We would like to welcome you to Dinka School in Arusha, Tanzania because we need your help !
- Who we are?
I (Kimberly Zandvliet) am Dutch and my husband (Erick Pownall) is Tanzanian and we live at the school compound with our two children since 2010.
We started building Dinka School in Arusha, Tanzania in 2010 and officially opened in 2014.
Dinka stands for Dutch INitiative Kids Africa and we fund raise through our Dutch foundation, Stichting Dinka.
There are 40 staff members including cooks, cleaning ladies, drivers,
gardeners, security, teachers, matrons and 150 day students and 50
boarding students.
- What we do?
We offer quality education to 200 children and care for 50 children in our boarding facility in the age between 2 and 12 years old.
- Where we work?
The school is located in Manyire village, 30 minutes away from Arusha city. It is a safe environment and you can walk around towards the river and in the local village. We are 45 minutes from the International airport (KIA).
- Our mission/vision
To offer quality education to disadvantaged children.
- Our goals
To be one of the best schools in Tanzania and keep educating children for a brighter future.
We offer more than only education, we teach self confidence, hygiene, self care, presentation skills and so many co- curricular activities like sports, arts, gardening, drama, theater, music etc.
- Who are we looking for?
We are looking for you! Dinka is an amazing project whereby volunteers can offer so many things which
will make our education at Dinka School better. Everything you bring to us, we will learn, implement, develop and continue to offer to our students.
- Why choose us?
It is a safe place to
volunteer and we give you daily guidance in your work.
We have a special volunteer house on the project compound with privacy, electricity, warm water, air conditioning, washing machine, kitchen, showers, toilets, living room, 2 bed rooms, 16 beds, a veranda and a garden, a weekly campfire with the Masai, village walks, river walks, airport transport, transport to Arusha town and an amazing and wonderful volunteer experience whereby you will definitely leave your mark!
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