Thanks to an extraordinary wave of generosity from individuals and organizations across Switzerland, our call for educational materials — launched through Chacun Pour Tous (RTS) with founder Jean-Marc Richard in Lausanne, Canton of Vaud — has grown beyond anything we imagined.
In just one month, 19 donors contributed essential resources that will transform the lives of more than 1,400 students in Tanzania — and many more children in Togo in the coming years.
Building on this momentum, and thanks to the support of 23 donors in 2024, we were also able to send 1,850 books to the EPP Adétikopé Primary School in the Commune of Adétikopé, Togo.
These achievements represent our second major material collection from Switzerland to Africa, made possible only through the trust and solidarity shown by communities across the country
📊 Impact and Key Figures
✅ 19 generous donors mobilized
✅ 15 computers already received; an additional 45 computers expected to be collected between August 2025 and March 2026, as our budget and time allow
✅ At least 12 printers (inkjet, laser, multifunction)
✅ More than 30 English children’s books
✅ The complete Harry Potter series in English (6-7 books)
✅ Hundreds of pens, markers, pencil cases, binders, plastic sleeves, and other school supplies
✅ 8+ new ink cartridges donated
✅ A library in Switzerland has pledged several boxes of French books, perfect for future community libraries.
Categories of Contributions
Schools & Institutions
- Two Swiss schools together offered nearly 15 complete computers.
- A public library promised several boxes of French-language books, perfect for reading corners in both Tanzania and future projects in Togo.
Individual donations of IT equipment
- Donors provided a range of high-quality printers and computers, many with new ink cartridges and cables.
Individual donations of educational materials
- Books in English, the complete Harry Potter series, and school supplies (binders, plastic sleeves, pens, markers, etc.) will support both students and teachers.
Logistics & Support
- Several donors offered help with transport or coordinated to group donations for more efficient collection.
Planned Distribution
🎯 Tanzania (2025–2026)
• Five primary schools in the Kisarawe District will receive computers, printers, and English books, directly benefiting 1,400 students and their teachers.
• These schools will gain their first digital resources, new reading materials, and modern teaching tools — a major step toward enhancing learning and teaching quality.
🎯 Togo
• We will return to distribute French books to the Institut Primaire Publique à l’Envols Tokoin Solidair.
• This will be our second visit to support this school/orphanage, the first being on April 22, 2021.
Real Impact for Children and Communities
💻 For students: exposure to computers, improved literacy, and bilingual opportunities in English and French.
📚 For teachers: modern tools for teaching, the ability to print and photocopy materials, and resources to inspire creativity in the classroom.
🏫 For schools and communities: modernization of learning environments, greater equity between urban and rural education, and long-term community empowerment
Logistics Challenges — and Progress
Collecting, storing, and shipping these donations represent a significant logistical challenge for our team, with costs for transportation, storage, and customs clearance. Our first shipment of 15 computers and other materials is planned for late 2025. Additional computers will be collected and prepared between August 2025 and March 2026, depending on our available budget and logistics capacity.
Learn More and Support
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Thank you for believing in this mission and for being part of this incredible journey. Together, we are building a brighter future — one child, one school, one book at a time.