The Roof of Africa charity supports some of the poorest children and families in Tanzania through education, community care and long-term opportunity.
We believe every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and build a brighter future, regardless of their circumstances. Working closely with local communities, we help create lasting change where it is needed most.
Today, we are completing our first primary school—a milestone that will provide education and hope for generations of children. But this is only the beginning. With ambitious plans for the future, we aim to reach many more communities across Tanzania.
We may be a small charity, but we have a big vision: helping children and families thrive through compassion, partnership, and the power of education.
A small charity with big ambition
Our School
In June 2016, we opened The Roof of Africa school in Sonu, a small village in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. The school currently has 5 classes completed and uses two administration blocks for primary six and 7 and the school now teaches 277 children from nursery level to standard 7.
Join us
We are currently fundraising to build five more classrooms for our school, and you can help. There are many ways to get involved including fundraising, sponsorship and volunteering.