“Our Club, Lewis River Rotary of Battle Ground, Wa is a relatively small club. Without Covid and in a good year, we might make 40 members. Our one annual fundraiser, a Gala Auction, was virtual last year and minimally successful. So, while we always scrupulously vett our financial contribution recipients, this year we have reevaluated and used Rotary's Seven Areas of Focus to determine the best matches for our money.

All seven of these describe the Red Sweater Project's mission: basic education and literacy; maternal and child health; peace and conflict resolution; water,sanitation and hygiene; sustainability and supporting the environment; disease prevention; and economic and community development. To hear their story screams of these basic areas... providing secondary education to Tanzanian adolescents who would otherwise be married and having children, teaching basic life principles in addition to the 'three R's' that keep them healthy, safe, nourished (physically and mentally) and prepare them to contribute to the improvement of their personal lives and all of Tanzania.

Quite a package for the amount of money that we donate to sponsor students and help out with necessities. We have sponsored for 6 years and have promised to continue for many more. This is Rotary to the Core!!!”

—Kathleen Hensh-Fleming, Lewis River Rotary Club, 2021

"Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of a great organization. The students are really wonderful and I have no doubt they will do great things. It has been an experience I'll always remember."

—Denise D., Office & Accounts Manager

"Thank you so very much for the opportunity to take part in the school. It has been quite a meaningful experience, both personally and professionally, and I feel blessed to have taken part."

—Ben F., English Teacher

"If I wasn't assured before coming to Tanzania (which I was), I am now. The drive to the school in the village is so picturesque. It is simply amazing. And the icing on the cake, the main purpose of me being here... the students."

—James C., ELL Teacher

"I would have never expected to have such an amazing experience. Working with Red Sweater Project has grown and changed me. It's an honor and a privilege to be a part of the work you're doing."

—Olivia S., Volunteer Media Manager

"Thank you. The last six months were an absolute blast. I'll see you again soon. I'm sure of it!"

—Stephan B., Volunteer Math Teacher

"We had a great time working with Red Sweater Project. We are looking forward to what the future will bring for Mungere Village."

—Rick & Jeri K., Agriculture Program Trainers

"Thanks for the wonderful opportunity to assist your incredibly worthwhile organization."

—Kevin F., Volunteer Videographer and Media Productions

"Mungere Secondary School is never far from my mind."

—Rosemary M., Volunteer ELL Teacher

"I feel very blessed to have spent three months at The Mungere School. In this environment with scarce resources, people are generous with their hearts and kindness. Mungere's staff and students are family to me now."

—Wei-Zen W., Volunteer Office Manager

"I had the pleasure of working with your wonderful Red Sweater Project and the experience has yet to leave my mind."

—Laura W., Service Learning Volunteer

"The students are great and the position was very fulfilling!"

—Rachel B., Volunteer ELL Teacher

"Our group had a fantastic time and thanks to you and your team again for creating another great experience for our students."

—Russell Frelinghuysen, International Program Director, Moondance Adventures