“Students study science subjects theoretically (only). This negates development of the students, science-wise. They don’t like it. They try to negate science subjects. And this has been a big problem to us,” says Erasto Lulandala, Headmaster of Kwala Secondary School. Kwala has two classrooms designated specifically for science laboratories. However, teachers lack the laboratory materials to teach science subjects with the hands-on component that helps students best understand the concepts. Thus, teachers can only teach the subject in the abstract, and many students lose interest in science and drop the subject. Students seeking to become doctors or engineers take the “science concentration” track of schooling, but are placed at a great disadvantage without proper materials to learn the subjects appropriately.

Community Solution:

A new and locally produced “mobile science laboratory” is currently available for purchase in Tanzania. The mobile laboratory can be easily moved from room to room, is designed to the Tanzanian national science curriculum, and has lab materials for biology, chemistry, and physics. NTC is looking to secure funds to purchase the mobile laboratory and give Kwala’s science students an opportunity to learn science appropriately and ultimately pass their exams to graduate from Kwala Secondary School.

Fundraising Goal: $3,750.00