Students finally stopped hiking dangerous miles for basic education thanks to new infrastructure. The Tanzania Social Action Fund funded Laja Secondary School in Laja Village to fix accessibility issues in the Karatu District of the Arusha Region. Utilizing the fourth Tanzania Poverty Reduction Project, officials eliminated the eight-kilometer trek that students previously endured. TASAF Executive Director Shedrack Mziray inspected the site where teenage girls previously faced sketchy motorcycle rides while trying to attend class.
Local resident Christina Lucas mentioned that the boarding setup changed the game for female safety since nobody reports pregnancies anymore. She feels parents sleep more easily knowing their offspring are supervised. Andrea Mtupa agreed that cutting the commute gives younger kids hope. Village Executive Officer Daniel Mpigachai noted that the community pitched in labor and materials like sand to support the hefty grant. Head Master Daniel Panga added that the modern buildings inspire primary pupils.
Local resident Christina Lucas mentioned that the boarding setup changed the game for female safety since nobody reports pregnancies anymore. She feels parents sleep more easily knowing their offspring are supervised. Andrea Mtupa agreed that cutting the commute gives younger kids hope. Village Executive Officer Daniel Mpigachai noted that the community pitched in labor and materials like sand to support the hefty grant. Head Master Daniel Panga added that the modern buildings inspire primary pupils.
