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Update from Kisangura Schools in Tanzania

NYQM's Great Lakes Region (Africa) Education Committee funds and supports the Kisangura Primary and Secondary Schools and students in Tanzania.

A row of Kisangura Secondary School students in their new athletic uniforms
July 6th, 2026

The Great Lakes Region (Africa) Education Committee is pleased to share that students at the Kisangura Primary & Secondary Schools in Mugumu, Tanzania, returned to classes on Monday, July 6th after a month-long mid-year vacation. Here are photos of Guardian Teacher Asteria Peter with some of our primary school sponsored students and our secondary school sponsored students in their athletic outfits. Read the most recent committee newsletter.

  • A row of Kisangura Secondary School students in their new athletic uniforms
  • Kisangura Primary School students with teacher Asteria Peter

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