Two local charity organisations have won the 2014 Stars Impact Award in London early this week each worth about Sh200 million.
Childreach Tanzania and Ace Africa Tanzania have been recognised for their impact on improving health and education respectively.
This year, Stars is awarding 18 organizations from countries ranging from Brazil to Zimbabwe for their work with disadvantaged children. Former US President Bill Clinton will present the awards to both organizations at Kensington Palace in London later this month.
Despite the abolition of primary school tuition fees in Tanzania, most families are still unable to pay for their children’s school needs such as uniforms and exercise books.
In rural areas, most children do not have access to schools due to distance and the lack of cheap and reliable transport.
According to Tanzania’s Primary Education Development Plan, the general poor learning environment in the country’s schools has had a negative effect on pupils’ health, their attendance rates and general performance in school activities.
Childreach renovates school buildings; works with children on rights-based projects, runs school farming groups and helps families get clean energy in their homes while Ace Africa Tanzania runs child-to-child health clubs in schools, where children receive counselling and education on health, HIV/Aids, rights, nutrition, hygiene and life skills.
As part of the prize package, Childreach will receive $100,000 of unrestricted funding, $20,000 in tailored consultation while Ace will receive $100,000 of unrestricted funding, $20,000 in tailored consultation.
Representatives from each local charity will be in London to take the stage at the Stars Foundation Annual Gala Dinner on Saturday.
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