Then and Now: A look back on nearly 20 years
Kujali International’s founder, Sydney Schaef, shares the story of two young women crossing paths at an orphanage in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, and finding their way over twenty years of friendship. The text. The big news. She did it. I will never forget the day the message came through. It was a Friday morning in late spring of 2024. “Guess what???” she wrote. I had been zipping around my house, cleaning up the tornado that... Read More
A Look Back On 2013: A Year of Renewal
A letter from Executive Director, Sydney Schaef Dear Friends of Kujali, This year, alongside new milestones and memories, we celebrate renewal: the time and opportunity to discover again our purpose and vision, to evaluate our impact and effectiveness, and to re-imagine our future as an organization committed to creating new opportunities for underserved youth in East Africa through education and social entrepreneurship. As I write, I’m thinking... Read More
A visit to Don Bosco
A reflection from field team member, Abdulrahim Chotta, after his visit to Don Bosco – a well-known local vocational training program that provides affordable courses & certifications, as well as job placement services to vulnerable youth in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania: On 13th November 2013 I visited Don Bosco Oyster Bay Vocational training in Dar Es Salaam for the purpose of learning how this vocational training is being operated. My visit... Read More
Tanzania Leadership Team Hosts “New School” Informational Session With Local Youth
Kujali’s Tanzanian leadership team is getting the word out about Kujali’s “New School” Program, and the opportunities it will help create for low-income youth in Dar-es-Salaam. Directors Suma Mwakanyamale and Abdulrahim Chotta, along with new Counselor Sakina Abdullah and Communications Coordinator David Edward, welcomed local youth at Kujali’s New School Center in Kinondoni, Dar-es-Salaam, this past week and provided... Read More
Kujali Hires Counselor for “New School” Program
We’re excited to share that we’ve hired our full-time Counselor for Kujali New School! After reviewing applications, interviewing a number of candidates, and hosting a “trial” introductory counseling session with finalists and several Kujali students, we are thrilled to announce that we have selected Sakina Abdallah to join our team! Sakina will be leading Kujali’s efforts to develop and implement Kujali’s youth... Read More
Celebrating First Alumnus, Accepted to University of Dar-es-Salaam
David Focus was one of our founding students at HSS in 2007. Now six years later, David has completed “Ordinary Level” high school, “Advanced Level” high school, and recently applied to join the top public university in Tanzania. We just received the news, and are so thrilled to share: David has been accepted to join the University of Dar-es-Salaam (UDSM)!! We are celebrating this amazing success, and remembering the day... Read More
Reach New Heights: Applications Now Open, 5th Annual “Climb for Kujali” event, August 2014
Looking for a little adventure in 2014? Applications are now open for Kujali Adventure Travel’s flagship “Climb for Kujali” event!! Climb for Kujali is an opportunity to summit one of the most beautiful and prestigious mountains in the world, while making a direct impact on the lives of orphaned and vulnerable youth in Tanzania. Learn more about the event and/or submit your application today to engage@kujali.org! Read More
Kujali “New School” Program to Launch
We’re excited to announce that applications will open this month for Kujali’s pilot “New School” Program in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania! Kujali “New School” is all about a new approach to educating and equipping disadvantaged youth with the tools for change that prioritizes customized learning pathways, individualized coaching and counseling, career advocacy support, and access to technology, extensive learning tools,... Read More
Congratulations, Climb for Kujali 2013 Team!
It was another incredible adventure in Tanzania this summer! This year’s Climb for Kujali team was a fun-loving and adventurous bunch! Seven of the climbers — Nate Kraynak, Jeff Bator, Lisa Coniglio, Katie Brooks, Kimberly Becker, Rahman Miller, and Kyle Laudadio — are employees of event-sponsor United States Liability Insurance (USLI), and three participants — Susan Smedal, Rob Tell,and Amy Mesick — are employees... Read More
Kujali Midnight Madness
will we see you there? Join us on Friday, July 19th 2013 for Kujali’s upcoming summer charity benefit event! Come out to support our work in East Africa, and enjoy some competitive basketball, dinner, games, and raffle prizes! Special thanks to our host, North Penn Art — celebrating its 50th year of hosting family & friends for basketball tournaments through their very own “Kraynak Basketball Association”, and remembering its... Read More
