June 2026: Earlier this year, Kamitei delivered three onboarding and training workshops for nearly 100 interns in the Kamitei Internships for Teaching Excellence (KITE) program who are currently actively working in classrooms in Northern and Southern Tanzania. The KITE program is now active across five areas of Tanzania.
June 2026: Astrid joined her fellow Dutch board members when they visited Karatu in February. Not only is Astrid a long-standing member of the board in Tanzania too, she is an educationalist and someone who cares deeply about what Kamitei is building. However, this visit was different for Astrid — she stayed in Tanzania for three months. Here, she reflects on what she found in the classrooms, on the roads, and in the people she worked alongside.
June 2026: Earlier this year, the Kamitei team made the long trip south — from Iringa through the flooded roads of the Kilombero Valley and further, to communities near the Mozambique border that few visitors ever reach. What they found, and who they met, tells the story of where Kamitei is going next.
June 2026: This February, the largest group of Dutch board members and supporters yet landed in Karatu — the corner of Northern Tanzania where Kamitei's model was first tested more than twenty years ago. Co-founders Mama Kamitei (Jane) and Jeroen, and the Tanzanian team, hosted the group for two weeks of school visits, desk repairs, sports days, and the conversations that make this work last.
December 2025: It is with immense pride we announce that 14 Eagle Scholarship students have completed a significant milestone in their academic journey. Our founders, Jane and Jeroen, were honoured to join these accomplished students to celebrate their graduation from Form 4 in October 2025.
December 2025: We are excited to highlight Dionisia, an outstanding student from the Kainam community whose academic journey truly reflects the dedication, resilience, and spirit of our Eagle Scholarships.
August 2025: We’re seeking supporters to help us give over 720 students at two of our neediest primary schools two meals a day for the first 60 days of the school year so that hunger won’t hinder their learning potential.
August 2025: As a long-term donor and Treasurer of Stichting Kamitei, our foundation in the Netherlands, Danny reflects on why donors choose to support Kamitei - what makes the difference? It’s much more than you’d expect.
August 2025: This year, Kamitei and Nawiri Foundation awarded more Community Scholarships than ever. Our teams recently visited communities near Southern Tanzania’s national parks to interview and offer exceptional youth Community Scholarships for vocational educational training that will boost their employability.
August 2025: The Kamitei Internships for Teaching Excellence program (KITE) goes beyond providing much-needed educators for understaffed schools; we’re building a nationwide network of accomplished educators who prioritise quality teaching and view rural service as a rewarding career path. In this article, we’re showcasing outstanding interns who are already well on their way to becoming skilled educators.