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Jan Hansen
ETI and KAD can hardly wait to resume their annual summit and conference in January. The purposes of the visit are to: tour and provide updates on all ETI and KAD projects. The week of strategic planning sessions will focus primarily on expanding successes, operational plans, construction and next steps. ETI is eager to see all…
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ElgoodnessCivil and NCI Engineering submitted bids that were approved by our Tanzanian partner – the Karagwe Diocese (KAD). Elgoodness and NCI were selected as the builder and engineering firms to help construct the pineapple juice processing plant of the Rural Opportunity Center (ROC). Conversations are taking place regarding the machinery needed, raw crop needed, water…
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Educate Tanzania Inc (ETI), EVS Engineering, Karagwe Diocese (KAD) and RESCO Solar teamed up to design, fund and install the KARUCO Solar Array and Battery Storage System. The system is connected to the grid, end-user training is complete, and negotiations took place to sell back power to the utility. The array is comprised of 62…
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The Micro-Enterprise Loan (MEL) Program was implemented in late 2022. KARUCO graduates applied to receive small business loans to start businesses in Karagwe that promote and sustain economic development, gender equity and fair business practices. Five graduates received loans to start up businesses in: 1) Sunflower Production; 2) Beef Fattening; 3) Pig Production; 4) Rice…
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In 2010, there was a grassy hill. In 2023 there is a 1000-acre campus with an academic zone, dormitories, computer and science labs, farm plots, a solar array with battery storage and more. The 115 graduates of KARUCO have gained from their practical knowledge that goes beyond the classroom into practice. The Micro-Enterprise Loan (MEL)…
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Leann Breed has been a strong advocate for ETI since its inception in 2010. After years of support, Leann was elected unanimously to the ETI Board in March of 2022, filling a vacancy left by the heartbreaking passing of her husband, Mel. Both Leann and Mel were deeply connected with the people of Tanzania for…
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Mr. Mel Breed It is almost incomprehensible to us at ETI to think that we have lost our dear friend, ETI Board Member, savvy businessman, lover of Karagwe and picture of kindness – Mel Breed. Mel loved big. We are better people because of Mel, and ETI is a better organization because he gifted us with his presence,…
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ETI has a $10,000. MATCH to help complete the 2021 End-of-Year Funding Goal of $50,000. ETI funds will help us begin construction of the Food Processing Plant in early 2022. We have the site, the renderings, an operations outline, and are eager to begin the build. COVID-19 threw more than one wrench in our plans…
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