Who
WE ARE
WE ARE
rooted-LOCALLY and results-oriented
The Kamitei Foundation, established in 2002, is dedicated to creating better education opportunities for children in rural Tanzania. Our Foundation is named after the late Mrs Maria ‘Kamitei’ Motika who championed education despite not having received it herself. Kamitei operates with a pragmatic, results-oriented ethos, treating supported rural communities and individuals as partners and co-investors in the mission to improve education.
MISSION STATEMENT
Empowering Minds & Transforming Lives
The Kamitei Foundation is dedicated to transforming the educational landscape in rural Tanzanian communities. We aim to create enduring positive change by fostering a culture where education is the foundation for future generations’ progress.
OUR VISION
Quality Primary Education in Rural Tanzania
Youth in rural Tanzania have access to quality primary education and opportunities for advanced education and vocational training, empowering them to build a prosperous future for themselves and their families.
Our Values
We believe in our 3Rs – being results-driven, resilient and rooted-locally. When we do this with kindness and care we earn the trust needed to empower lives and transform minds.
Results-Oriented
We are committed to tangible outcomes, measuring success through positive changes in lives.
Resilience
We have built 15+ year relationships with schools and communities, staying focused on positive impacts for the next generation in rural Tanzania.
KINDNESS AND CARE
Kamitei fosters kindness and compassion, building trust and support within communities to promote growth and collaboration.
ROOTED-LOCALLY
We embrace the principle of “thinking globally, acting locally”, partnering with local schools to ensure creation of relevant, effective, and empowering initiatives.
TRUST
Trust is the foundation of Kamitei’s relationships, built through transparency, ethics, and consistent results.