Project Zawadi

We loved seeing this post from Peace Corps Tanzania.

One of the most rewarding things about education is that its impact often isn’t fully visible until many years later.

A former student becomes a leader. A teacher becomes a colleague.

Congratulations to Joel on the important work he is doing today, and thank you to Peace Corps Tanzania for sharing this story.

Proof that investing in education matters.

Brian Singer: A Teacher Who Left a Lasting Legacy

More than 20 years later, a powerful story of impact has come full circle.

Joel, now a Peace Corps staff member in Tanzania, has reunited with his former teacher and Peace Corps Volunteer Brian Singer, a man who forever changed how he saw learning.
Joel recalls:
“In 1993, Brian arrived in the Mara region to teach O‑Level Mathematics. From day one, we knew he was different. He didn’t just stand at the front of the room he moved around, engaged us, made sure everyone understood. No student was ever left behind. His energy, patience, and passion made math exciting and accessible.”

Brian’s influence reached far beyond the classroom. He built deep bonds with the community — friendships that still stand strong today.

A beautiful reminder that great teachers don’t just teach; they transform lives.
And sometimes, decades later, life gives us the chance to say thank you🙏

We have 31 Project Zawadi students currently in college—and something as simple as a laptop can make a huge difference for them.

In Tanzania, laptops are difficult to access and often much more expensive than they are here.

We’re looking for working, gently used laptops that can support students with research, writing, and coursework.

If you have one you no longer use, we would be grateful to put it to good use. Brian will be traveling to Tanzania on June 1 and can bring a few with him.

Please send us a message if you’re interested in donating.

Thank you for supporting students as they work toward their goals.

Former college students (in orange) returned recently to help students plant trees.

Happy belated Birthday to Erasto!
We appreciate you.

ASANTENI SANA!

Thank you so much the individuals who supported the 2026 Kilimanjaro Benefit Run. Because of you, the Access 2 Tanzania guides and staff not only reached their goal—they exceeded it. I know many of you are waiting to hear how the guide leaderboard shook out. The top three slots went to Alex (and his family), Maningo and Wilfred. It was a very tight race until the very end.

Thanks to so many individuals, the real winners are the students who will now have meals at school—giving them a better chance to learn and move forward.