About
ZERRY Education Center is a daycare and pre-unit school located in Tandale, one of the well-known slum neighborhoods in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The centre provides an early childhood education and child development programme for children under the age of five. It has become a safe and nurturing space for young children, offering both academic and non-academic learning while their parents or guardians are at work. ZERRY plays a vital role in supporting the community by laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning and development in a challenging environment and for low-income families.
Their academic Kusoma ‘Reading’, Kuandika ‘Writing’ and Kuhesabu ‘Counting’; Sports & Arts for physical development, singing and dancing, English subjects, simple mathematics, drawing, coloring, book reading and storytelling.
Thier non-academic curriculum includes life skills, i.e. communication, public speaking, teamwork, problem solving, creativity; personal hygiene management as well as food and nutrition.
Location
The project is located in Tandale, 14106 Dar es Salaam. Tandale is a densely populated urban settlement (informal settlement) located in Kinondoni Municipality in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is known for its vibrant community life, but also for its socio-economic challenges.
Accommodation
Volunteers are accommodated in a hostel in a safe area located approximately 4 km from the project site. The hostel provides a comfortable shared room for volunteers, three meals per day, and safe boiled drinking water, ensuring a supportive and homely living environment throughout their stay.
