Mansour Amin Nooran, a Form 6 student at Katoke Lweru School, has quite a story to tell. His dogged determination to continue his education has meant many twists and turns in his 25 years. The oldest of five children, he did his primary education locally in Kimbugu. High school meant a challenging 6km walk twice … Continue reading Mansour’s Story: Education is the goal
The Katoke Trust is in it’s 24th year. We are delighted that despite the coronavirus pandemic, our work continues to make an impact on one of the greatest challenges of our time – the injustice of poverty in the developing world. We’re doing it with the generosity of our donors and a sense of gratitude to … Continue reading Katoke in its 24th year! Sid & Marilyn send Christmas greetings
Anivea has achieved her dream of a university degree. She writes passionately to Trust supporters; a letter of thanks, of praise of God and a plea, “Please”, she says, “don’t get tired of shaping young generations’ futures.” Anivea Derickson was sponsored throughout her six years at KLSS and says she is very honoured to be … Continue reading The story of Anivea Derickson, 2018 graduate
Nelson Mubezi enrolled at KLSS in 2011 as a mature aged student. His father had died, and he lived with his mother in very poor circumstances in Izigo, a village six kilometres north of Katoke. Nelson quickly proved to be a very capable student – amongst the best of his year and remarkably gifted musically. … Continue reading Faith and sight – The story of Nelson Mubezi, 2017 graduate
As we read the news it’s difficult to avoid the brokenness of this world. Extreme poverty and injustice is experienced by millions of people every day. There’s a sense of darkness which feels overwhelming at times. With the task so big is it possible to have an impact? Globally there has been incredible progress towards … Continue reading Sid & Marilyn return in 2021, KLSS alumni stories, students needing our help
You helped raise $111,933 to combat coronavirus and provide the priceless gift of education. Wow! We have been overwhelmed by your generosity and your willingness to help those in need. You braved the cold June mornings, the rain and the wind and gave a hand up to some of the worlds most vulnerable. We couldn’t have done it … Continue reading Ks for Katoke – we walked, we ran, we cycled
What a weekend! We rode through rain, hail and shine and to date we have raised over $15k to help give the priceless gift of education to children in Africa. Thanks for making it a weekend to remember. This is how we rolled! 6am Saturday. The track was dry for our departure out of Lithgow. … Continue reading We made it! Lithgow to Bathurst 2020 Katoke ride
Her ambitious plans, to establish an NGO to “eradicate ignorance” in Tanzania and her dream of being a significant national leader, could sound fanciful. But she has already set some things in place. Her lofty ambitions are combined with an already successful career in singing, leadership and public speaking. Her six years at KLSS had … Continue reading Beathi Benedax, 25, KLSS and university graduate is poised to change the world.
When it rains it pours. There has been a late rainy season in Tanzania this year. This has been welcomed by the farmers of the district still recovering from last year’s drought. However it has caused some delays with getting the construction of the Girl’s dorm underway. Kevin has also found himself needing to source … Continue reading Construction of Girl’s Dorm
