemma […]
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September 4, 2015
Meet 'Captain Victor'
Meet unsponsored student Victor, a master of languages, top of his Grade 1 computer and science classes and a future pilot!
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