Teaching and Extracurricular Activities

Education Development Initiative (EDI)

Project Title:

Empowering Future Generations Through Foundational Education

Project Location:

Underserved rural and urban communities in Arusha, Tanzania

Project Duration:

Ongoing (Volunteers may participate for a minimum of 2 weeks up to 12 months)

Background and Rationale

Access to quality foundational education remains a significant challenge in many underserved communities. Limited resources, overcrowded classrooms, and insufficient trained teaching staff contribute to poor learning outcomes. Many children in these areas lack not only educational materials but also the individualized support necessary to thrive academically.

The Education Development Initiative (EDI) seeks to bridge this gap by leveraging the passion and expertise of local and international volunteers. By working alongside teachers and community stakeholders, volunteers provide critical support in both academic and extracurricular learning areas, helping children build a strong foundation in core subjects and life skills.

Goal and Objectives

Overall Goal:

To improve the quality of foundational education for children in underserved communities and foster an inclusive, creative, and engaging learning environment.

Specific Objectives:

1. 1. Support teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional delivery.
   2. Offer targeted tutoring in English, Math, and Science to students requiring additional support.
   3. Introduce and facilitate creative learning through sports, arts, music, and interactive educational games.
   4. Deliver basic computer literacy training to students and teachers to bridge the digital divide.
   5. Develop innovative, low-cost educational materials and games tailored to local needs.

Volunteer Roles and Responsibilities

Volunteers will:

• • Assist local teachers during lessons and help manage classroom activities.
  • Work with individual students or small groups needing remedial support.
  • Plan and lead extracurricular sessions including art, music, and physical education.
  • Organize and deliver beginner-friendly computer literacy sessions using available technology.
  • Co-create engaging, culturally appropriate teaching aids and games.
  • Participate in teacher workshops and community outreach efforts when applicable.
  • Engage in fundraising activities

Target Beneficiaries

• Primary Beneficiaries:
• Children aged 5–14 enrolled in community pre-primary and primary schools.
• Secondary Beneficiaries:
• Local teachers and school staff who receive support and capacity-building through co-teaching and collaborative planning.

1. Expected Outcomes
   • Improved literacy and numeracy skills among students.
   • Increased student engagement and participation in classroom activities.
   • Enhanced teacher capacity through collaboration with volunteers.
   • Greater exposure of students to technology and creative learning methods.
   • Stronger community involvement in supporting education.

Monitoring and Evaluation

The success of the project will be assessed through:

• • Pre- and post-intervention assessments in literacy and numeracy
  • Teacher and volunteer feedback forms
  • Student engagement tracking and progress reports
  • Monthly project review meetings with school leadership
  • Volunteer activity logs and impact stories

Volunteer Profile

Ideal candidates include:

• • Education students or graduates
  • TEFL/TESOL-certified individuals
  • Youth workers and mentors
  • Professionals passionate about children’s learning and well-being
  • Artists, athletes, and tech-savvy individuals interested in alternative education approaches
  • Anyone interested in teaching.

Sustainability Plan

To ensure long-term impact, the initiative includes:

• • Capacity building for local teachers through peer training and workshops
  • Creation of a resource bank of reusable educational materials
  • Involvement of community members and school committees in project planning
  • Encouragement of peer-to-peer tutoring programs among students

Partnerships and Collaboration

We collaborate with local schools, education departments, community leaders, and international volunteer networks to deliver impactful programming. Strategic partnerships with NGOs and donors help sustain resource needs.