Stories of Hope and Transformation

Great Hope Foundation asked a few Alumni of UWEZO PROGRAM who are now in the labor market to share any Impact they can trace and the contribution of UWEZO PROGRAM to what they have been able to achieved do so far. Since its initiation in 2016, Great Hope Foundation has worked with over 5,000 Secondary School students in over 1,200 Secondary Schools. Here are a few stories that we captured

Each story represents individuals and communities who have overcome challenges, embraced opportunities, and created lasting change. We share these stories to celebrate achievements, learn from experiences, and inspire others to join us in our mission.

1463

Secondary schools reached

8570

Students reached

34K USD

Funds raised from students' projects

10 Years

Years of Impact

Our Success Stories

Explore the inspiring stories of transformation and impact from UWEZO PROGRAM Alumni.

SUZAN JACK

SUZAN JACK

I participated in UWEZO AWARD from 2019–2021 as a Zanaki secondary school student. At that time, I learned a lot of things like planting vegetables, fish ponding, painting, selling bites, and handma...

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NANCY FAUSTINE

NANCY FAUSTINE

My name is Nancy Faustine from Dar es Salaam. I am one of the beneficiaries of the UWEZO AWARD. I competed for these awards twice when I was in Zanaki Secondary. The first time was in 2018 when I was ...

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SYED HASSAN AKBAR – UWEZO PROGRAM ALUMNI

SYED HASSAN AKBAR – UWEZO PROGRAM ALUMNI

My name is Syed Hassan Akbar, and I am a Form 5 student specializing in Economics, Commerce, and Accounts (ECA) at Waliul Asr Boys Seminary in Kisarawe, Pwani. My transformative journey began with the...

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A Journey of Impact and Leadership

A Journey of Impact and Leadership

I am Shazrina Mussa Kitutu, an undergraduate student in Computer Engineering at Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran—the top university in the country. Originally from Tanzania, I began m...

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INNOCENT AUGUSTINE – UWEZO PROGRAM ALUMNI 2018-2021

INNOCENT AUGUSTINE – UWEZO PROGRAM ALUMNI 2018-2021

My name is Innocent Augustine Kalimba, a 19-year-old Tanzanian currently in my final year at The African Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, South Africa. My journey with the UWEZO PROGRAM, initiated ...

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Elia Sereka, UWEZO PROGRAM ALUMNI

Elia Sereka, UWEZO PROGRAM ALUMNI

My name is Elia Sereka (Sales Doctor), my journey with the UWEZO Program began in 2018 when I participated as a student at Temeke Secondary School. The skills and values I gained from the program have...

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