Fighting poverty through education…
School of St Judes, Arusha East Africa
Presentation by Kim Saville
Come and be inspired by the story of the successful work a team of people in East Africa. The mission of The School of St Jude is to educate disadvantaged, bright students from the Arusha District to become moral and intellectual leaders in their country and for St Jude's to thereby demonstrate educational leadership in Tanzania.
Please bring a plate of food to share and fold up chairs if possible. Entry is gold coin donation.
Please bring a plate of food to share and fold up chairs if possible. Entry is gold coin donation.
Event Information
Fighting poverty through education at the School of St Judes, Tanzania
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When?
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015, 12:30 PM
Where?
25 Queen Street, Wingham, NSW
Programme
12:30 Lunch, please bring a plate to share, tea and coffee provided
1:30 20 minute presentation
2:00 30 minute question and answer
2:30 Afternoon Tea
Children are welcome. There is a safe outdoor area for play.
1:30 20 minute presentation
2:00 30 minute question and answer
2:30 Afternoon Tea
Children are welcome. There is a safe outdoor area for play.
Selection Process
The School of St Jude's mission is 'Fighting Poverty Through Education' which is achieved by selecting the brightest and poorest of Arusha and is reflected in our essential selection criteria. To gain a place at St Jude's, a student must:
- Be currently enrolled in the specified class at a government school within Arusha;
- Have not repeated a class while at school;
- Be within the right age range, and,
- Pass the poverty criteria established during house visits
Holistic Care
We feed them, house them, educate them, and do everything possible to ensure our students’ wellbeing and future success. As a result we have three campuses filled with happy and healthy children in a country where children frequently drop out of school. Each child we invite into the school represents another family who has the opportunity to escape the cycle of poverty.
Free Education
St Jude’s provides a free, high-quality education to children who — due to poverty and social pressures — would otherwise be unlikely to complete their schooling. Drawn from families who often live on less than $1.25 per day, the pupils of St Jude’s are shining examples of what students can achieve when they are given the opportunity to receive a quality education.
Kim Saville's Biography
Kim Saville traveled to Tanzania in early 2002 to assist with the building of The School of St Jude. Her experiences in many and varied lines of work, from stage management in leading London productions, acting in various touring shows in the UK, writing and sub-editing for several Sydney publishing companies and managing the square-rigged sailing ship, Bounty, during the bi-centennial of Australia, have stood her in good stead to contribute to all aspects of the school’s development from the early days
until the present.
With a penchant for challenges, Kim thrived at St Jude’s. Her previous experiences, combined with untapped skills such as digging ditches, planning classroom blocks,
employing and managing staff, dealing with government departments, negotiating contracts and writing marketing material, made her a valuable member of the founding
team.
With good doses of common sense, patience, tolerance, perseverance, passion, energy and a sense of humour, Kim embraced life in a new culture and the challenges of living
in a developing nation - infrequent electricity and water, and no supermarkets, coffee shops or cinemas! Twelve years on, Kim is still working alongside Gemma at
the school. She is a member of the school’s international and local boards and now, as Director of International Relations, focuses mainly on maintaining and developing
the sponsor and donor base during her tours around the world as well as greeting visitors to St Jude’s. Kim travels to Europe, the UK, North America, Australia,
and New Zealand presenting at Rotary District Conferences and clubs, office staff meetings, school assemblies, church congregations, family and friends gatherings and meeting up with the many individuals who support the school around the world.
Kim grew up in Papua New Guinea where her father was in charge of establishing the country’s first agricultural college outside of Rabaul – little did she realise then that one day she would be following in his footsteps and helping to develop an important educational institution in another developing country.
until the present.
With a penchant for challenges, Kim thrived at St Jude’s. Her previous experiences, combined with untapped skills such as digging ditches, planning classroom blocks,
employing and managing staff, dealing with government departments, negotiating contracts and writing marketing material, made her a valuable member of the founding
team.
With good doses of common sense, patience, tolerance, perseverance, passion, energy and a sense of humour, Kim embraced life in a new culture and the challenges of living
in a developing nation - infrequent electricity and water, and no supermarkets, coffee shops or cinemas! Twelve years on, Kim is still working alongside Gemma at
the school. She is a member of the school’s international and local boards and now, as Director of International Relations, focuses mainly on maintaining and developing
the sponsor and donor base during her tours around the world as well as greeting visitors to St Jude’s. Kim travels to Europe, the UK, North America, Australia,
and New Zealand presenting at Rotary District Conferences and clubs, office staff meetings, school assemblies, church congregations, family and friends gatherings and meeting up with the many individuals who support the school around the world.
Kim grew up in Papua New Guinea where her father was in charge of establishing the country’s first agricultural college outside of Rabaul – little did she realise then that one day she would be following in his footsteps and helping to develop an important educational institution in another developing country.
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Merchandise
St Jude's Shanga Necklace $25
This hand-made necklace utilises the St Jude’s Kanga (African printed cotton fabric), which was made locally and designed by our students.
Or please see Natalie if you would like to be part of a bulk order.
St Jude's Gift Cards
Our St Jude's gift cards are works of art! Each pack contains cards with several different paintings done by one of the students at St Jude's.
St Jude's Kanga Library Bag
This environmentally friendly bag utilizes the St Jude’s Kanga (African printed cotton fabric), which was made locally and designed by our students.
St Jude's Beanie
Perfect for those chilly mornings and cold nights! The St Jude’s beanie is an acrylic black cable knit that fits most head sizes. Nicely embroidered to show you’re a proud supporter.