Teaching English - Bright English Medium School

My name is Baraka and together with my wife Juliana and great colleagues/volunteers we are working very hard with most vulnerable children by running the project, an orphanage and school in the Sakala village, close to Loliondo, Tanzania.

Loliondo is located on the heart of a Maasai community land bordering the world famous Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Park (both considered a world biological reserve for the wildlife it contains). It is a very safe place!

The project was founded in 2003 to provide great education to students and living conditions to orphans from our community who live in poverty. The purpose of our project is to bring relief to the people by fighting against ignorance, poverty and diseases - the biggest enemies of Tanzania. The vision of the school is that through education, students and families will be inspired to attain their full potential and reach social and economic independence.

Today we 8 classrooms built onto purchased land, But 2 of them are currently being used as temporary dormitories. . The project has now 18 teachers and 9 support staff. Last year we had 300 kids studying with us and more 200 kids living with us, hence the need for more sleeping space as our school populous grows.

Currently we are very focused on improving conditions of the project, with many plans for the future. As we have recently begun construction of our new dormitory that will house 100 children.

Among other future projects we want to: (A) Build dormitories as well as a proper nursery place for orphaned students and (B) build a volunteer house on the school property so that we do not have to live on rented land. We also are joining efforts to plant trees and improve the current buildings at the school (such as toilets and staff room).

We also run a health program that is dedicated to tackling health issues that most affect our members such as HIV/AIDS and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

So I hope you feel curious and interested in joining us at the Project. If you need more information than what is provided here, we are happy to answer all your questions and provide the best advice on general issues such health, culture, weather, excursions, travel, visas, safety and special events. Also, please be sure to find us on social networks! There are some good materials.

Travelling by yourself is not a problem. We will guide you all the way to us, we can even make sure someone assists you. Please feel free to contact us.


We hope to hear from you soon!

Our staff has 29 people from our community among teachers, aunties, cooks, driver for the school bus, security and cleaning. They are all committed to the kids education and well being and willing to work hard in order to give them an opportunity to escape poverty and have a better future. Volunteers are most welcomed here and we will do our very best to make you feel at home. By the symbolic amount of USD 5/day, we provide accommodation and tasty food. Accommodation: Volunteers are welcomed to stay at our premises, in one of our project's accommodations. We offer simple but clean, comfortable living spaces. You will either stay in a single or shared (same gender) room, depending on the host situation and peak versus off-peak seasons. The bathroom is shared with other people in the accommodation. We provide volunteers with towels, bed linens and blankets laundries. We also have plenty space around if you want to bring your own sleeping bags, camping tents, etc. Single travelers are welcome and it is a safe place. We make sure to assist you in any way. Food: Volunteers are offered three meals a day (breakfast, lunch & dinner) and vegetarian meals are also available. We offer locally available, fresh and nutritious food in meals held together with other volunteers and people working at the project as well. Please let us know in advance if you have any special restriction so we can adjust it for you! I hope you feel curious and interested in joining us at the Project. If you need more information than what is provided here, we are happy to answer all your questions and provide the best advice on general issues such health, culture, weather, excursions, travel, visas, safety and special events. Also, please be sure to find us on social networks! There are some good materials. Travelling by yourself is not a problem. We will guide you all the way to us, we can even make sure someone assists you. Please feel free to contact us. We hope to hear from you soon!

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Anfitrião & Equipe

5.0

Horas & Atividades

5.0

Hostel

5.0

Aprendizado & Diversão

5.0

Itália

5

I stayed at the Bright School for a month, and it was a wonderful experience. The school is big, with many children eager to learn, play, and dance, they are amazing! Juliana and Mr. Baraka are incredibly kind and always ready to organize any activity, clarify any doubts, and dedicate all their time and energy to the project.

For volunteers, it is an incredible experience—the food is delicious and plentiful, and the rooms are clean. I highly recommend this place; you won’t regret anything!

6 meses atrás

Reino Unido

5

The only regret I have concerning this place is having to leave it. My experience at Bright English Medium School exceeded all expectations I had - if you are looking for adventure, fulfilment and love, this is the place for you! The school is in a beautiful and culturally-rich location, and as a volunteer you feel extremely cared for, almost as if the place operates on a currency of love. The children are well-raised, intelligent, passionate and extremely supportive of each other...and so cute! They are a credit to the owners, who are the most generous and hardworking people. Asante sana <3

6 meses atrás


Baraka respondeu

Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback! We are truly touched by your kind words and are delighted to hear that your experience at Bright English Medium School was so fulfilling. It means the world to us that you felt cared for and embraced by the love and warmth of our school community. The children, staff, and everyone here are grateful for your support and the positive energy you brought with you. Asante sana — you will always have a home here, and we hope to welcome you back someday!

Estados Unidos

5

Amazing! Highly recommend !

10 meses atrás

Espanha

5

Sin duda es la mejor elección que pude haber hecho. La inmersión local es total, la comunidad educativa, muy implicada ,
calidad humana en cada esquina de esta escuela. Volvería una y otra vez. Esos
solo se pueden describir con la palabra AMOR en mayúsculas . Estoy segura que es una de las mayores experiencias
educativas ,con la mayor inmersión cultural y local que podrás encontrar como voluntariado. Ánimo a todo el mundo a ir . Bright school en mi corazón forever. 💜

1 ano atrás


Baraka respondeu

¡Muchísimas gracias por tus hermosas palabras! Nos llena de alegría saber que tu experiencia en Bright School ha sido tan enriquecedora y especial. Nuestra comunidad educativa se esfuerza cada día por ofrecer no solo aprendizaje, sino también un ambiente lleno de humanidad, calidez y amor. Saber que volverías una y otra vez nos motiva a seguir adelante con pasión y compromiso. ¡Gracias por recomendar esta experiencia única! Bright School siempre tendrá un lugar especial para ti. ❤️

Bélgica

4

I had a wonderful time at Bright Medium School. There is a wide variety of tasks you can choose from, allowing you to select what you want to do. After the volunteer work and during weekends, there was plenty of opportunity to explore the culture and engage in other activities. I am grateful for the three weeks I was able to spend here!

1 ano atrás


Baraka respondeu

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful experience at Bright Medium School. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the variety of tasks and had the opportunity to explore the culture and engage in activities during your stay. Your support and dedication mean a lot, and we’re grateful you chose to spend three weeks with us. We hope to welcome you back again in the future for another memorable experience!


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