Our Students
Our Students
Our Students
Our students, mostly between 15 and 25 years, come from Morogoro and the surrounding regions. Some were born with hearing impairments, while others lost their hearing later in life. Each brings a unique story, background, and journey to TARATA. You can read more about their experiences with us—and if you’d like to learn further, we’d be happy to hear from you at info@tarata.org.
Our students, mostly between 15 and 25 years old, come from Morogoro and the surrounding regions. Some were born with hearing impairments, while others lost their hearing later in life. Each brings a unique story, background, and journey to TARATA. You can read more about their experiences with us—and if you’d like to learn further, we’d be happy to hear from you at info@tarata.org.
Our students, mostly between 15 and 25 years old, come from Morogoro and the surrounding regions. Some were born with hearing impairments, while others lost their hearing later in life. Each brings a unique story, background, and journey to TARATA. You can read more about their experiences with us—and if you’d like to learn further, we’d be happy to hear from you at info@tarata.org.
Hey! My name
is Frida,
I live at Mafisa. I was born in the Ifakara district in the Morogoro region and got my primary formal education there. It was in a school that had disability section, though we were attending the same class as those who were not disabled. My school times were good compared to staying at home. In our clan, few female children went to school, so it was a challenge for me; many relatives didn’t like me in a school uniform. My life became worse when the results of my Standard Seven exams revealed my low grades. I moved to the Morogoro district, living with my aunt; then a blessing came to my life. I was selected to join TARATA. I wake up and go to attend classes Monday to Friday every week. I have experienced significant positive changes in my attitude, culture, and social perceptions. I like the way TARATAs cook explains to me how to prepare foods, especially mandazi and coconut beans. I am also comfortable with my classes; I really like sewing, English, math, and computer classes. I am now confident that I will be able to help other people with disabilities just like TARATA
Hey! My name is Frida,
I live at Mafisa. I was in a primary school with a disability section, though we were attending the same class as those who were not disabled. In our clan, few female children went to school, so it was a challenge for me; many relatives didn’t like me in a school uniform. My life became worse when the results of my primary school exams showed my low grades. Then a blessing came to my life. I was selected to join TARATA. I wake up and attend classes every week. I have experienced significant positive changes in my attitude, culture, and social perceptions.
I also really like my classes. I am now confident that I will be able to help other people with disabilities just like TARATA
Hi! I’m Zahara.
I live at Chamwino with my grandmother and my daughter. I dropped out of secondary school in form two (like 9th grade) due to pregnancy. I don’t regret dropping out of school, considering my family’s poor life and the unsupportive learning environment of the school for me and some of my classmates who couldn’t hear. I am now enjoying my studies at TARATA: My favorite subjects
are sewing and computer applications. My teachers are so friendly to me. I hope TARATA reaches as many people as possible because it is a very good school.
I’m Imamu,
I didn’t get a formal education; I was taught to read, write, and do math calculations by my. She believed she was able to teach me better since we both understood each other using sign language, contrary to the teachers in school, who didn’t know. I enrolled in a carpentry course from CHAVITA, but did not finish because I failed to pay the course fees. I spent about three years in the street as a day worker until I heard about TARATA, but I didn’t believe it was realistic. It was unbelievable until Mr. Victor came to clear my doubts by
explaining the mechanisms and answering my many questions. I like computer studies, and I wish to be a businessman in the future.
Hi! My name
is Mwanhamisi,
I am a student at TARATA. I was disqualified from primary school since I didn’t understand the teachers. I learned hairdressing, and I now know how to weave hair, which allowed me to sustain life with my aunt. I am happy to be a student at TARATA. I attend classes in
the morning, and during evening hours, I go to weave people’s hair to earn a living. I believe that my life will be so nice after I graduate.
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Hey! I’m Maulid Kipeleweke,
a student at TARATA. In my secondary education, I started having difficulties hearing as a result of medication. My father, who suffered a stroke, tried to help me, but he was not strong enough financially since he had a lot of bills to clear for our family. It was hard, but slowly, I got used to the new life without hearing. After my high school graduation, I had to work for the family’s income and reduce the number of days playing football. After a few months of tough life, I started searching for schools, and it took me a year before I joined TARATA. I wondered how my fellows were able to use sign language better than I did
because I didn’t get any training for that before. Here at TARATA, I am learning sign language. I like the cooperation with my fellow students and teachers. I am so satisfied.
Hi! My name is Amina.
I come from Nanenane Morogoro. I completed my ordinary level of secondary education, but I didn’t perform well enough to continue with further studies. I used to stay at home and help my parents with domestic activities before my first day at the TARATA education center, where I am now taking my sewing course; I like sign language and computer and business subjects. It was amazing to see my teachers coming home to visit me and talk to my parents. This made my father trust that I was safe at TARATA because he didn’t allow me to go out from home somewhere just because I am deaf; I have very few people to communicate with. I am performing well in my studies. I can now make a shirt, a skirt, and short and simple dresses and the teachers told me I still have a lot to learn about the different designs of the mentioned clothes. I love TARATA.
