About Us
“Tumaini” means “hope” in Swahili. Our initiative supports children in remote rural areas of Tanzania who face financial barriers to education.
Founded in 2024 through a partnership between Fr. Nicolaus Matungwa Gomano and donors from Markt Schwaben Parish in Munich, we operate in the Missenyi District of Kagera, Tanzania.
Our Mission
We provide comprehensive educational support including:
- School fees and materials
- Uniforms and transportation
- Mentorship programs
- Community engagement
Our goal is to create sustainable change in these children’s lives and provide them with tools for a better future.
How You Can Help
Your donation gives children in Tanzania access to education and thus a chance for a better future.
Support a Child
Every donation counts, big or small!
Every contribution directly supports children in Tanzania.
With just €300 — less than €1 a day — you can cover a child’s education costs for an entire year.
Donation Account
Kath. Kirchenstiftung St. Margaret Markt Schwaben
IBAN: DE87 7509 0300 0002 1409 00
BIC: GENODEF1M05
Reference: TUMAINI
The Parish of St. Margaret in Markt Schwaben will provide a donation receipt upon request.
st-margaret.markt-schwaben@ebmuc.de
Would you like to support us long-term and become part of the Tumaini Education Initiative?
Become a sponsor! You decide how long and with what contribution you’d like to support the project.
It’s also possible to sponsor a specific child at a distance.
Contact us — we would be delighted to welcome you into our circle of supporters.
Status
November 2025
Advent Concert in St. Margaret’s Parish Church - A Heartfelt Success for the Tumaini Education Initiative
On Sunday, 30 November 2025, a special advent concert took place in the Parish Church of St. Margaret in Markt Schwaben. During the event, Father Nicolaus introduced the Tumaini Education Initiative with a deeply personal and touching speech, giving the audience an inspiring insight into the project’s mission and impact.
The church was filled to capacity, creating a wonderful atmosphere for an evening of music and community. Two choirs—the Parish Choir of St. Margaret and the Munich International Choral Society (MiCS)—performed separately, together, and finally joined by the audience. Several talented soloists also contributed to the musical success of the concert.
Thanks to the generosity of all attendees, we collected over 3,300 EUR in donations. This support will make a significant difference for the Tumaini Education Initiative, helping us take important steps toward securing its future and enabling continued growth.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this evening such a success.
October 2025
Project Update – Autumn 2025
Thanks to a second round of generous donations, we were able to cover the school fees for all children for the remainder of 2025 and also respond to several individual needs:
- A mattress for a child who had been sleeping on the bare floor and often felt tired at school.
- A bicycle for another child who had a very long walk to school every day.
- Boarding accommodation for a child facing a very difficult family situation.
All six children we support are now able to attend school regularly and are making good progress — a wonderful success for everyone involved!
In addition, our network of supporters has grown.
In a separate effort in Calabria, Italy, a clothes collection was organized. Pilgrims traveling to Rome kindly carried the donations in their luggage to Tanzania — resulting in over 120 kg of second-hand clothes being distributed in a big weekend action that was warmly received. A financial donation also accompanied this initiative.
We also held workshops in two primary schools near Markt Schwaben, where children learned what school life is like in Tanzania. We hope this will inspire further fundraising activities.
Currently, we are preparing for the Advent Concert at St. Margaret, Markt Schwaben on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 6 p.m., where donations for the Tumaini Education Initiative will once again be collected.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributes — your support truly changes lives!
See Report. The report has been redacted so as not to include personal data of the assisted children.
March 2025
The first doantions arrive
We have completed our first transfer of funds, and have been able identify and help 6 children who were not going to school because their families could not afford it. Each child has received school equipment, books, and clothes as well as having their school fees payed up to June 2025. The children are now going to various schools in the area.
We gathered 1000€ in donations of which 89% were spent directly for the children, the rest was used for expenses including transport and banking fees. See Report
In the meantime more children have been identified, and we are in the process of collecting more donations to continue helping the current children and to expand the program to others.
Contact Us
We’re happy to hear from you and available for any questions.
tumaini-education-initiative@gmx.de
08121-9953725
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