It may seem a little odd to be celebrating graduation before you have received your final results. However, in Tanzania, there are  good reasons for doing this and the graduation ceremony is a big event.

A-level students attend boarding schools, and once their final examinations are over they quickly disperse. So, the graduation ceremony is really a celebration of completing the course and being ready to sit the exams.

Elizabeth’s school celebrations occurred on 20th February, and Mayega staff joined her. One photo shows Leya, our matron, who has cared for Elizabeth for many years. There is also the cake, to be shared amongst classmates, and a ‘well done’ gift.

We hope Elizabeth will gain qualifications to enter university, as she would like to study social sciences. She is a credit to herself, the Children’s Centre, and an inspiration to the younger children.