Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania Tanzania

“The board of directors reviews and approves form 990 before it is filed.”

“All complaints concerning a possible conflict of interest violation shall be made in writing to or by the chair with a copy provided to the complainant. The chair shall make an initial determination of the issue and shall attempt initial resolution of the problem with the complainer and the complainant. If this initial attempt at resolution is not successful, the chair shall appoint a committee composed of three board members to investigate the complaint. The committee will investigate as required and submit a written report to the chair within 30 days. The chair will render his/her decision within ten days of receiving the committee's report. The chair's decision may be appealed in writing to the board of directors for consideration at the board's next scheduled meeting for a final decision. The final decision shall be delivered in writing to the complainer and complainant.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves the compensation for all employees.”

“The board of directors reviews and approves the compensation for all employees.”

“Documents are made available to the public upon request.”

“Orkeeswa's mission is to cultivate thoughtful decision-makers and creative problem-solvers prepared to ahcieve their own vision for impact. In 2008, in partnership with local leaders, orkeeswa opened in this underserved maasai community in northern tanzania on land donated by the community elders. Sixteen years on, orkeeswa offers a multi-pronged approach to education and leadership development in partnership with the community that is the foundation for youth-driven, community-led development.”

“Orkeeswa develops youth who are capable of leading themselves, leading others, and leading change across their communities. We invest in student-centered, skills-based learning for young people at three critical points: orkeeswa outreach utilizes trained and motivated orkeeswa student and alumni leaders to run holistic life skills, sports, extracurricular and academic programs for primary school students in ten local primary schools; orkeeswa school provides high-qualify academics, robust co-curricular programs, student wellness services, sports programming, and commuinity- based leadership through a holistic secondary school experience; orkeeswa incubator supports the ongoing impact of alumni and young local leaders through professional development, higher education scholarships, and small grants and mentorship for entrepreneurs. Across these three programs, orkeeswa youth are equipped with the critical analysis and problem solving skill sets, knowledge, and confidence to address real challenges in their communities. They are changing the way the maasai community thinks about early marriage for young girls, youth and female voice and agency, and how education will inform the way this community addresses issues that directly impact their livelihood - climate change, food security, and economic opportunity. The intergenerational effects and impact that are being driven directly by our youth will be felt for generations to come.”