Without question, there will also be school construction projects in Tanzania that have successfully transitioned into Tanzanian operations. And perhaps even financial independence from Western donors could be achieved. There is little chance of this happening and of these projects being truly sustainable.

For our small organization we have chosen a different way, asking ourselves the following question: Why don’t we use existing educational institution with a good educational level? Thus, with a scholarship we would not only directly help the students, but also indirectly financially support the successful school concepts of the respective principals and teachers. These lighthouse schools, even if they are privately run and pursue economic interests, can thus serve as a model for the further development of other schools in the surrounding area.

Our attitude towards self-responsibility and sovereignty of the country can also be optimally implemented in these educational cooperations.