About us
ABOUT US
Who We Are
AfrEd was born in 2020 in the staff room of Marian Boys Secondary School, where a group of passionate teachers envisioned a future with equitable access to quality education for all students in Tanzania. Drawing on their experiences in both public and private schools, they were struck by the vast disparities in teaching methods, resources, and pedagogy between these two systems.
The numbers painted a stark reality:
- In 2021, reports revealed that 1,000 public secondary schools lacked physics teachers entirely.
- In 400 schools, students had never encountered a mathematics teacher.
These gaps in education left thousands of students at a disadvantage, threatening their futures and the nation’s development.
Determined to address this challenge, AfrEd was established with one bold purpose: to transform education through innovative teaching and learning strategies and the effective integration of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT).
Our Journey
In 2022, AfrEd was officially registered to operate at the national level in Tanzania, solidifying its commitment to bridging the education gap. By focusing on empowering teachers, equipping schools with modern resources, and fostering inclusive learning environments, AfrEd is paving the way for a brighter future for Tanzania’s youth.
01.
Mission
Deliver science subject content to all learners.
02.
Vision
A better Africa through Education.
03.
Core Values
Build trust, ensure transparency, and focus on impactful results.
Our Core Values
Purpose
We are dedicated to achieving our mission with unwavering focus and meaningful impact.
Trust
We build and nurture strong relationships through reliability, honesty, and ethical practices.
Transparency
We ensure openness in our decisions, actions, and communications to maintain accountability.
Our Core Objectives
Equitable Access
Enable equitable accessibility and availability of science resources and lessons to secondary school students.
Advocacy
Lobby and advocacy for continued availability of teaching and learning resources in rural secondary school.
Sustainable Services
Provide sustainable and friendly means to access and store teaching and learning resources of science subjects
Our Management Team
Organization Members
AfrEd has a total of 9 members. 5 are Board Members and 4 are founder members. Members meet once every year at the Annual General Meeting. This is the highest supreme body of the organization and final decision maker of all matters related to organization governance and existence.
The Board of Directors
The organization is overseen by a Board of Directors, consisting of both 2 women and 4 men, and managed by a dedicated team. The Board’s Secretary doubles as the Executive Director, handling daily operations and reporting to the Board.
Staff
The organization team is composed of 2 major levels:
The Management team and Project Implementation Team. The Management team is composed of the Managing Director, Finance Manager and Operations Lead. The Project Implementation team is led by Project Officer(s)and MEL officers