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From January to May 2023, I had the pleasure of volunteering at the beautifully, sun-drenched school of Tamani Foundation. From day one, my surroundings felt like home. Everyone were so welcoming. My accommodation was very comfortable and picturesque but the students...

Quran memorization competition was held for Nursery and Primary students. Six (6) students from Nursery memorized the last nine (9) Surahs of 30th Juzz (Juzz Amma) plus Surah Al-Fatiha. At the Primary level we had Five (5) students memorized half Juzz Amma, Nine (9)...

Tamani Foundation opens it’s doors to the new Academic Year 2023   9th January 2023 was the most beautiful day to see our tiny tots ( new students) of KG1 walk into our school smartly dressed. The rest of the students from KG2 to grade 7  started their new...

Every year, the students take part in dental and eye screening. We are very fortunate to have dedicated dentists, doctors and assistants who sacrifice their time every year to come and treat the students voluntarily. The camps ran very successfully with fewer students...

Every year, the students visit various locations for their field trip learning new skills and engaging in practical activities. On the 21st September 2022, each class visited different locations including Zanzibar Park, Jozani Forest, Zanzibar airport, recycling...

On my journey from Stonetown to Matamwe, many thoughts went through my head. I wasanxious, curious and slightly reserved. During the journey, I took in the beautiful nature thatZanzibar has to offer and I was utterly astounded by the alluring greenery that took...

We received various donations and we feel so lucky! From human anatomy models to a new school projector, we thank you all! The students have been particularly enjoying the newly printed Kiswahili books.

Every year, Tamani hosts a Sports Day filled with great spirit, determination and excitement. This year it took place on 11th of August and it was the most wonderful day! All the students participated and looked vibrant in their team colours. Parents were also invited...

After the midterm examinations, students who performed well in their examinations were awarded book prizes. We are trying to encourage the students to read more at home and they were delighted to receive different storybooks. They have already started reading and...

Nurse Bettina visited us from Denmark and generously donated two suitcases worth of medical supplies and resources. We were over the moon especially Nurse Rahma. Nurse Bettina also brought us a human anatomy model for our upper grade Science lessons. We really...

Every Monday , we have a ‘stars of the week’ assembly. Teachers from each class choose a student to be the star of the week for a variety of reasons e.g making progress in a subject, trying hard, arriving on time everyday, being polite. The students look forward to...

One week ago, I came back home from a fantastic week in Zanzibar. The reason why I ended up in Zanzibar was due to a school project called Atlas. This project is about meeting students and teachers from other parts of the world and I was so lucky to find Tamani school...

 My first glimpse of Matemwe village, as we crested a hill, was a mix of squalid mud huts and cement structures nestled amongst waving palm fronds and a backdrop of the bluest ocean. My first impression was reinforced the longer I stayed. A place of stark...

Introduction By chance I met Fatima Somji, one of the founders of Tamani Foundation, at the airport. We exchanged a few words and she gave me her phone number. That was the beginning of something I wanted to do my whole life. From February, 7th 2022 to February 18th I...

“Recognition is the best motivator” Tamani Foundation School commemorated the Award Day ceremony at the assembly for primary classes, at the end of Term one. The top three position-holding students in each subject, students who exceeded performance in overall subjects...