Hello! My name is Fatuma.
I am 20 years old. I dropped out of secondary school in form two as a result of classmates’ insulations and my extended family members’ conflicts; I was very stressed about that. I am now on the right track. I study sewing courses and believe I am just as educated as those who continued school. I learn English, Sign language, Math, Sewing, and computer applications, which strengthen my ability to survive independently. TARATA is a good place to study for deaf people like me because the teachers know sign language. I have new friends at TARATA,
and we all have same disability. I am getting more confident every time I think of my future with TARATA. I wish to be a motivating fashion designer.
Hey! My name is Frida,
I live at Mafisa. I was born in the Ifakara district in the Morogoro region and got my primary formal education there. It was in a school that had disability section, though we were attending the same class as those who were not disabled. My school times were good compared to staying at home. In our clan, few female children went to school, so it was a challenge for me; many relatives didn’t like me in a school uniform. My life became worse when the results of my Standard Seven exams revealed my low grades. I moved to the Morogoro district, living with my aunt; then a blessing came to my life. I was selected to join TARATA. I wake up and go to attend classes Monday to Friday every week. I have experienced significant positive changes in my attitude, culture, and social perceptions. I like the way TARATAs cook explains to me how to prepare foods, especially mandazi and coconut beans. I am also comfortable with my classes; I really like sewing, English, math, and computer classes. I am now confident that I will be able to help other people with disabilities just like TARATA
Hi! I’m Zahara.
I live at Chamwino with my grandmother and my daughter. I dropped out of secondary school in form two (like 9th grade) due to pregnancy. I don’t regret dropping out of school, considering my family’s poor life and the unsupportive learning environment of the school for me and some of my classmates who couldn’t hear. I am now enjoying my studies at TARATA; my favorite subjects are sewing and computer applications. My teachers are so friendly to me. I hope TARATA reaches as many people as possible because it is a very good school.
Hello! I’m Nuru,
coming from Morogoro. I have had a hearing disability for about eleven years now. In Zanzibar, during primary school, I experienced a hearing disability, and after several trials of medication from different hospitals, I failed to get back to normal. My parents had to learn and teach me sign language. I liked the way my parents enjoyed teaching me and using sign language to communicate with me, but in the street, I was considered very abnormal because I was the only deaf person.
Hi! I’m Zahara.
I live at Chamwino with my grandmother and my daughter. I dropped out of secondary school in form two (like 9th grade) due to pregnancy. I don’t regret dropping out of school, considering my family’s poor life and the unsupportive learning environment of the school for me and some of my classmates who couldn’t hear. I am now enjoying my studies at TARATA; my favorite subjects are sewing and computer applications. My teachers are so friendly to me. I hope TARATA reaches as many people as possible because it is a very good school.
Hello! I’m Nuru,
coming from Morogoro. I have had a hearing disability for about eleven years now. In Zanzibar, during primary school, I experienced a hearing disability, and after several trials of medication from different hospitals, I failed to get back to normal. My parents had to learn and teach me sign language. I liked the way my parents enjoyed teaching me and using sign language to communicate with me, but in the street, I was considered very abnormal because I was the only deaf person.
I’m Imamu,
coming from Mafiga Morogoro. I didn’t get a formal education; I was just taught to read, write, and do math calculations by my mother. She believed she was able to teach me better since we both understood each other using sign language more than the teachers in school, who didn’t know how to communicate with me. My mother was my only friend before she died. I enrolled in a carpentry course from CHAVITA (an association for the hearing disabled in the region), but could not finish because I failed to pay the course fees. I spent about three years in the street as a day worker cleaning people’s houses until I heard about TARATA. It was very good news for me, although I didn’t believe it could be realistic. I had a lot of questions in my mind: study for free? Two healthy meals a day for free? Exposed to a job after graduation for free? Etc. It was unbelievable until Mr. Victor came to clear my doubts by explaining the mechanisms and answering my many questions. I like computer studies, and I wish to be a businessman in the future.
I’m Imamu,
coming from Mafiga Morogoro. I didn’t get a formal education; I was just taught to read, write, and do math calculations by my mother. She believed she was able to teach me better since we both understood each other using sign language more than the teachers in school, who didn’t know how to communicate with me. My mother was my only friend before she died. I enrolled in a carpentry course from CHAVITA (an association for the hearing disabled in the region), but could not finish because I failed to pay the course fees. I spent about three years in the street as a day worker cleaning people’s houses until I heard about TARATA. It was very good news for me, although I didn’t believe it could be realistic. I had a lot of questions in my mind: study for free? Two healthy meals a day for free? Exposed to a job after graduation for free? Etc. It was unbelievable until Mr. Victor came to clear my doubts by explaining the mechanisms and answering my many questions. I like computer studies, and I wish to be a businessman in the future.
