In September 2006 we, (Phil James and Alex Mason), will be spending 10 weeks in Tanzania as Madventurers.

Tanzania is one of the poorest countries in the world and whilst its government, since 2002, has made it possible for nearly every child to receive a free primary school education by putting a teacher into every classroom, it is the responsibility of the communities to find the funds to build and maintain school buildings. Free education and a growing population means that more children than ever go to school, only to be squeezed into overcrowded classrooms.

We intend to work with the rural community of Amani in the Usmabara Mountains to construct a three classroom block near to the current classrooms to relieve some of the over-crowding, this is the most desperately urgent project of  several development needs at the school site. By completing the classroom block the average class size at the school will be reduced by approximately a third which will help to dramatically improve teaching standards and morale, allowing the children a greater opportunity to build a better life. The kindergarten class will have room indoors giving the children more opportunity to develop motor and cognitive skills vital to educational attainment as they grow.

The community are very keen to do all they can to help and the site has been cleared and prepared in readiness of the necessary funds being found. As on previous projects local materials will be used and skilled local craftsman when needed, labour will be provided by local volunteers         and UK volunteers from Madventurer. (That's where we come in!)