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Improving livelihoods of the communities in Tanzania through education and economic empowerment initiatives.

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Our free after-school arts and crafts program gives children space to imagine, explore, and create opportunities that many don’t have at school or at home.

Led by our Program Coordinator, Dina, these weekly sessions bring together 20–25 children from our community to learn new skills and bring their ideas to life. Along the way, they practise patience, problem-solving, teamwork, and expressing themselves with every creation giving them something to feel proud of. 💛

Sometimes, simple materials and a little encouragement can open up a whole world of possibilities.

Happy weekend from our young creators!
Sisi ni Jamii.

#SimbasFootprintsFoundation #ArtsAndCrafts #Creativity #AfterSchoolProgram #SisiNiJamii Moshi by @simbasfootprints

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Last week, we celebrated the opening of two computer labs at Mawenzi Secondary School and Jamhuri Primary School in Kilimanjaro—bringing our partnership with STAWI Technology to seven computer labs across public schools!

We believe access to digital learning is an important part of quality education. These spaces give students opportunities to build digital skills, explore ideas and develop confidence for the future.

This work supports Tanzania’s National Digital Education Strategy 2024/25–2029/30, which promotes technology in education to improve learning and reduce the digital divide.

Thank you, Stawi Technology, for this incredible partnership and shared commitment to public education. Together, we look forward to establishing two more labs in 2027! 🙌

Sisi ni Jamii. ❤️

#SimbasFootprintsFoundation #StawiTechnology #DigitalLiteracy #QualityEducation #Kilimanjaro SisiNiJamii by @simbasfootprints

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5 days ago

A wonderful week of connection, movement, and joy at Simbas! 💛🧘🏾‍♀️

We were delighted to welcome @me_la80 @yogamuesli , our partner and supporter, who shared her love of yoga with our staff, children, and women. Her sessions gave us time to stretch, breathe, laugh, and enjoy being together.

Thank you, Melanie, for sharing your time, energy, and kindness with our community. We’re grateful for your continued support and the beautiful memories we created together. Asante sana! 🌿

#SimbasFootprints #SisiNiJamii #CommunityWellbeing #yogatogether by @simbasfootprints

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When children help shape solutions, they become leaders in their communities. 💛
Simbas Children Baraza is one way we put that belief into practice.

Each month, child representatives from the schools we work with come together to share their ideas and learn about leadership, teamwork, collaboration, their rights, and how to stay safe. It is a space to build confidence, make connections, and ensure children’s voices help guide our work.

We are proud to see the children speaking up, listening to one another, and growing together. 🌱

#SimbasFootprintsFoundation #SisiNiJamii #ChildrensVoices #ChildLeadership #CommunityLed by @simbasfootprints

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12 days ago

☀️ A Week of Learning, Connection & Fun at Simbas! 💛

Last week, we held our annual Simbas Summer Camp, bringing together children and young people from across our programs for a full week of learning, creativity, play, and connection.

Throughout the week, the children participated in different activities designed not only to be fun, but also to create opportunities to learn, build friendships, express themselves, work together, and simply enjoy being kids.

One of the things we value most about Summer Camp is the opportunity it gives our team to spend meaningful time with the children and young people we work with. Beyond our regular programs and activities, these moments help us strengthen relationships, listen, laugh together, and continue building the sense of community that is at the heart of Simbas Footprints.

We were especially excited to see so many children showing up and participating throughout the week. Their energy, curiosity, laughter, and enthusiasm made this year’s camp incredibly special. ❤️

A big thank you to our amazing team for making the week possible, and to every child and young person who came and filled our Community Centre with so much life and joy.

Sisi ni Jamii — We are Community. 🫶🏽

#SimbasFootprints #SisiNiJamii #SummerCamp #Community #ChildrenAndYouth LearningThroughPlay YouthDevelopment Tanzania by @simbasfootprints

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24 days ago

We’re excited to continue our partnership with @songambele_initiative , bringing digital marketing training to our community in collaboration with @dottanzania (DOT).

What makes this especially meaningful is seeing local leaders and community members actively involved in the learning process. By building skills locally, we help ensure that knowledge doesn’t leave when a training ends—it stays, grows, and continues to benefit others.

From tailoring and entrepreneurship to digital skills, we’re proud to keep creating spaces where women and youth can learn, connect, and build new possibilities.

