The School of St Jude in Arusha has given the gift of education to 150 of the poorest children from Tanzania who will receive a completely free, high-quality education in January. It was an emotional and happy day for the parents and students this week, as they were fitted in their very own St Jude's […]
We can’t tell the story of The School of St Jude without telling the story of a young woman with a big heart, $10 in her pocket and a dream to fulfill. That woman is Gemma, born to the Rice family on a sheep farm in Guyra, about a six-hour drive north of Sydney, Australia. […]
Gemma Sisia is an Australian woman who founded The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania. Her work fighting poverty through education has turned this private, charity-funded school into one of East Africa's most renowned educational institutions. St Jude is the patron saint of hopeless causes, which suits Gemma and her pursuit to educate the […]
Culture is the total way of life that people in the society are blessed with. Culture is the characteristics of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. Through culture we are governed by norms and customs, which are the pillars of any society. If these […]
Since sending out the latest newsletter we are excited to have all four water heaters purchased! This year’s Every Piece Counts appeal has gone really well, and we're so grateful for all of you who have stepped up to contribute toward a piece of St Jude’s. Often it is the smallest of ideas which make […]
