Join our October 100 Miles Challenge and help make a difference in the lives of children in Tanzania!

Register and commit to running or walking 100 miles throughout the month at your own pace. Our goal is to support 50 students (annual school supplies, meals, and hostel) from at least 3 schools in Tanzania.

How to join:

Register with a minimum donation of $20 or 50,000 TZS.
Commit to running or walking 100 miles at your own pace throughout October.
Track your progress via the NIKE Run App—you will receive registration instantly after your donation via email

If you prefer not to participate in the challenge but still want to contribute, you can donate to support our cause.

This is how your contribution will make an impact:

$20: School uniforms for one student
$100: School uniforms + books + cleaning and sports supplies
$400: Annual expenses for one student (including, school uniforms + books + cleaning and sports supplies + accommodation/hostel + food, and sanitary pads for female students)

For our friends in Tanzania

You can make payments via Upendo Kwanza’s NBC Bank account: 017172000241 (UPENDO KWANZA) or through M-PESA LIPA NAMBA 58134076 or M-PESA +255-746-880-009 (UPENDO KWANZA). After getting your payment confirmation please forward it to +255746880009 on WhatsApp to get your registration credentials. You can also reach out to us at info@upendokwanza.org

We are building on the success of our Phase 1 Kisimiri Project in 2024, which supported 17 students with school supplies, meals, and hostel accommodation. You can follow our progress on Our Instagram Page

About us

Upendo Kwanza is a non-governmental, nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged students in rural Tanzania by providing them with essential educational resources. Our target is to bridge the gap in access to education, ensuring that students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds have the tools and opportunities they need to succeed academically and build a brighter future.

Your support will help students stay in school, focus on their studies, and build a brighter future!

Run For a Reason: October 100 miles with Upendo Kwanza

By Upendo Kwanza Inc

Run For a Reason: October 100 miles with Upendo Kwanza

Join the Challenge, Give the Gift of Education

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