Tanzania is a very poor country that is struggling to improve its education system. For the past 5 weeks I have been volunteering in Arusha with Kyosei Training Centre, one of many local non-profits trying to make a difference.

My time here has been incredible. I have forged new friendships, learned a new culture and language, and seen and tried many new things. The people here are remarkably open and friendly. But most meaningful of all, it feels like we are effecting real change.

Besides teaching and building, we started a GoFundMe campaign to fund the construction of a new school for Kyosei. This site will make it possible for many children to attend school for the first time.

The results have been amazing. I can’t put into words how the support we’ve received makes me feel. To know that I have so many generous, caring people in my life…it makes my heart swell.

But there’s more.

The creator of Schooling Humans volunteered here for 2 weeks, and he recently made a wonderful video about what’s happening. It has spurred more people to donate and has almost doubled our total. (Check out Schooling Humans' Instagram for more great stories about the power of education)

And now we have even more great news:

If we receive 5 separate donations of at least $100, an anonymous donor will donate $500. Five donations of $100, the $500 match by our mystery donor, and $1000 is added to our total! We’ve got 9 days until we close the fundraiser, and I know we can do it.

If you’re reading this and know anyone who might consider donating, please talk with them. This new school, and the work that Kyosei is doing, is changing the lives of so many children.

Thank you for reading. This whole experience has been inspiring, and it’s been a team effort from so many volunteers and donors. It shows the sheer amount of goodwill that exists in the world today.

We can do this. We can change the world.