TEDI Tanzania

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at TEDI! 🎁 This festive season, we celebrate the joy of giving, the power of education, and the bright future of the youth we serve. Thank you for being part of our journey to empower and uplift communities. Wishing you peace, love, and prosperity in the coming year! 🌟 #MerryChristmas #YouthEmpowerment #DigitalLiteracy #TEDI"

Excited to be attending the Transforming Evidence Network Conference in Cape Town, representing the Africa Evidence Network (AEN) and the Africa Evidence Youth League As an alumna of the previous Youth League cohort, it was incredibly refreshing to collaborate with Andile Madonsela B.M. Penka yesterday to produce a podcast reflecting on our experiences and the immense value the Youth League brings. It's inspiring to see initiatives like this empowering young voices and making the evidence ecosystem more inclusive and engaging. In today's era, conversations about data, evaluation, and evidence aren't just for the seniors- youth are stepping up to shape impactful change. Here's to building a youthful, dynamic evidence ecosystem #TEN2024 #EIDM Pan-African Collective for Evidence NPC #Youth #Education #Evidence Siziwe Ngcwabe (BA Social work, MBA, MPM.) Laurenz Mahlanza-Langer

We're at #TEN2024CapeTown! It's now #Day2 of #collaboration and collective action among stakeholders in the academic, nonprofit, governmental, and philanthropic sectors who are spearheading initiatives to bridge the divide between research findings and real-world outcomes. It's an exciting time for the #AEN as we lauch the revised #Manifesto on capacity development for evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) in #Africa: https://lnkd.in/d3qd9iCP. Enjoy reading it. #Collaboration is important in building the #Manifesto. Be sure to visit our exhibition stand to learn more about our work. We believe that "only together can evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) become a reality." #Africalovesevidence #CapacityDevelopment #EIDM #TEN2024LeCap #TENTalk

On Thursday 14th Nov, at the 4th International Quality Education Conference (IQEC) our Executive Director Gloria Anderson moderated a session titled “Empowering Africa’s Youth: Integrating Young Voices in Decision-Making and Societal Development” along side speakers @kamalajr_ @arafat_lesheve @_reenymike and Dorika Burenga a high school student from Geita. Which focused on exploring strategies for including young people in decision-making processes, enhancing their opportunities for employment, leadership, entrepreneurship, and skill development, and providing the necessary mentorship and resources to unlock the full potential of Africa’s youthful population for sustainable growth and innovation. @tenmet #IQEC2024

It would be impossible to reflect on my time in Tanzania without acknowledging TEDI Tanzania and its founder/executive director, Gloria Anderson! TEDI’s mission is to improve the quality of education in Tanzania, and digital literacy is one of their main focuses. So, it was exciting to learn that we, at Drexel University, would partner with TEDI during our study abroad experience in Tanzania! Our collective duty was to raise funds and provide laptops for the children at Saashisha Secondary School in Hai, Tanzania. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our GoFundMe account. It is because of your generous donations that we successfully exceeded our fundraising goal of $2,500! The remaining funds will be used to establish ANOTHER computer lab in a different primary or secondary school in Tanzania. During our pre-travel classes, my group and I discussed the dangers of Toxic Charity and dependency. That’s why it was important for us to simply do our part, rather than completely taking over TEDI’s mission. #OneComputerLabOneSchool #LearnTodayLeadTomorrow We played our role well and created a long-term impact that will benefit generations of students. Gloria, you followed your passion for helping others, even when it seemed unconventional and risky. Many lives have been touched because you had enough faith to take this risk, thank you. Also, thank you to the students, teachers, and staff members who welcomed our group at Saashisha School. I certainly felt the love & appreciation expressed through gifts and dancing. #TEDI #Tanzania #digitalliteracy #studyabroad #computerlab

Greetings from TEDI, We hope this message finds you well. In partnership with the China-Africa Innovation and Entrepreneurship Base, we are excited to launch the Digital Innovation Accelerator for African SMEs, aimed at enhancing the E-commerce capabilities of African SMEs and supporting their growth on platforms like Alibaba. If you are a Tanzanian SME leader looking to expand your market reach, this opportunity is ideal for you. Please review the attached poster for more details and complete the form to share information about your business with us. Apply through https://lnkd.in/dsj-zbub For any questions or assistance, feel free to reach out to us at info@tedi.or.tz We look forward to learning more about your business! Best regards, TEDI Team.

