One of the best-performing schools in the East Africa portfolio is undoubtedly the Hekima Waldorf School in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Since its establishment in 1997, the school has almost always had the wind in its sails. After a few years, Hekima moved to a better location in a beautiful modern neighborhood where many young families live. Currently, enough tuition is paid for most students to keep the school running. However, there are still about ten children left for whom sponsors need to be found.

The grounds are spacious and open, but shielded from the surroundings by trees and vegetation. There are vegetable gardens around a small baobab tree. In the middle of the grounds is a large covered stage where performances are held, and lessons can be given. There is enough open space to be able to play sports during breaks.

The atmosphere is particularly pleasant, the children clearly enjoy it here. The teachers too, there is very little turnover. But success, as often, also has a downside. The classrooms are far too small, 40 students per class, where there is room for 20. And the school keeps growing, upwards too. The plans for new construction are ready. Money is being found from large sponsors. But a lot more will have to be saved.

And then one of the school buses breaks down. And the water reservoir on top of the drilling tower turns out to be far too small for so many children. Outside there is more space to teach the overcrowded classes, but it is getting hotter and the water has to be rationed. All children bring water from home in a bottle, but they can't make it to the second break with that. Savings must be made for a school bus and a larger water reservoir.

Will you help save? Code: Tanzania.