Not so long ago, these five young adults were students at Tumaini Tutor School in Mwanza, Tanzania. They came for extra help with their studies, to learn English, and to prepare for national examinations.
Today, their paths have taken them in different directions: university, vocational training, healthcare, teaching, and business.
Their journeys haven’t been easy. Each has worked hard, overcome challenges, and kept moving forward. And each carries something from Tumaini: the skills, confidence, and encouragement to pursue a better future.
Meet five young people who remind us why education matters.
Osbon Kaijage, 26: Leadership Beyond the Classroom
Osbon pursued vocational training in diesel mechanics and heavy-equipment operation. His friends know him as “Dr. Big Truck.”
But his greatest contribution may be outside his profession.
Every week, Osbon volunteers to mentor 40 women in Health & Hope’s Mwanza business groups. He helps arrange business classes, strengthen their businesses, improve management skills, and work toward financial independence. He also volunteers during Health & Hope’s community healthcare outreaches.
Outside work and volunteering, Osbon loves gospel singing and dancing with his men’s group. His enthusiasm and ever-present smile are unmistakable.
Osbon shows us that success isn’t only what we accomplish for ourselves, but what we choose to do for others.
Paulina Edward, 22: Determination Opens Doors
Paulina attended Tumaini from Standard 1 through Form 4. Today, she is studying economics and finance in Arusha.
Paulina completed her first year at university without her own computer. Even so, she ranked 4th among 83 students in her first-year exams. Health & Hope has since provided her with a laptop to support her studies.
Paulina hopes to build a career in finance while advocating for greater opportunities for girls.
Her achievements remind us how far determination and educational opportunity can take a young woman.
Anthony Beatus, 23: Coming Full Circle
Anthony’s top academic results earned him a government university scholarship to study biomedical engineering.
While completing a hospital internship in Mwanza, he returned to Tumaini, not as a student but as a mentor. He led a goal-setting class, encouraging younger students to believe in their abilities and work toward their own futures.
Once a student receiving encouragement, Anthony is now the one offering it.
Irene Magele, 23: Building a Future for Two Generations
After completing Form 4, Irene went on to Montessori teacher training with Health & Hope’s support. As a young mother, she relied on her grandmother to help care for her child while she studied.
Now she has completed her training and is working with children while she awaits her teaching certificate. Her challenges continue, but so does her determination to create a more secure future for herself and her child.
Zacharia Stephano, 26: Learning, Working, and Giving Back
Zacharia is studying health sciences while also developing fish and grain businesses to help support his future.
He volunteers with Health & Hope’s community healthcare outreach teams. He checks adults’ blood pressure and blood sugar and teaches children about dental health, with a little help from a very enthusiastic blue dragon!
His education is opening opportunities not only for himself, but for others.
The Next Generation Is Watching
Today, 100 children continue coming to Tumaini for tutoring, nutritious meals, and encouragement to pursue their dreams.
The five graduates you’ve met remind us that education is not simply preparation for examinations. It is preparation for life.
Read the complete October 2026 newsletter (PDF): Five Tumaini Graduates. Five Futures Filled with Possibility.
