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Jan Hansen

Give to the Max Day Earns $4K!

November 17, 2011

The Give to the Max Fundraiser held on November 16th resulted in $4,000 worth of donations to ETI, all of which was matched generously by the Oswald Family Foundation.

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ETI Featured in Purdue Alumni Publication “Take Note”

October 8, 2011

Educate Tanzania was recently profiled by the Purdue College of Education in their monthly magazine Take Note. Jan Hansen works extensively with the Purdue College of Education and is an alumnus (PhD, ’88).  Please take a moment to learn more about the mission of Educate Tanzania. Take Note Publication  

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Campus Renderings Completed

September 8, 2011

MSAADA Architects, a nonprofit based in Minneapolis, have been drawing up plans for developing communities around the world for over twenty years. Poul Bertelsen, Director, has helped build hospitals, schools, universities, rehabilitation centers, office buildings, orphanages and community disaster shelters in the developing world. MSAADA has helped make it possible for KARUCO to open its…

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Hazletine Fundraiser

June 14, 2011

On June 3rd Educate Tanzania and friends joined hands at Hazletine National Golf Club for a fabulous evening of fun and fundraising!! ETI enjoyed the company of over 150 friends. Highlights from the evening include: Rev Kakulima from Karagwe Diocese shared why Karagwe University College (KARUCO) is needed. Gregg Rutter, educator and architect, shared what…

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Building Site

March 27, 2011

Here is a panoramic view of the building site of Karagwe University (KARUCO) Youtube Video

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Ambassadors

March 27, 2011

Jan and Steve Hansen embraced roles as “Ambassadors of Karagwe University” as they conducted a community needs assessment for Karagwe University — wind, solar, water, health, and education.  They agreed to help locate resources for the project.

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Partners

March 27, 2011

Educate Tanzania is possible because of donated time, talent and funds. Our list of partners and associates is growing. Email us at [email protected] if you want to help.

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Communication

March 27, 2011

We have received wonderful responses to this newsletter and look forward to connecting with you once each month regarding progress of KARUCO. Please let us know if you have questions or concerns about anything, or do not want to receive this newsletter.  

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Fundraising

March 27, 2011

June 3, 2011 will be our large fundraising event at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. From humble beginnings to NASA shuttle pilot, our speaker, Duane (Digger) Carey is encouraging! Email us if you would like to attend (cost is $150 USD per person / $1500 per table of ten).

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Non-Profit Company Set Up

March 27, 2011

Educate Tanzania Inc (ETI) relies on donated time, talent and funds. For the past three months, partner, Thomas M. Johnston, Attorney at Law has helped ETI develop its articles of incorporation, and get through the complex maze of U.S. government regulations so we can be set up as a legal nonprofit organization. Our attorney, Mr.…

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