UHURU WATOTO PROJECT, INC.
DADE CITY, FLORIDA

The Uhuru Watoto Project, Inc., is a registered non-profit organization (Florida's IRS classification for non-profits as a 501(c)(3) entity) located in Dade City, Florida. Founded on July 1, 2015, with its incorporation documented under the filing number N15000006629, it operates out of P.O. Box 2245 and focuses on addressing educational barriers faced by girls living in rural villages outside Dodoma, Tanzania's capital city. The organization’s mission is to provide secondary education opportunities for Tanzanian girls who are often hindered from attending school due to economic constraints, unsafe travel distances, or cultural practices that limit educational resources for girls. By covering costs such as tuition, uniforms, books, supplies, room and board, through sponsorships at the rate of $680 annually per girl, the Uhuru Watoto Project seeks to empower these young women by enabling them to attain education within their existing school systems, thus facilitating poverty alleviation in a culturally sensitive manner. The Uhuru Watoto Project was inspired following discussions on educational opportunities between an American homeschooling parent and a Tanzanian priest studying in the United States. Current operations support 30 girls across Mbabala Secondary School and St. Clare Catholic School, with ongoing efforts to expand their number of sponsored students while simultaneously implementing additional community-focused programs, such as beekeeping initiatives for skill development and sustenance benefits. Further initiatives aim at improving school infrastructure, facilitating travel via bicycle sponsorship, integrating solar panels for educational enhancement, and providing energy-efficient computers. Financially, the project relies entirely on donations and is actively seeking sponsors willing to assist with full or partial support, highlighting that a minimal contribution of less than $2 a day can significantly impact an individual girl's life trajectory. Directors currently overseeing the organization include Jill Finnerty Ricardo, Edwin Rev Palka, and Emmanuel Rev Ndechihiro. For more detailed information about the organization’s efforts or to get involved, potential donors and volunteers are encouraged to visit their website at uhuruwatotoproject.com or contact them through phone number (352) 457-9005. The Uhuru Watoto Project emphasizes not only educational assistance but also the broader vision of community betterment by focusing on local skills development, infrastructure enhancement, and renewable energy projects. They appreciate both financial support and prayers for their endeavors from supporters globally.