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Past
Due to the difficult economic situation in Tanzania, which has dragged on for many years, millions of people live in poverty and have no hope of ever rising above their current situation. AIDS has decimated the working population and has resulted in over a million orphans. Over 35% of the population, live below the poverty line. The need is so great that it is overwhelming and as such it seems too difficult for individuals to attempt to solve or be involved in.
Over 10 years ago, Pastor Glorious and Josephine Shoo saw the desperate need of the poor and needy children in their neighborhood. They understood that one permanent and effective way of combating the extreme poverty around them, was through quality education balanced with loving care and faith. They began to open their home and to love and educate local street children – one by one the children came and their lives and futures were changed forever.
Secondary School
There are over 145 students currently enrolled in Form 1 to Form 4 at the FOH, Secondary School.
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They range in age from 13 - 19 years old and the subjects they study can include: Kiswahili, English, Biology, Civics, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, History, Geography, Accountancy, French, Additional Mathematics and Bible/evangelism.
In Form 2, the students sit national exams which they must pass to advance to Form 3. Then in Form 4 they take their O-Level exams and on achieving pass rates in these exams, they are eligible to enrol in Form 5 at the High School.
ZOE GIRLS
At a separate site next to the Fountain of Hope Nursery School, the Zoe Girls Secondary School students (form 1 and 2) are educated and cared for. These girls at the request of their parents or due to circumstances, prefer a 'girls only' education for these two levels and then they are integrated with the mainstream FOH Secondary school. There are on average 45 girls enrolled in Zoe Girls, they study the same subjects as the Form 1 and 2 mainstream secondary school and also sit a national exam in Form 2 to ensure they qualify for Form 3.
In addition to their studies, the Secondary School students of both campuses, are also voluntarily involved in the Fountain of Love programme which involves street evangelism, prison ministry and hospital visitations among other activities. A number of students are also actively involved in the worship band, dance and drama groups and open air crusade ministries.
We are here to grow, to glow and to glorify God
Nursery School
Fountain of Hope, Nursery School is located on a site abut 5 minutes from the Head Office. There are on average around 45 students who board and are educated at the school which has two classes - nursery and pre-unit.
The children are aged from 5 - 6 years old and are learning Kiswahili, Numeracy, English, Pre-Science, Arts & Crafts, Handwriting and Bible/devotions.
Often these students have 'graduated' from the Fountain of Zoe, Babies home and this is the next step in their education.
Primary School
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Fountain of Hope Primary School is situated just outside of Moshi city along with the New Life Foundation headquarters. There are approximately 200 students being educated and cared for, at this level.
The students are aged from 5 to 14 years old and the grades range from 1 to 7. In grade 4 the students must pass the National exam to be eligible to enter Higher Primary (grades 5 - 7). National exams also need to be passed at the end of the 7th grade as a prerequisite for Secondary School.
The subjects studied at Primary level include: English, Kiswahili, Science, Mathemathics, Geography, History, Bible/devotions, PDS (Personal Development and Sports), ICT (Information, Communication, Technology), Civics and Vocational skills
Along with study and devotions, the students also participate in outreaches through the Fountain of Love. |
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