Along with my study abroad experience with Drexel University, we had the opportunity to be apart of a transformative initiative this past September. Through a partnership between Drexel University and TEDI Tanzania , founded by the inspiring Gloria Anderson , we were able to promote digital literacy and make a lasting impact on the educational landscape in the Hai District and beyond. Gloria took a bold risk when she started TEDI with a vision to give back to her community by equipping students with essential digital skills. Her dedication to closing the digital gap in Tanzania has been nothing short of inspirational. Together, we raised over $3,000 USD and received generous donations of laptops from Drexel TechServ to help turn her vision into a reality. Our mission: to empower students in Tanzania by providing them with the technology and tools to thrive in the digital age. Upon arriving in Tanzania, we were honored to open a new computer lab at Saashisha Secondary School alongside Bonnke Mutias. After, we were welcomed with an unforgettable ceremony by district education leaders and the local community. This lab, equipped with the laptops we brought from Drexel, will provide students with the resources to enhance their digital literacy and create new opportunities for their future. But the story didn’t end there. Thanks to the remaining funds and resources, TEDI was able to open another computer lab in Zanzibar later that same week, further expanding the reach of this initiative. This experience showed me the power of global partnerships and the courage it takes to spark change. I am humbled to have played a role in supporting the education of students across Tanzania and witnessing Gloria’s inspiring journey. A special thank you to Gloria Anderson, Ahaji Schreffler, Shardé Johnson, TEDI Tanzania, and Drexel TechServ for their vision and making this possible. The work we’ve started here will have a ripple effect, and I’m excited to see how these students use their new tools to shape their futures. #DigitalLiteracy #CommunityDevelopment #Tanzania #DrexelUniversity #TEDITanzania

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Register now to join our upcoming webinar on 30 October from 14:00 to 15:15 hours (SAST): https://lnkd.in/d4atphY5. Our knowledgeable panellists will discuss their views on evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM) processes and any required transformation for more impact.

Attending the Opportunity Collaboration last week was a profound experience, offering deep reflections on leadership and how we embody it. Grateful to the organizers for curating a space with fewer formalities, allowing genuine and authentic relationships between stakeholders to flourish. As we say, 'relationships over transactions'a principle that truly resonated throughout the event. Special thanks to Paul j Lynch for guiding our leadership cycle alongside remarkable leaders like Daniel Forkkio Ben Wrobel Lilly Workneh Naghma Mulla and Tara Todras-Whitehill This cycle brought us back to the core of our mission, reminding us why we do what we do. The connections made at OC are simply incredible! I also had the privilege of leading a session titled Reimagining Education in Africa: Digital Solutions for Inclusive Learning, sharing insights from our work at TEDI Tanzania It was an honor to collaborate with Cécilia Moussut @Emily Bove from Nomad Education and wenceslas DJOKPE from Batonga Foundation . Our discussion underscored the importance of pioneering digital solutions that make education more inclusive. A huge shout-out to the amazing individuals who make OC special: Topher Wilkins Jessica Loman and Isabelle Clérié your dedication to bringing together over 500 social impact leaders is inspiring! To the incredible friends and leaders from across the globe—Grace Wanene Sharon Rajadurai , Ingabire Irene Kagorora Portia Mokutu Tanya Monsef Beyan Flomo Pewee , Haneen Khalaf , Beatrice Karanja Beatrice Onyango Marion Ntiru , Dana Doll Ina Jamuna Breuer Jennifer Ahern and so many more—thank you for making my first OC experience unforgettable. Until next time, let’s keep the fight against poverty and social injustices alive! 🌍✊ #OpportunityCollaboration2024 #OCFellow2024 #OC2024 #RelationshipsOverTransactions #Leadership #SocialImpact #InclusiveLearning #TEDITanzania