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June 24, 2014
The School of St Jude, Tanzania
She has transformed thousands of lives by providing education in a society where education is a privilege for most, and along the way, created jobs for over 400 local Tanzanians. In recognition of her selfless contribution to improving the lives of others, the Australian government awarded her the awarded her a Member of the Order […]
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June 20, 2014
Snapper focuses on Africa
Photographer Simon Scott is preparing  for a trip to Tanzania with his 10-year-old son.  The Armidale snapper will will travel to the School of St Jude, founded by Guyra woman Gemma Sisia, with his son Fletcher. Scott will lend his photography skills to the St Jude cause.  It will be his fourth such trip. “Once […]
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June 18, 2014
Fond memories of my time in Arusha
One of our wonderful supporters Raymond McLaren played a huge part in helping St Jude’s get off the ground. Raymond headed out to the school in 2003 and helped the fundis (tradespeople) to install some water tanks to collect drinking water as well as assisting with the guttering at the back of what is now […]
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June 11, 2014
Marta and St Joseph's make a world of difference to Tanzanian children
Five years ago, St Joseph’s Primary School teacher Marta Cummings launched a fundraising effort with an eager group of grade 1 children, aiming to make a difference to the lives of children in Tanzania. Since then, the Prahran resident has expanded the program to include the whole school. The school community – including staff, students […]
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June 9, 2014
Tanzania: Ten Challenges Ahead
As a developing African nation, Tanzania faces many ongoing social issues. These come in a variety of areas, including education, health, and gender equality, and can cause incredible hardship for those affected. These issues place a particular strain on Tanzania’s poor, who lack the resources, knowledge and opportunities to break free from the cycle of […]
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May 30, 2014
Q and A with Bibi Anna, head of St Jude's Parents' Committee
St Jude’s Parents’ Committee acts as a voice for parents of our students. It has been running since 2004 and headed by a strong, Tanzanian woman, Bibi Anna. Our Media Relations Officer Steph Fitzpatrick caught up with Bibi Anna to find out more about what the Parents’ Committee does at St Jude’s. Firstly, can you […]
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May 22, 2014
Form 5 students embark on their senior studies
Our secondary students have started arguably, their most critical years at school, Form 5, which is the first installment of their A levels (senior studies).  Form 5 students Amani and Jacklyn are excited about the year ahead as they have a firmer idea about where their senior studies could lead to. Amani has his heart […]
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May 15, 2014
The gift of an education
When Gemma Sisia witnessed the overwhelming number of Tanzanian children living in poverty and missing out on a good education back in 2002, she set out to build The School of St Jude. The Australian-born educator started the school with three students and one teacher, and now provides a free, high quality education to more […]
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May 13, 2014
Aussie volunteers give back to a humanitarian project in Tanzania
As the country celebrates National Volunteer Week, Australian volunteers are making a big difference in Tanzania by working at one of Africa’s largest non-profits’, The School of St Jude, which is fighting poverty through education. In 2010, Melbourne resident Paula Selway decided to leave the comforts of home behind to begin a long-term volunteering stint […]
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May 12, 2014
The School of St Jude making a world of difference in Tanzania
Australians from volunteering program The School of St Jude are in Tanzania providing education to underprivileged children to help break the poverty cycle.   Founded by Melbourne resident Gemma Sisia, St Jude’s started with only three students in 2002 and now provides education to more than 1800 children. Ms Sisia was inspired to create the […]
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