• Latest
Central Vermont Schools Send Computers to Tanzania

Central Vermont Schools Send Computers to Tanzania

August 30, 2022

RAD Denounces Threats to Organizing for Safe and Inclusive Schools

January 24, 2023
African Queen (1951)

The Heiress

January 24, 2023

Meet Your Chamber

January 24, 2023
Just Some Thoughts

The Purpose of Pendulums

January 24, 2023
Capital City Concerts offers a Free Family Concert on Saturday, January 28 in Montpelier

Capital City Concerts offers a Free Family Concert on Saturday, January 28 in Montpelier

January 17, 2023

VSAC’s College & Career Pathways Events Offer Workshops on Campuses Across Vermont

January 17, 2023

National Endowment for the Arts Announces Grants to Support the Arts in Vermont

January 17, 2023
African Queen (1951)

Scarlet Street (1945)

January 17, 2023
Washington County Sheriff Sam Hill to Retire After 38 1/2 Years of Law Enforcement

Washington County Sheriff Sam Hill to Retire After 38 1/2 Years of Law Enforcement

January 17, 2023

Settlement with Google Over Location Tracking Practices

January 11, 2023
Vermont Historical Society Receives $210,000 From Sanders In Omnibus Spending Package for the Vermont History Center

Vermont Historical Society Receives $210,000 From Sanders In Omnibus Spending Package for the Vermont History Center

January 11, 2023
Just Some Thoughts

She Smiled at Me

January 11, 2023
  • Home
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
Sunday, January 29, 2023
The World Online
  • Home
  • News & Features
    • Local News
    • Letters & opinions
    • George Shuman
    • Max’s View
    • Local Sports & Outdoors
    • Births
    • Weddings & Engagements
  • Calendar
    • Art Exhibits
    • Calendar of Events
    • Ongoing Events
  • Obituaries
  • Submit
    • Submit Calendar Listing for Non-Profit Events
    • Submit An Article To The World
    • Submit Letter To The Editor
    • Submit Sports News/Photo
    • Submit Birth Announcement
    • Submit Engagement Announcement
    • Submit Wedding Announcement
  • Advertising
    • World Rates and Ad Sizes
    • World Distribution Map
    • World Deadlines
    • Audit and Reader Surveys
    • Advertising Inquiry
  • Classifieds
    • Place Classified Ads
    • View Current Classifieds
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News & Features
    • Local News
    • Letters & opinions
    • George Shuman
    • Max’s View
    • Local Sports & Outdoors
    • Births
    • Weddings & Engagements
  • Calendar
    • Art Exhibits
    • Calendar of Events
    • Ongoing Events
  • Obituaries
  • Submit
    • Submit Calendar Listing for Non-Profit Events
    • Submit An Article To The World
    • Submit Letter To The Editor
    • Submit Sports News/Photo
    • Submit Birth Announcement
    • Submit Engagement Announcement
    • Submit Wedding Announcement
  • Advertising
    • World Rates and Ad Sizes
    • World Distribution Map
    • World Deadlines
    • Audit and Reader Surveys
    • Advertising Inquiry
  • Classifieds
    • Place Classified Ads
    • View Current Classifieds
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
The World Online
No Result
View All Result

Central Vermont Schools Send Computers to Tanzania

vt-world by vt-world
August 30, 2022
in Community, Education
0
Central Vermont Schools Send Computers to Tanzania

NMHS Technology Support Specialist Nathaniel Bailey (left) and social studies teacher Tristan Whitehouse after helping prepare the computer equipment for shipment.

By Mike Macijeski

For the second time, Northfield Middle High School is spearheading a shipment of computer equipment to Tanzania. In 2016, they sent about 40 used computers to Pommerin Secondary School. This time, with donated equipment from Norwich University, U32 Middle and High School, and the Green Mountain Technology and Career Center as well as NMHS, they are sending four times that many, as well as 68 Chrome books, the basic student laptops favored by many U.S. schools.

