Back from Tanzania
July 2026 News from Faraja
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 Marks 25 Years of Educating Children with Disabilities
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 [...]
Back From Faraja – Debi’s Journal
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 [...]
Faraja Back to School February Newsletter
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 [...]
Happy New Year
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 [...]
A Holiday Message from Faraja Students
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! [...]
Happy Thanksgiving – News from Faraja
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 2025 Newsletter
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 [...]
August 2025 Newsletter
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 [...]
Newsletters
- October 2023
- July 2023
- Thank You for Your Generosity
- A World of Possibilities
- In Memory of Joann Tolmie
- A Graduation Celebration!
- Faraja’s Unsung Heroes
- June 2022
- If the Wheelchair Fits
- Faraja Students Need Sponsors
- Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
- January 2022
- 20 Transformative Years
- November 2021
- Fall 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- A Mother’s Day Tribute
- Miracles by the Mountain
- March 2021
- December 2020
- June 2020 In memory of Don Tolmie
- April 2020 COVID-19 Update
- March 2020 COVID-19 Update
- March 2020
- October 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- April 2019
- February 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018