Tumaini’s Libraries in Focus: Expanding Access and ImpactTogether, we’re turning pages — see what’s new and how you can be part of the story.
Growing Tumaini's Libraries Together
At Tumaini, students love to read. Whether they’re researching for class or getting lost in a novel, our libraries are central to daily life. In rural Tanzania, where most schools lack libraries entirely, Tumaini stands out. Our campuses offer well-stocked shelves, a digital catalog, dedicated librarians, and welcoming spaces that spark curiosity and a love of reading.
Gould Academy students transport donated books to Tumaini libraries
Building these libraries has taken years of care and teamwork. For over a decade, books have arrived at Tumaini in the suitcases of friends, volunteers, and visiting groups. This spring, seven students from Gould Academy in Bethel, Maine, visited through our cultural exchange program, active since 2014. They brought 120 books, plus school supplies and sports gear, to enrich student life.
Color-codes help Tumaini Junior School students select books for their reading level
Our students are eager for more books that reflect their lives and interests. We're focusing on expanding our graphic novel collection, which builds English skills, and adding books by African authors, which help students see themselves in the stories. They’re also seeking more advanced titles as they prepare for university.
This year, we're taking a new approach. Instead of carrying books from abroad, we're buying books locally.
This lets us:
Support local booksellers in Tanzania
Respond to student and teacher requests
Get books into kids' hands faster
From Swahili-English dictionaries to African novels and advanced science texts, these are the books our students are excited to read.
Help us fill our shelves. Donate to our Local Book Drive today.
Tanzania Education Corporation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible as described on your receipt and to the extent allowed by law.
Our US Federal EIN: 26-1245485
Our mailing address is:
Tanzania Education Corporation
6 Norfolk Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