Sisi ni Jamii. ❤️

#SimbasFootprintsFoundation #EconomicEmpowerment #DigitalSkills #YouthEmpowerment #WomenEmpowerment CommunityLedDevelopment SisiNiJamii by @simbasfootprints

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We recently held a Trauma Awareness Training with our cohort of community stakeholders — creating a space to learn, reflect, and better understand how trauma affects individuals, families, and communities.

At Simbas Footprints Foundation, we believe lasting change happens when communities are equipped with the knowledge and tools to lead solutions themselves. As a locally led organization, we’re proud to create platforms that strengthen the people who are already showing up for their communities every day.

Grateful for everyone who participated and continues to lead change from within. ❤️

Sisi ni Jamii — We are the Community.

#SimbasFootprintsFoundation #SisiNiJamii #TraumaAwareness #CommunityLeadership #LocallyLed CommunityEmpowerment by @simbasfootprints

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This is how our Friday ended… ❤️

We had the pleasure of welcoming some wonderful guests to Simbas Footprints Foundation for a day of connection, learning, laughter, and a little bit of entertainment! 🎶

There’s something special about opening our doors and sharing the stories, people, and community behind our work. Every visit is an opportunity to build new friendships, strengthen partnerships, and inspire each other to create lasting change.

Happy Friday from all of us at Simbas! 💚
#SimbasFootprintsFoundation #CommunityFirst #Partnerships #FridayVibes #TogetherWeGrow KaribuSana by @simbasfootprints

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From our after-school program to contributing to one of East Africa’s major oil refinery projects — Johnson’s journey is a powerful reminder of what opportunity can do.

Johnson began his journey with Simbas Footprints Foundation as a young participant in our programs. Through educational support and a scholarship opportunity, he pursued vocational skills training in Moshi and Dar es Salaam. Today, he proudly shared with us that he is working on an oil refinery project serving countries across East Africa.

Stories like Johnson’s inspire us and remind us that investing in children and youth creates lasting impact for families, communities, and the future of our nation.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our work. Your generosity helps young people access education, skills training, and opportunities that can transform their lives.

💙 Help us create more success stories like Johnson’s.
Visit our website and contribute through our donation platform (link in bio).

#SisiNiJamii #EducationChangesLives #YouthEmpowerment #SkillsForTheFuture #CommunityImpact SimbasFootprintsFoundation by @simbasfootprints

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4 months ago

Every donation, no matter the size, is helping create brighter futures for children and youth in our community. 💙

As we approach the end of June, we want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has already contributed to our campaign. Your generosity is making a real difference and bringing us closer to our goal.

If you haven’t had a chance to support yet, there’s still time. Together, we can ensure more children and young people have access to education, opportunities, and the support they need to thrive.

To donate, please tap the link in our bio and visit our website donation platform. 🫶🏽

We are the community. #SisiNiJamii by @simbasfootprints

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At Simbas Footprints Foundation, we believe that lasting change happens through collaboration.

We were honored to welcome the team from @fcdedevelopment to Tanzania for a meaningful exchange of ideas, experiences, and learning. The visit provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase our work, learn more about theirs, and explore how organizations across East Africa can work together to create greater impact in our communities.

As one of our core values, collaboration continues to guide how we build partnerships, strengthen local leadership, and amplify positive change. We are grateful for the inspiring conversations and connections made during this visit and look forward to the opportunities ahead.

Together, we can achieve more than any of us could alone.

#SimbasFootprintsFoundation #SisiNiJamii #Collaboration #PartnershipsForImpact #LocallyLedDevelopment EastAfrica CommunityImpact by @simbasfootprints

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Today, we proudly join the rest of Africa in celebrating the Day of the African Child.

Over the week, Simbas Footprints Foundation has collaborated with fellow NGOs, community members, schools, and government partners across Kilimanjaro to organize activities that educate, inspire, and empower children. Through awareness sessions, games, creative activities, and discussions on children’s rights, we have created spaces where children can learn, be heard, and thrive.

As we celebrate, we are reminded that every child deserves protection, quality education, opportunities to grow, and a voice in shaping their future.

Together, let us continue building communities where children are safe, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Happy Day of the African Child! 🌍❤️

#DayOfTheAfricanChild #AfricanChildDay #ChildRights #SisiNiJamii #SimbasFootprintsFoundation EducationForAll ChildrenFirst by @simbasfootprints

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