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 to break down the barriers — stigma, lack of infrastructure, and limited access to mainstream schools — that have historically kept children with disabilities out of the classroom.
Faraja offers adapted facilities, specialized teaching methods, and support services tailored to students with physical impairments, serving families from both urban and rural communities across the region. Over 25 years, the school has relied on the sustained commitment of educators, administrators, and supporters to keep its doors open, often navigating funding shortages common to specialized institutions across Tanzania.
The anniversary highlights the school’s role in advancing inclusive education in Tanzania and the wider region, and underscores the continued need for investment in accessible schooling and trained teachers as the country works toward its education goals for all children.
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