Standing alongside schools and families
Education belongs to the care of the whole person. A school is a place where children learn, form friendships and begin to discover how they can serve their community. The Church’s participation recognises the work already being carried by parents, teachers and pupils, and seeks to strengthen the conditions in which that work can continue.
The Missionary Shelter’s education programme describes school construction and renovation, classroom furniture, learning materials, uniforms and scholarships. It also describes new schools being handed over to public authorities. The purpose is therefore wider than providing a building: it is to support a community’s continuing life of teaching and learning.
Sources: EDUCATION · Matthew 25:31–46
From damaged classrooms to usable learning spaces
School renovation in Imbogo was completed in June 2026, including a classroom left unfinished after earlier work. A new schoolyard borehole followed in July. Together, these improvements provided better spaces for learning and a new source of water for the school community.
At Njihi, the renovated kindergarten was inaugurated in June 2026. The reported work included classroom repairs, doors and windows, roof maintenance, equipment and a connection to the village water supply. Teachers, parents, children and local authorities were present, placing the renewed school within the life of its community.
Sources: The renovation of the school in the village of Imbogo, Tanzania, has been completed · New drinking water borehole constructed by the Holy Metropolis of Arusha at a school in Africa · Inauguration of the renovated Kindergarten of Njihi by Metropolitan Agathonikos of Arusha
Encouragement as well as infrastructure
In November 2026, local Tanzanian clergy represented the Archdiocese at school graduation celebrations in the Iringa region. The invitations came from school communities. Their participation acknowledged the pupils’ achievement and the relationships between schools and neighbouring parishes.
Other reports describe the sisters’ visit to Dimitrios Secondary School in Magupike with school and sports materials, and support for the International Day of the Girl Child at Kindamali Primary School. These are different forms of educational care: practical resources, recognition of children’s work and encouragement that girls should have opportunities to learn and participate.
Sources: The Holy Metropolis of Arusha as official guest at school graduation ceremonies in Tanzania – Orthodox priests present diplomas to students in the Iringa region · The international day of the girl child at Kindamali primary school in Tanzania – Every girl deserves a future filled with hope · Standing by the Students
Learning about a school project
The Kitisi school project began with a visit and an appeal for repairs. Its October 2026 report described the renovation as nearing completion.
Explore the school projects and recent education reports to learn about this work. An enquiry can name a school or area of interest. Discuss offers of materials with the Church’s designated contact so that support meets the school’s needs and is coordinated with its staff.
Sources: Renovation of the Primary School in Kitisi nears completion
Sources and further reading
- EDUCATION
- Matthew 25:31–46
- The renovation of the school in the village of Imbogo, Tanzania, has been completed
- New drinking water borehole constructed by the Holy Metropolis of Arusha at a school in Africa
- Inauguration of the renovated Kindergarten of Njihi by Metropolitan Agathonikos of Arusha
- The Holy Metropolis of Arusha as official guest at school graduation ceremonies in Tanzania – Orthodox priests present diplomas to students in the Iringa region
- The international day of the girl child at Kindamali primary school in Tanzania – Every girl deserves a future filled with hope
- Standing by the Students
- Renovation of the Primary School in Kitisi nears completion
