The Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam, in partnership with international Rotary partners including the Rotary Club of Vancouver, has commenced the handover of 640 school desks, which is currently underway under its Gift of Education Global Grant Project.
The handover is being implemented in phases, starting with Mbopo Primary School, followed by Mwananyamala B Primary School, Nakasangwe Primary School, and Mtongani Primary School.
The desks are designed to seat three pupils each, significantly reducing classroom overcrowding and eliminating the need for children to sit on the floor, thereby improving learning conditions in public primary schools.
The Global Grant follows a holistic approach to education by combining classroom infrastructure with ICT training for teachers and environmental sustainability initiatives.
Under the project, 80 teachers from the beneficiary schools will undergo ICT training focused on practical digital skills, while 1,200 trees will be planted at school compounds to enhance learning environments and offset the use of timber.
Since 2020, the Gift of Education initiative has delivered approximately 5,000 desks, benefiting about 15,000 pupils across Dar es Salaam.
The project has also supported environmental conservation efforts, with 8,620 trees planted to date, transforming school compounds into greener and healthier spaces for learning.
The desks are manufactured using treated hardwood and reinforced steel frames to ensure durability and long-term use in public schools.
School leaders welcomed the donation, noting that the desks, teacher training, and tree planting will collectively improve learning outcomes and restore dignity for pupils. They pledged to take good care of the desks and nurture the planted trees to ensure lasting benefits.
The Global Grant will be implemented between January 2026 and March 2026 in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and local authorities, reaffirming Rotary’s commitment to creating learning environments where every child has an opportunity to thrive.