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Jan Hansen
It’s quite remarkable to see this photo from 2010 when Steve and I traveled to Tanzania to get to know people in Karagwe Tanzania and explore possibilities for working together. A lot has happened since then. Steve and I founded Educate Tanzania Inc (ETI) and through the generous financial and moral support of our donors,…
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Here is the ETI Difference: 1. Listening to developing communities; 2. Finding resources to meet local needs; 3. Measuring progress. Local leadership = progress.
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Yes, it’s true. In just 46 days, ETI will be on site for the Dedication and Inauguration of KARUCO in Tanzania. ETI will join it partners from all over the world and witness the Inauguration ceremony on October 29, 2017. The KARUCO Task Force and Dr. Brighton Juel Katabaro are busy planning for the ceremony that…
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ETI values work. We value working with purpose. Working with purpose gives meaning to life. ETI’s work and the fruits of our labors are nearing a giant milestone – the opening of KARUCO. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania, Karagwe Diocese (ELCT/KAD); Educate Tanzania Inc (ETI) and International Partners have worked together for years to…
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18000 volumes arrived at KARUCO, are organized in the stacks and are now awaiting student arrival – Fall 2017. Asante KARUCO Librarian and Team for organizing the stacks! “Thank you ETI and BFA for the gift of knowledge” (Rev Dr. Brighton Juel Katabaro, KARUCO Coordinator). Future KARUCO students? We hope so! 62 days until opening…
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As Jimmy Fallon says: “OH MY GOODNESS!” Yes, there is lots going on with ETI and lots to keep up with. Here is a taste of the work at this time: 1. Prepare for the OPENING OF KARUCO! October 29, 2017 Wow. ETI and YOU have been integral in so many aspects of the building of…
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THIRSTY ETI and Victory Lutheran Church teamed up for the “Running for Victory” 5K Run/Walk. It’s the 3rd year that Victory has chosen ETI as its charity of choice and will donate 100% of the race fees to ETI. We were blessed to run, walk, share in a worship service, a potluck (Mmmm) and reconnect…
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IT MAY NOT BE RUNNING IN TANZANIA – BUT IT’S THE NEXT BEST THING Join ETI and ETI Partner, Victory Lutheran Church for the 3rd Annual “Running for Victory 5K Run/Walk” to be held: Sunday, August 6th Staring Park, Eden Prairie 8:30AM START CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AS A RUNNER OR AS A RACE SUPPORTER…
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So much is happening around ETI. Preparations to open KARUCO on October 29, 2017 are well underway. With that, all the activity to get the last-minute items checked off the list. The accreditation agency (TUMA) asked KARUCO leaders to provide more books in Agriculture for the library. Books for Africa has the libraries and unlike…
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