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
My name is Megan.
I just finished grade 7 here in Canada. Last year when my sister came back from Tanzania, she recounted helping students from HOCET Secondary School who were close to her age, but who’s skill levels were much lower than she would have expected. Here in Canada, education is taken for granted, and although I am 12 and have heard about education being a problem in Africa, I never really thought about it until Jessie told me about her experiences.... Read More
They made it! Team Climb for Kujali 2011
Congratulations to our Climb for Kujali 2011 Team for an incredible journey! This year’s second annual Climb for Kujali event took us to new heights. A team of 13 climbers, made up of teachers, fitness trainers, high school students, businesswomen and men, engineers, and the like, together generated over $120,000 to support the work of Kujali. The group jumpstarted their ten-day trip with an overnight adventure to HOCET Secondary School,... Read More
HSS Class of 2010, Today: A Reflection
HOCET Secondary School’s 2010 Form IV graduates have inspired me, and are a great reminder to me of the impact HSS has on its students….. I was involved in Kujali’s graduate transition program- The Maendeleo (Development) Program- for HSS graduates last year. I specifically spent time teaching our graduates basic computer skills, including typing skills, word-processing, and media-based presentation skills. I also have spent individual... Read More
HSS School Store, Here to Stay
After an 8-week trial period, we’ve decided that the HSS “School Store” is here to stay! Well-stocked and student-run, the HSS School Store offers students the opportunity to purchase or rent a variety of items: soap, school supplies, sanitary pads, toothbrushes, uniforms, jewelry, juice, candy, radios, sports equipment, art supplies, music books, seeds for gardening, solar lamps, and so much more. “I bought seeds with... Read More
Announcing Climb For Kujali 2011: Now Calling
In the past six days you’ve been to work, school, or home. You’ve eaten. And slept. You’ve hung out with friends, studied for a test, or met a deadline at work. Maybe you’ve even gone for a jog, or to the gym. Or maybe you wish you’d had the time. In the past six days you’ve done what you’ve always done. But in 2011, we challenge you to do something different. In six days, climb 19,340 feet. In... Read More
Now Calling: Join Us For Climb For Kujali 2011
They took on a mountain for our kids. This past summer, a team of eleven international climbers, led by Kujali’s Director of Development, Sarah Lowe, met in Moshi, Tanzania to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in support of HOCET Secondary School (HSS). Together, they raised over $75,000 for school construction, paving the way for HSS to become a registered boarding school in Tanzania. It was an inspiring journey for the team — exploring a new... Read More
Welcome to Kujali 2.0!
Welcome to Kujali’s new website! Thanks so much for visiting. We invite you to explore the new interface, catch up on the latest news, and learn about ways you can get involved with our work. Special thanks to Jonathan Kalan of puravidaphotos.com, Josh Wexelbaum, and David Lipps for your help! We’ve been eagerly awaiting and diligently preparing for the launch of our new site; and with it, we want to make a pledge to you. As supporters... Read More
Strategic Planning at HSS
It has been an important month for the HSS community. We’ve strengthened the dialogue among school stakeholders, asked the hard questions, reflected on challenges, and identified our greatest needs moving forward. Deanna Cherry, a non-profit consultant out of Los Angeles, CA, joined us in Tanzania for one month with her daughter, Haley, and facilitated strategic planning meetings with our students, our teachers, and HOCET’s Board of Directors... Read More
New ENVO Stoves at HSS! (and a very happy Head Cook)
Last year, we built a kitchen at HOCET Secondary School to replace the traditional hut that was in use before. How about a before and after photo? Until this month, the school’s Cook, Hussein, has been preparing food with firewood, as many people do in rural Tanzania. The open flames produce a tremendous amount of smoke and heat; it isn’t efficient, it certainly isn’t eco-friendly, and it has been really tough on Hussein and... Read More
