Tanzania Project Teachers is a new, exciting, and forward-thinking initiative bridging the gap between Norwegian and Tanzanian educators. With over 42 participating schools in the Nyasa district and an increasing number of volunteer Norwegian teachers, we have created a professional learning-community rooted in sustainability and local heritage.

Our vision is to develop schools that prepare students for a complex world. We focus on strengthening the students' basic skills, such as reading, writing, and arithmetic, emphasizing sustainability and the preservation of local cultural heritage.

Lake Nyasa, an invaluable natural resource and a remarkable example of Tanzania's ecological wealth, plays a central role in our work. We integrate learning about the lake and its ecosystem into the curriculum, equipping teachers with pedagogical tools that, in turn, provide students with engaging ways to develop their basic skills, while teaching them the importance of preserving the lake for future generations.

We also place great emphasis on the significance of local cultural heritage. By incorporating Tanzanian folktales, history, music, dance, and traditions into the curriculum, students cultivate critical thinking and cultural awareness while learning to appreciate and preserve their unique cultural heritage.

This project, consisting of dedicated volunteer Norwegian teachers and teachers from schools in the Nyasa district, collaborates to exchange pedagogical experiences and enhance teaching methodologies. This partnership promotes the development of a more sustainable educational model that reflects the unique strengths and experiences of both countries.

Get to know Tanzania Project Teachers and join us on our journey to create sustainable schools and enhance student knowledge. By linking learning, sustainability, and cultural heritage, the schools in the Nyasa district can provide students with a robust, relevant, and future-oriented education.