The Urgent Need:

The Madaba District in Tanzania faces significant challenges, including high rates of poverty, the devastating impact of HIV/AIDS and other diseases, and lack of economic opportunity that leaves families struggling to survive. Children are particularly vulnerable, lacking access to basic needs and educational opportunities. Early childhood education is crucial for cognitive, social, and emotional development, yet it remains inaccessible for the most marginalized children in this region. Without intervention, these children are at increased risk of educational failure, exploitation, and perpetuating cycles of poverty.

Ethan's Solution--A Foundation for Hope:

Ethan's project will fund the construction and initial operation of a preschool located at Hope Village within the Madaba District, specifically designed to serve 60 orphans and vulnerable children. The school will provide:

Safe and Stimulating Learning Environment: Construction of classrooms, play areas, and sanitation facilities, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment.
Quality Pre-Primary Education: Implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum focused on early literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
Nutritional Support: Provision of daily nutritious meals to address malnutrition and promote healthy growth.
Psychosocial Support: Trained teachers and caregivers will provide emotional support and address the trauma experienced by OVCs.
Community Engagement: Collaboration with local communities to ensure sustainability and ownership of the project.

The new preschool will be critical in helping young orphans and vulnerable children gain valuable knowledge and skills that will help them become strong learners, building hope for better lives for themselves and for future generations.

Our Dedicated Partners:

Ethan is partnering with Songea's Kids, Hope Village Organization, Philip Meech of Caffe Lusso, and Larry J. Snyder, Hands on Philanthropist, to bring together people who want to make a difference for a special evening at Caffe Lusso in Redmond, WA to raise funds to build the school.

Songea’s Kids is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to building hope and transforming the lives of orphans and vulnerable children and strengthening the communities in which they live. Songea’s Kids partners with Hope Village Organization in Tanzania to provide safe shelter, clean water, clothing, health care and education. Together, they are building Hope Village as a residential haven where orphaned and abandoned children can live in nurturing homes within a vibrant community with access to education, training and health care facilities. Songea's Kids has been transforming lives in Tanzania since 2007.

Larry J. Snyder is a philanthropist who builds and strengthens nonprofit communities to address critical needs worldwide. Philip Meech is the founder of Caffe Lusso, a local coffee roastery that gives us all an "invitation to pause and enjoy life".

Investing in the early childhood education of vulnerable children is an investment in the future of Tanzania. Ethan's project will provide a foundation for hope, empowering these children to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities.

Thank you for making a difference!

Ethan Hare's Preschool Project for Hope Village

Giving Orphans & Vulnerable Children a Head Start