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We've Missed Them—and They're Back! Faraja students returned this month from their home breaks refreshed, reenergized, and ready to resume their studies as they prepare for their national examinations and [...]

Faraja Primary School has celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of providing education to children with physical disabilities in Tanzania's Kilimanjaro region. Since its founding, the school has worked [...]

Jambo, friends!  Many of you know me as your student/sponsor liaison. I'm Debi Swanson, Faraja Board Member, a Tolmie cousin, retired nurse, and letter courier. I typically visit Faraja twice [...]

Wheelchairs Change Lives! Faraja students returned to campus after a months-long holiday break. We had the pleasure of welcoming 10 new students (pictured above), for a total enrollment of 106 [...]

As this year comes to an end, our hearts thank you. Because of you, children were cared for, families were supported, and hope reached places it might never have reached [...]

Dear Friends, Our Students have a Message for You! Please click the arrow above to listen. Happy Holidays and as always, THANK YOU for all you do for the children! [...]

As we gather in the spirit of Thanksgiving, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the generosity you have shown to the Faraja Fund Foundation. Your support has been a [...]

September has been a busy, unforgettable month for sharing the love and compassion that defines Faraja: We welcomed our newest friends from Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest, in [...]

Our summer in the northern hemisphere is Tanzania's "winter," and students returned from their winter break on July 5. Their welcome back was marked by a host of activities including [...]

A Dad Reflects on His Spring 2025 Trip to Faraja by David Vermylen, Vice Chair, Faraja Fund Foundation Years in the making, I finally got to travel to Faraja with [...]