PARTNERS
Behind every child sponsored, every classroom built, and every life transformed stands a network of dedicated partners who share LESCOTA’s vision of a Tanzania where every community has equal access to quality education, opportunities, and resources. From international foundations to technology innovators, our partners bring expertise, resources, and passion to our mission. We are proud to work alongside organizations that believe in sustainable, community-led change.
NEST PROJECTS FOUNDATION – CANADA
“Creating self-sustaining community projects that reduce barriers to education and improve livelihoods.”
NEST Projects Foundation is a registered Canadian charity focused on creating self-sustaining community development projects that reduce barriers to education and improve livelihoods. Rather than providing short-term aid, the organization invests in projects that generate ongoing income for communities, ensuring long-term sustainability and independence.
Mission Themes:
- Nourish – Improve food security and nutrition
- Educate – Expand access to quality education, particularly for women and children
- Sustain – Build long-term, self-sufficient economic opportunities
- Thrive – Help communities achieve lasting social and economic development
Partnership with LESCOTA:
Nest Projects Foundation collaborates with LESCOTA to support education and community development initiatives in rural Tanzania, helping create sustainable solutions that empower local communities to thrive independently.
COCO (COMRADES OF CHILDREN OVERSEAS) – UK
“Breaking the cycle of poverty through community-led education projects in rural Africa.”
Comrades of Children Overseas (COCO) is a UK-based international children’s charity founded in 2000 by Steve Cram and Major Jim Panton. The charity works with rural communities in Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda to improve access to quality education and help children break the cycle of poverty through sustainable, community-led projects.
Key Focus Areas:
- Improving access to quality education
- Community-led school projects
- Breaking the cycle of child poverty
- Sustainable development in rural Africa
Partnership with LESCOTA:
COCO partners with LESCOTA to support educational initiatives in Tanzania, helping ensure that vulnerable children in rural communities have access to quality learning environments and opportunities to succeed.
TETEA INC – USA
“Empowering Tanzanians through education—one scholarship, library, and learning resource at a time.”
TETEA Inc. (Tanzanian Empowerment Through Education Association) is a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2008 with a clear and powerful mission: “To empower Tanzanians through education.” Its work focuses on expanding educational opportunities across Tanzania through a range of initiatives that address the root causes of educational inequality.
Key Programs:
- Student scholarships
- Rural library development and learning centers
- Free online educational resources through the Maktaba platform
- Teacher and student educational support
- Community education projects
Partnership with LESCOTA:
TETEA works alongside LESCOTA to strengthen educational opportunities in Tanzania, supporting library development, scholarship programs, and community education initiatives that empower students and teachers alike.
AGEDA FOUNDATION – UAE
“Protecting children’s rights and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.”
Ageda Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation dedicated to improving the lives of children around the world by supporting education, care, and emergency relief. Its mission is to ensure that children’s rights are protected and that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their background.
Key Focus Areas:
- Educational support for children
- Childcare and welfare programs
- Emergency relief and humanitarian aid
- Protection of children’s rights
Partnership with LESCOTA:
Ageda Foundation supports LESCOTA’s mission to protect vulnerable children and provide them with access to quality education, healthcare, and opportunities to thrive.
EPISTATEARCH COMPANY LTD – CANADA
“Boosting research, innovation, and health policy in developing regions through local researcher empowerment.”
Epistatearch Company Ltd. is a Canadian private not-for-profit organization incorporated in Alberta on February 28, 2022. Its mission is to strengthen medical research, innovation, and research productivity in developing regions by empowering locally trained researchers and promoting evidence-based health policies based on locally generated data.
Key Focus Areas:
- Medical research and innovation
- Research productivity in developing regions
- Empowering locally trained researchers
- Evidence-based health policies
- Digital health infrastructure
Motto:
“Boosting Research, Igniting Innovation & Productivity in Developing Regions.”
Partnership with LESCOTA:
Epistatearch and LESCOTA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on digital health initiatives in Matekela, Tanzania. Through the MyHealthNote Ecosystem Training program, Epistatearch provides zero-cost access to its proprietary digital health platform, enabling LESCOTA to implement predictive health monitoring, maternal and child health tracking, and school-based health screening programs. Together, they are bringing cutting-edge digital health solutions to rural Tanzania.
WASTE TO WONDER – UK
“Transforming waste into opportunity—turning surplus materials into brighter futures.”
Waste to Wonder is an organisation that transforms surplus, reusable, and discarded materials into valuable resources that improve lives and protect the environment. By recovering items that might otherwise become waste, the initiative supports schools, communities, and vulnerable populations with essential equipment and supplies.
Program Focus:
- Improving learning environments by donating school furniture and educational materials
- Promoting environmental sustainability through reuse and recycling
- Reducing waste sent to landfills
- Supporting community development and poverty reduction
- Encouraging a circular economy by giving usable items a second life
Partnership with LESCOTA:
For LESCOTA Tanzania, support from Waste to Wonder contributes to improving schools, expanding educational opportunities, and strengthening community development initiatives across Tanzania. Together, we are turning waste into opportunity and creating brighter futures for children and communities.
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