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Hi! My name
is Mwanhamisi,
I am a student at TARATA. I was disqualified from formal school in primary school since I didn’t understand teachers when they were teaching. I was taken to learn hairdressing, and I now know how to weave hair, which kept me able to sustain life with my aunt. At TARATA, I got a chance to go swimming in a pool, which is among my hobbies; I am happy to be a student at TARATA. I attend classes in the morning, and during evening hours, I go to weave people’s hair for money to earn a living. I get money for transport to go and return to school from TARATA; I believe that my life will be so nice after I graduate.
Hi! My name
is Mwanhamisi,
I am a student at TARATA. I was disqualified from formal school in primary school since I didn’t understand teachers when they were teaching. I was taken to learn hairdressing, and I now know how to weave hair, which kept me able to sustain life with my aunt. At TARATA, I got a chance to go swimming in a pool, which is among my hobbies; I am happy to be a student at TARATA. I attend classes in the morning, and during evening hours, I go to weave people’s hair for money to earn a living. I get money for transport to go and return to school from TARATA; I believe that my life will be so nice after I graduate.
Hey! I’m Maulid Kipeleweke,
a student at TARATA. In second grade, I started having hearing difficulties, resulting from medication. My father, who suffered from a stroke, tried to help me, but he was not strong enough financially since he had a lot of bills for our family: my siblings’ school, and family food. It was hard, but slowly, I got used to not hearing. After high school, I had to start working for the family’s income, and reduce playing football, my hobby. After a few months of tough life, our relatives helped our family, and I started searching for schools. It took me a year before I got a chance to join TARATA. I wondered how my fellows were able to use sign language better than I did because I didn’t get any training for that before. I just focused on watching the lips of a speaker to understand the message. Here, I am learning sign language. I like the unity and cooperation with my fellow students and teachers; we play sports together with teachers every week. I am so satisfied.
Hey! I’m Maulid Kipeleweke,
a student at TARATA. In my second year of secondary education, I started having difficulties hearing as a result of taking medication when I was sick. My father, who was suffering from a stroke, tried his best to help me heal, but he was not strong enough financially to buy medicine since he had a lot of bills to clear for our family, especially my siblings’ needs for school and family food. It was so hard, but slowly, I got used to the new life without hearing. After my form four graduation, I had to take charge of working for the family’s income, and reduce the number of days playing football, which was my hobby. After a few months of tough life, our relatives decided to help our family, and that is when I started searching for schools to get certain skills. It took me a year before I got a chance to join TARATA. I wondered how my fellows were able to use sign language better than I did because I didn’t get any training for that before. I just focused on watching the lips of a speaker to understand the message. Here at TARATA, I am learning sign language and using it to communicate. I like the unity and cooperation from my fellow students and from my teachers; we play sports together with teachers every Friday. I am so satisfied.
Hi! My name is Amina.
I come from Nanenane Morogoro. I completed my ordinary level of secondary education, but I didn’t perform well enough to continue with further studies. I used to stay at home and help my parents with domestic activities before my first day at the TARATA education center, where I am now taking my sewing course; I like sign language and computer and business subjects. It was amazing to see my teachers coming home to visit me and talk to my parents. This made my father trust that I was safe at TARATA because he didn’t allow me to go out from home somewhere just because I am deaf; I have very few people to communicate with. I am performing well in my studies. I can now make a shirt, a skirt, and short and simple dresses and the teachers told me I still have a lot to learn about the different designs of the mentioned clothes. I love TARATA.
Hi! My name is Amina.
I come from Nanenane Morogoro. I completed my ordinary level of secondary education, but I didn’t perform well enough to continue with further studies. I used to stay at home and help my parents with domestic activities before my first day at the TARATA education center, where I am now taking my sewing course; I like sign language and computer and business subjects. It was amazing to see my teachers coming home to visit me and talk to my parents. This made my father trust that I was safe at TARATA because he didn’t allow me to go out from home somewhere just because I am deaf; I have very few people to communicate with. I am performing well in my studies. I can now make a shirt, a skirt, and short and simple dresses and the teachers told me I still have a lot to learn about the different designs of the mentioned clothes. I love TARATA.
Hello, my name is Fatuma,
I am 20 years old. I dropped out of Morogoro secondary school in form two as a result of classmates’ insulations and my extended family members’ conflicts with each other; I was very stressed about that. I am now on the right way. I study sewing courses, I believe I am just as educated as those who continued school. I learn English, Sign language, Math, Sewing, and computer applications, which strengthen my ability to survive independently. TARATA is a good place to study for deaf people like me because the teachers know sign language. My father and my stepmother support me in my studies, and I wish to make them proud of me when I complete my course. I have new friends at TARATA, and we all have same disability. I am getting more confident every time I think of my future with TARATA. I wish to be a motivating fashion designer.