Rural
EDUCATION
LEARNING the Challenges
Tanzania faces considerable challenges with literacy rates, especially in rural areas. Although about 80% of Tanzanian students finish primary education, the quality of education and basic literacy skills differ significantly between urban and rural areas.
In rural areas literacy rates drop to around 69%, compared to 91% in urban settings. It is clear that rural Tanzanians are being left behind. In a country where employment prospects and livelihoods are already challenged, their chances of breaking free from the cycle of poverty are further limited.
We believe it is possible to close the gap through better-resourced, quality education.
MANY primary schools, and most RURAL SCHOOLS, LACK QUALIFIED TEACHERS, LEARNING MATERIALS AND ADEQUATE FACILITIES, WORSENING THE LITERACY PROBLEM.
Our Rural Focus
Since 2002, Kamitei has worked to improve education for primary school children in rural Tanzania, aiming to enhance academic outcomes and promote socioeconomic progress for a more equitable society.
Our Primary School Focus
Primary school education provides the foundational framework for a child’s holistic development. In Tanzania there are nearly 17,000 primary schools: more than the government can adequately fund. This results in less resources and lower teaching standards, particularly in rural schools.
KAMITEI IS PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY-LED CONSERVATION AREAS (Wildlife Management AReas) THAT OPERATE AS SOCIAL ENTERPRISES BENEFITing LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
With Wildlife Management Areas
Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) use income from conservation efforts to tackle community issues. By investing in education, they aim to improve literacy levels and ultimately livelihoods in their communities.
We believe working in WMAs also helps locals appreciate the value of conservation areas, making them more likely to engage in sustainable practices.
20%
Children having their own textbooks can increase their literacy scores by up to
Source: UNESCO
69%
Sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest percentage of trained primary teachers among all regions.
Source: Sustainable Development Goals Report 2023
91%
of primary school-age children in low-income countries will not achieve minimum proficiency levels in reading..
Source: UIS Fact Sheet
12%
Providing children with a nutritious meal at school can increase their cognitive abilities by 12%.