It all started in 2015, when Nicole DiDomenico of Norwich University’s Center for Civic Engagement invited the high school to send some students and teachers on their summer service trip. After earlier trips to Pommerin, Tanzania, DiDomenico helped found an international non-profit, Upendo Mmoja, to continue service work there. Since then, with much help from both Tanzanian and U.S. volunteers, Upendo Mmoja has built and runs an orphanage and community center in Pommerin, which serves about 20 local children.

While on that 2015 trip, Northfield history teacher Mike Macijeski made a connection with Pommerin Secondary headmaster Shadrack Nyaulingo. When Mike learned his school was about to replace and recycle some computers, Mike asked Shad if Pommerin Secondary would like them. After traveling halfway around the world, those former NMHS computers are now in a lab at Pommerin Secondary called the Covered Bridge Room, where students can build the computer skills so important to success in today’s world.

Tanzanian member of Parliament Justinn Nyamoga heard about the computer donation and inquired whether another such shipment might be made to help other schools—this time in his nearby district of Kilolo. Pommerin Upendo Mmoja director Maria Mgova reached out to Mike, who over the 2021-22 school year worked his connections to collect 160 computers. The Norwich University IT department contributed 100 laptops which were otherwise bound for the recycling station.

“The collection of computer and other electronic donations that Michael and others have coordinated for the benefit of children in the Kilolo District is such a testament to the impact our partnership has had over the last 10 years in Tanzania–not only on the community we traveled several times to serve, but on us here in Vermont,” said Upendo Mmoja co-founder Nicole DiDomenico. “This partnership has developed into a true friendship and that is all we could’ve asked for … especially given Upendo’s motto: ‘Working together is our success.’ Truer words could never be spoken!”

Tanzanian Upendo leaders Maria Mgova and Vince Mwaja will help make sure all the equipment gets to students who need it in Kilolo. Special thanks to Brian Schwartz of the Green Mountain Technology and Career Center in Hyde Park and to Amy Urling of U32, both veterans of Tanzania trips themselves, who helped line up donations from their schools. NMHS maintenance director Ermin Milak and his crew earned kudos as well for all their help storing and preparing the equipment. NMHS principal Lee Ann Monroe also supplied steadfast support, including for this spring’s scrap metal drive which raised much of the money needed to ship everything to Tanzania. “Northfield Middle High School is committed to engaging in community service,” said Monroe, “and increasing our understanding of how we are part of a larger, global community.” Hundreds of students and teachers in Tanzania should soon agree.

Previous Post

17th Annual Kelly Brush Ride Rolls on Sept. 10

Next Post

Green Mountain United Way’s Tatum’s Totes Gets an Influx of School Supplies from Local Businesses

Next Post
Green Mountain United Way’s Tatum’s Totes Gets an Influx of School Supplies from Local Businesses

Green Mountain United Way’s Tatum’s Totes Gets an Influx of School Supplies from Local Businesses

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This Week’s Ads

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
The World
403 US Route 302
Barre, VT 05641
Phone: (802) 479-2582

Copyright © 2019 The World Online. All Rights Reserved. Powered by CoolerAds.

No Result
View All Result
  • Art Exhibits
  • Audit and Reader Surveys
  • Births
  • Calendar
  • Contact Us
  • Daily Horoscope
  • Fall Guide
  • Food & Recipe
  • Home
  • Obituaries
  • Ongoing Events
  • Pay Your Bill Here
  • Senior Living Edition
  • Showtimes
  • Submit Birth Announcement
  • Submit Calendar Listing for Non-Profit Events
  • Submit Engagement Announcement
  • Submit Listing to our Local Directory
  • Submit Sports News/Photo
  • Submit Wedding Announcement
  • Testimonials
  • The World Coupons
  • Weather Forecast
  • World Deadlines
  • World Distribution Map
  • World Rate Card
  • World Rates and Ad Sizes
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy
  • Sitemap
  • About Us
  • Vermont Lottery
  • Advertising Information
  • The World Staff
  • Advertising Inquiry
  • Submit Letter To The Editor
  • Local Directory
  • Poll Results
  • Local Deals
  • Classifieds
  • Submit An Article To The World
  • Events
  • The World – This Week’s Online Digital Edition
  • The World Auto & Sports

Copyright © 2019 The World Online. All Rights Reserved. Powered by CoolerAds.

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In