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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
