Project Zawadi

Over the past several years, Project Zawadi has worked closely with four Model Schools in rural Tanzania to strengthen leadership, improve learning environments, and support long-term school improvement. This work has expanded to 13 additional schools serving more than 9,300 students.

Now, we are preparing for the next phase — expanding support for school agriculture nutrition, and teacher professional development to help these schools continue moving forward. We call this approach: FEED. TRAIN. LEAD.

WHY THIS MATTERS:
We believe meaningful school improvement happens when communities are empowered to lead their own progress. By combining food security, teacher development, and leadership support, we are helping schools create stronger learning environments for thousands of students.

JOIN US:
Help us raise $125,000 this June to support the next generation of Model Schools in rural Tanzania. We are already at over 50% of our goal thanks to lead donors who are sponsoring eight of these 13 new schools.

Donate online at: https://tinyurl.com/PZFeedTrainLead2026
Mail checks to: Project Zawadi, 253 Duke St., Saint Paul, MN 55102

Many birthdays to celebrate this month - Happy belated Birthday to Grace!

Happy belated Birthday Ibrahim!
Thank you for all of your good work.

Travel & Reflection: 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮

What happens when emerging technology meets real classrooms, teachers, and human connection?

Recently, Conor McGill — technology executive and advisor to Project Zawadi — traveled to rural Tanzania to explore a simple but powerful idea: 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘐 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨?

What began as a pilot quickly became something more.

From collaborating with educators to reflecting on purpose, culture, and global connection, Conor’s experience offers a thoughtful look at how innovation and humanity intersect to impact education.

And he discovers a new interest along thew way! 📸

Enjoy his personal reflection here,

https://projectzawadi.org/conor-mcgill-a-story-of-technology-humanity-and-discovery/