Place & People
Staff and Administration
Bella, Program Administrator
Bella is formally trained in early childhood education and an experienced educator. She is responsible for administrating all the Foundation’s activities in Tanzania. In her role, Bella does everything and anything, from buying groceries for student meals to leading the teachers and managing day to day operations. Bella is an incredible leader who is passionate about leading children toward a brighter future.
Jane, Teacher
Jane is a teacher at the Foundation and loves working with children - you can tell because she smiles with her whole body every time she speaks with the kids. Jane teaches mathematics, English, phonics, drawing, science, and environmental studies. When asked what she loves most about her work, she says, "We must love these children. They come from families who have fallen on hard times. We need to show these children love and dignity."
Beatrice, Teacher
Beatrice is a teacher and childcare provider at the Foundation. Her work focuses on early learning education, so she teaches phonics, numbers, sport, science, health, and the environment. She says her teaching philosophy is to be flexible. Each day is different, and she wants to respond to the kids so even if it's math time, but they want to draw, she will draw until they are ready to learn numbers. She has worked with the school since 2019.
Eveline, Teacher
Eveline is a teacher at the Foundation. When asked what she teaches, she says "everything!". She focuses on activity planning with the children and loves playing soccer with the children. She has worked for the organization since 2020.
Teresia, Cook
Teresia is the cook for the Foundation. She wakes up at 4.30 a.m. every morning to light the wood stove and cook the morning porridge, then works in a small and smoky room to prepare a lunch of beans and maize or staples like ongali and makande. She has been the live-in chef at the Foundation since 2022.
Agnes, Volunteer
Agnes is a volunteer at the Foundation. After receiving a certificate in regional planning, she realized her real passion is supporting children. When asked what she likes about her role at the Foundation, she says, "I love teaching in an environment that is warm and welcoming to all."
Louise Erskine, Program Coordinator
Louise Erskine is the Coordinator for the Kilimanjaro Children's Foundation. She works with Foundation staff and board members to advance new projects and grow the organization and its impact. When not working with the Foundation, Louise is the Chief of Staff and Gender & Climate Lead at the International Center for Research on Women, the foremost gender equity research, advocacy, and advisory organization.
