Supporting Tanzanian Education through Partnership
About Next STEP Tanzania
Our Story
Our Projects
Our Impact
Mission Statement
Our mission is to raise funds and foster international partnerships, with a particular focus on strengthening ties between the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) and the global community. We aim to expand educational opportunities for Tanzanians while enabling international partners to gain valuable insights from the faith, aspirations, and perspectives of Tanzanians.
- Empowerment
- Global Understanding
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
Our Current Projects
2025 Cohort of Men With Albinism
After 3 months of learning to make clothing, batik cloth, snacks, soaps, and lotions, the first class of men with albinism graduated from the vocational center on May 17, 2024. The diocese is hoping to welcome a new cohort of men (at least 10 people per cohort) to the...
Diakonia World Federation Assembly
The Diakonia World Federation Assembly is held in a different location every four years, and in July 2025 it will be held in Tanzania for the very first time. We wanted to ensure that Tanzanian church leaders had the opportunity to meet and network with church leaders...
Security Wall for Mwanza Secondary School
Mwanza Lutheran Secondary, which opened in 2020 with 8 students, now has over 140 students. They have also made progress on construction of the dining hall. However, the diocese has realized that a greater priority is building a wall around the campus. Numerous...
Why “Next STEP Tanzania”?
STEP stands for:
📘 Supporting Tanzanian Education through Partnership
🌍 Or in Swahili: Saidia Tanzania, Elimu Pamoja – Help Tanzania, Education Together
Get Involved – Take the Next Step With Us!
Whether you’re across the street or across the globe, there’s a way for you to walk alongside Tanzanian students, leaders, and communities. Together, we can open doors to education, deepen faith connections, and create a more just and hopeful future.
Donate Now
In Tanzania, the school year for primary and secondary schools starts in January and the university school year starts in September. It costs $500-1000 (depending on the grade level) to sponsor a student for the entire year. This includes school fees, room, board, books, and uniforms. We also have ongoing education programs that need your help. All donations are tax deductible.