Education "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." (Malcom X)
-The Tanga Sister City Committee has financed tuition for four students enrolled at the Toledo Secondary School located in Tanga. -The Tanga Sister City Committee financed passports, visas and air tickets for two students and a chaperone to participate in the International Youth Program by the University of Toledo - Toledo, Ohio (tscitanga.weebly.com/international-youth-program.html). -Initiated academic relationship and joint projects between Toledo Early College High School and St Frances de Salle High School (Toledo, Ohio) with Toledo Secondary School in Tanga. -On going and anticipated education related projects include shipping donated books, supplies and equipment to Tanga. -Domestically, the Tanga Sister City Committee has played a role in supporting the Toledo International Youth Orchestra’s project of building a classroom at the school and providing school supplies and physical education equipment.
Health "The first wealth is health." (Ralph Waldo Emerson)
-The Tanga Sister City Committee is proud to have been instrumental in sending medical supplies to a health clinic in Tanga. -Additionally, monetary donations were given to an AIDS orphanage in Tanga. -Built public toilets in Tanga. (tscitanga.weebly.com/health.html) -Built a maternity ward in Tanga. (tscitanga.weebly.com/health.html)
Other Projects "We never know the worth of water 'til the well is dry." (Thomas Fuller)
-Sent a fire truck to Tanga that was donated by the Toledo Fire Department. The truck was used to supply water.
Committed to education, health and self-sustainability.