Change a child's future. One year at a time.

Student Sponsorship Program

Our Student Sponsorship Program, delivered in partnership with CHETI NGO, provides children from vulnerable families with access to high-quality education, nutritious meals and a safe, supportive learning environment. When you sponsor a student, you’re not just covering school fees, you’re giving a child the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Why Sponsorship Matters

In many communities across Arusha, the cost of schooling is the largest barrier preventing children from receiving an education.

Sponsorship ensures that children from low-income families can attend school consistently, stay healthy, and access opportunities that otherwise wouldn’t exist.

Your support covers:

Full tuition fees
A nurturing, safe learning environment
One large meal + two small meals daily
Bus transport (for primary and secondary students)
Boarding for secondary school students
Ongoing school support and pastoral care

(Boarding options are also available for students who cannot safely travel from home.)

Sponsorship Levels and Costs

We offer three levels of sponsorship based on the child’s schooling stage. These can be paid annually, monthly or fortnightly - whatever suits your budget and preferred commitment.

*all student sponsorships require a minimum three year commitment

Pre Unit (Nursery) Student

$250 per year
or approx. $21/month, $10.50/fortnight

Supports a child aged 3–6 with foundational education, safe care, meals, and a nurturing learning environment.

Primary School Student

$475 per year
or approx. $40/month,

$20/fortnight

Covers tuition, transport, meals, and essential school resources for a student in Years 1–7.

Secondary School Student

$1,150 per year
or approx. $96/month,

$48/fortnight

Supports an older student’s schooling, transport, meals, exam preparation, and access to extracurricular opportunities.

"With my sponsors support, great pressure was relieved from my grandmother and I was able to finish secondary school and go to Advanced Level studies"

Angel E was abandoned by her father after her mother passed away. Her grandmother became the primary carer for her and her siblings.

Sponsored by Charlotte G from Australia from Form 2 to Form 4.

The Program

Payment Frequency Options

You can choose to sponsor:

Annually – one payment
Monthly – set up an automatic recurring donation
Fortnightly – flexible and accessible for most households

We will send full updates every school term so you can follow your student’s progress, achievements, and school life.

How Sponsorship Works

Choose a sponsorship level (Nursery, Primary, Secondary)
Select a payment plan (annually, monthly, or fortnightly)
We match you with a student based on urgency and need
Your sponsorship directly covers that child’s school expenses
You receive ongoing updates and stories throughout the year

What You Receive as a Sponsor

A welcome pack introducing your sponsored student
Term updates, progress reports, and photos
Opportunities to write letters or messages
Access to exclusive behind-the-scenes updates from our schools and community in Arusha
The joy of knowing you’re changing a child’s life in a deeply meaningful way

Your Impact

By sponsoring a student, you give a child:

The chance to learn in a safe, healthy environment
Reliable access to nutritious meals
Education that leads to opportunity
Greater confidence and stability
Hope for a brighter future

For many children, sponsorship is the turning point that changes everything.

Sign up to change a life

If you're interested in sponsoring a student, please reach out to a Student Sponsorship Program Officer, Meg, at sponsorship@inukacommunity.org

We will be happy to answer any questions you may have or set up you right away!

Important Notes

*Prices are subject to minor changes based on school fee adjustments and currency conversion between AUD and Tanzanian Shillings. Should changes occur, sponsors will be notified three months in advance.

*Student Sponsorships are a minimum three year commitment.