Red Sweater Project collaborates with local communities to create affordable, accessible and advanced educational opportunities for children in rural Tanzania.

Affordable
The average family income in Mungere Village is $190 (USD) per year, while average secondary school and boarding school fees are $500. Over 90% of Mungere families cannot afford boarding schools, but they can pay $20 per year to send their child to Mungere Secondary School.

Accessible
Tanzania is suffering from a shortage of teachers and schools, and children living in rural areas must travel long distances or attend expensive boarding schools. Mungere Secondary School operates within the village, providing education and health services within the community.

Advanced
Education is about more than test scores – it's about critical thinking, innovation and solutions. By creating educational institutions that utilize renewable energy to power computers, providing access to information technology and the internet, we equip each child with skills that lead to success in a 21st century world. Courses in business development encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, while vocational courses develop real-life skills that lead to employment and self-sufficiency.

We're celebrating the construction of our school in Mungere, Tanzania. Come out to meet the Portland community that is making it all happen. Proceeds will fund the construction of Mungere Secondary School.

Visit the online art that has been created for the Red Sweater Project in support of our Portland Launch Party.

Join us for the trip of a lifetime, where you'll enjoy Tanzania's breathtaking views, a Mt. Kilimanjaro adventure, rich culture and majestic wildlife, while also giving a helping hand.