An Elite School for the Poor
Our First Major Project
The Ritaliza School is located in Holili/Himo, Tanzania, at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro. The school is led by Sr. Betty Schao, who studied and worked in Germany for several years. Sr. Betty has been friends with Father Martin for over 30 years.
The school complex was founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph, whose headquarters are in Mombasa, Kenya. A quarter of the children who attend this school are orphans. It is now considered one of the best schools in the country.
Following the expansion of the primary and secondary schools, which have a combined enrollment of 560 students, a boarding school for approximately 300 children is scheduled to be added in the coming years.
Our Contribution
Since our early days, we have supported Sr. Betty and the school in many ways.
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More Reports
Here you’ll find more reports on our projects in Tanzania and Ethiopia.
The Potential of Youth – Voices from a Poor Neighborhood in Dar es Salaam
Gertrud, who is in charge of the new scholarship recipients, explains the situation in the Manzese slum in Dar es Salaam. See for yourself.
Running for Children in Africa
Vienna Marathon: John David Osila (16 years old) is running for the children of the foundation “Running for Children in Africa” That’s what it says on the T-shirt our young
Education for Maasai Girls
Thanks to the generosity of friends, we were able to send ten Maasai girls to college in Arusha this year, 2026. Maasai girls are always at risk of early marriage.