Neema International

Did you know that at our secondary school, learning goes far beyond books and classrooms? This is more than just a school for students; it is a community they take pride in.

That sense of ownership is reflected in how they spend their free time. Students willingly help in the kitchen and take care of shared spaces, contributing to a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.

These everyday experiences build practical life skills while also strengthening responsibility, independence, teamwork, and respect for shared spaces. It is encouraging to see students actively involved, taking initiative, and growing into confident young people who value their school.

Employee Spotlight
He Doesn’t Just Manage, He Builds: 12 Years with Nobert Urio

For the past 12 years, Nobert Urio has faithfully served at Neema International as operations manager. His work has played an important role in shaping both the organization and the lives of the children it supports.

Nobert is recognized for his practical, hands-on leadership and his commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment for children to learn and grow. He has personally managed and actively participated in the construction of several key facilities, including the food store, sports equipment store, computer classroom, and nursery classrooms. From planning to ex*****on, he remains closely involved to ensure each space is functional and beneficial for the children.

In addition to construction work, Nobert oversees infrastructure development and procurement across the organization. His role helps ensure that daily operations run smoothly and that the learning environment remains safe, organized, and well-maintained.

His journey reflects consistency, hard work, and purpose. Before joining the organization, Nobert began as a volunteer while supporting himself through small-scale farming activities, including growing vegetables and selling chickens. Even during this time, his commitment to working with children remained strong, gradually shaping the path that led to his long-term service.

One of his strongest inspirations is Helena, now working as a medical laboratory assistant at Mount Meru Hospital in Arusha. He witnessed her journey from the beginning, from receiving educational support to studying medical laboratory science in India and finally returning to work in the medical field. Her transformation continues to remind him that with the right support, dedication, and opportunity, meaningful change is possible.

Meet Witness, a 12-year-old girl whose one decision changed her life forever.

Witness is in Standard Seven at our pre and primary school in Uru Village, but her journey to get there is nothing short of extraordinary.

When Neema first met Witness, she was just three years old. Neema visited her home and saw the reality of her situation: Witness was living with her grandmother, with no way to attend school, no regular meals, no proper guidance, and no clear path forward. There was very little hope.

But Neema made a decision that would change everything.

From that moment, Neema became a consistent presence in Witness’s life, providing the basic needs, the love, and the stability she had never known. For the first time, Witness had someone in her corner.

Today, Witness walks with confidence. She has a dream: to become an accountant, because she believes financial knowledge empowers people to manage their lives and build better futures. That quiet, determined dream belongs to a girl who once had nothing, and now has everything she needs to reach it.

“Neema has been a part of my journey toward a better future,” she says. “I get all the basic needs here and a love I never thought I would have.”