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Building futures in southern Tanzania
Building self-sustaining ecosystems for Tanzania’s youngest generation. Through regional literacy programs, strategic nutritional modeling, and high-tech health tracking, we address sub-national inequities at their roots to ensure that every vulnerable child has a secure, evidence-based pathway to achieve their full potential.
COUNTER STATISTICS
Founded
2012
LESCOTA was founded in 2012 and officially re-registered with BRELA and the Ministry of Community Development, Gender, Women, and Special Groups in 2023, solidifying our commitment to serving Tanzania’s rural communities.
Students Supported
512+
Through Mango Pre and Primary School alone, we provide free quality education to over 512 vulnerable children from kindergarten through Grade 7—making it the only English Medium School in the entire Ruvuma region.
Years Active
10+
For more than a decade, LESCOTA has been working tirelessly alongside rural communities, building sustainable education programs, empowering women and youth, and creating lasting change across Tanzania.
Communities Served
1+
While our primary focus is the remote village of Matekela in Mbinga district—home to 3,709 people—our impact reaches families and communities throughout the region, with plans to expand and serve even more communities in the years ahead.
Our Mission
To improve the lives of vulnerable children, youth, women, and communities by providing access to quality education, promoting child protection, empowering livelihoods, strengthening health and well-being, and fostering sustainable community development through partnerships, innovation, and local participation.
Our Vision
A Tanzania where every child, every woman, and every community has equal access to quality education, opportunities, and the resources needed to thrive in a safe, inclusive, and sustainable society.
Our Projects
🤝 Sponsor A Child
Provide school fees, meals, healthcare, and mentorship to a vulnerable child.
🏫 Mango Pre & Primary School
Building bright futures through quality education—the only English Medium School in the Ruvuma region.
📖 Kesho Bora Project
Bridging the gap from primary to secondary school with confidence and English language skills.
🎓 Nguzo Secondary School
Developing future leaders through academic excellence and skills for national development.
📚 LESCOTA Community Library
Opening doors to knowledge and lifelong learning for every mind in the community.
👩👧 Women Empowerment Project
Empowering women to break the cycle of poverty and build stronger communities.
⚽ Youth & Sports Development
Transforming young lives through sports, leadership, and positive community engagement.
🌾 Sustainable Agriculture
Growing food security and resilience through climate-smart farming for 1,000 households.
📲 MyHealthNote Ecosystem Training
Equipping families with digital tools and confidence to manage their health—securely and independently.
🚑 Mobile Health Clinic
Bringing quality healthcare directly to rural communities—reducing barriers to access, one village at a time.
Sponsor A Child
Connect with a vulnerable child to provide the vital financial support they need to learn, grow, and break the cycle of poverty.
- 🙋Your Impact: Your sponsorship funds school fees, uniforms, nutritious meals, healthcare, and mentorship.
- 🎉What You Receive: A child profile, regular progress updates, and photos showing your direct impact.
- 🤝 Become a Sponsor Today: Help us give every child the education, health, and bright future they deserve!
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Bringing Healthcare Directly to Rural Communities
LESCOTA’s Mobile Health Clinic delivers essential medical services to underserved villages—reducing barriers to access, one community at a time.
Our Partners
“Creating self-sustaining community projects that reduce barriers to education and improve livelihoods.”
“Breaking the cycle of poverty through community-led education projects in rural Africa.”
“Empowering Tanzanians through education—one scholarship, library, and learning resource at a time.”
“Protecting children’s rights and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.”
“Transforming waste into opportunity—turning surplus materials into brighter futures.”
“Boosting research, innovation, and health policy in developing regions through local researcher empowerment.”
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