Dennis is the 3rd child in a family of 5 children from Shinyanga, Tanzania. Dennis graduated high school in 2009 after having to take several years off while his family raised funds for his school fees. His father died in 2003 which has made his family’s financial situation very difficult.
Dennis completed the Canada World Youth Exchange Program in 2007. He has been motivated since this volunteer experience to work in a field that is both environmentally sustainable and focused on community development
Dennis is hoping to study Procurement and Supply Management at the College of Business Education in Mwanza, Tanzania. There is a demand in Tanzania for Procurement and Supply Managers to work with NGOs that are operating in the country due to a new law that has passed that requires them. Dennis believes that if he does this training he will be able to secure himself a career that will give back to his community.
His course will last for 2 years and each year the course will cost a total of $835 CDN. His family is doing their best to contribute to his living expenses while he is at school but they won’t be able to pay for his full course fees. Please consider donating to help Dennis better his future and the future of his community. His program will start in March 2014. Education is Power needs his first payment of $415 by February 28th at the latest. Otherwise he will have to wait until September.
Photo: Dennis in Shinyanga,Tanzania