Bwoki School
Training Youth for Marketable Skills
Supporting access to education and promoting the autonomy of young people
Founded in 2004 as part of the Victoria Programme, Bwoki Vocational School guides orphaned youth toward professional integration and autonomy. Located in the village of Bugandika, it is fully embedded in the Victoria Programme area. The school is run by a team of twelve teachers, three assistants, an administrator, and a director. It offers workshops and classrooms, a dining hall, a fully equipped kitchen, and a boarding facility. Each year, around 95–100 % of students find employment immediately after graduation.
Skills Tailored to the Local Market
To give every young person the opportunity to thrive in Tanzanian society, Bwoki Vocational School offers a two-year training program in several trades aligned with the local job market: - Carpentry / Masonry (including traditional wickerwork) - Culinary Arts & Hospitality - Sewing (including machine knitting) - Electrical Work All programs include general education courses and lead to a nationally recognized diploma. Graduates receive the tools needed to start their professional activity: sewing machines, construction tools, culinary equipment, or electrical kits, depending on their specialization. Sewing students can also continue with a third year in a production workshop.
The students, mostly orphans
Nearly 100 students—both girls and boys—attend Bwoki Vocational School each year. Most are orphans who have been supported by Partage Tanzania since childhood. Students who have completed secondary school but were not admitted to higher education are welcomed here. The boarding facility accommodates 80 students, while others live with family nearby.
Help Ensure the Sustainability of Bwoki School
By sponsoring Bwoki Vocational School, you enable dozens of orphaned youth to access professional training tailored to the local job market. Your support helps cover tuition, school supplies, meals, and educational materials, as well as operational costs such as staff salaries and classroom equipment. Most students benefit from free boarding, three meals a day, clothing, bedding, medical coverage, and a small allowance. Sponsors receive updates on their students’ academic progress and school life, and may even visit the school in person. The school operates thanks to sponsorships, donations, and foundation support
The orphan of today shall not make the poor of tomorrow !
