How it all began
How it all began
Our story began in 2018 when we met in Arusha, Kijenge and a deep friendship developed between Miri, Lenni, and Lothy. In 2021 Lothy played an important role in the engagement of Lenni and Miri, which took place in the Maasai village of his extended family. Since then, we’ve dreamed of founding a school together. Now we are full of energy and determination to turn this dream into reality. We continue to firmly believe in the good in life and the transformative power of education. MILELO relies on the support of Education is Light e.V. to collect verified donations. The non-profit association was officially registered in March 2025 with seven founding members. You can get to know them in the section "Education is Light e.V.".
Our story began in 2018 when we met in Arusha, Kijenge and a deep friendship developed between Miri, Lenni, and Lothy. In 2021 Lothy played an important role in the engagement of Lenni and Miri, which took place in the Maasai village of his extended family. Since then, we’ve dreamed of founding a school together. Now we are full of energy and determination to turn this dream into reality. We continue to firmly believe in the good in life and the transformative power of education. MILELO relies on the support of Education is Light e.V. to collect verified donations. The non-profit association was officially registered in March 2025 with seven founding members. You can get to know them in the section "Education is Light e.V.".
Our first MILELO families
Our first MILELO families
Our first MILELO families
Morgan Liberath Munisi (7) with his father, Liberath Joseph Munisi (31)
His father currently works as a motorcycle taxi driver locally known as a “Boda Boda” 🛵 to support the family. His big dream?To become a marathon runner one day. 🏃🏾♂️
Morgan Liberath Munisi (7) with his father, Liberath Joseph Munisi (31)
His father currently works as a motorcycle taxi driver locally known as a “Boda Boda” 🛵 to support the family. His big dream?To become a marathon runner one day. 🏃🏾♂️
Morgan Liberath Munisi (7) with his father, Liberath Joseph Munisi (31)
His father currently works as a motorcycle taxi driver locally known as a “Boda Boda” 🛵 to support the family. His big dream?To become a marathon runner one day. 🏃🏾♂️
Morgan Liberath Munisi (7) with his father, Liberath Joseph Munisi (31)
His father currently works as a motorcycle taxi driver locally known as a “Boda Boda” 🛵 to support the family. His big dream? To become a marathon runner one day. 🏃🏾♂️
Catherine Aaron (5) and her mother Angle (25)
Her mother works as a hairdresser. Catherine dreams of becoming a compassionate nurse one day. 🥼
Meet Maria and her charming daughter Glory Sanja.
Glory dreams of becoming a doctor one day to help people in need. Thanks to the education she receives at MILELO, she is already on her way to making that dream come true.
This is Gracious Godwin with her father (45),
Her father works at a local hotel to support the family. Gracious will soon begin her journey at our school, MILELO. Her dream for the future? To become a doctor and help others. 👩🏾⚕️
This is Gracious Godwin with her father (45),
Her father works at a local hotel to support the family. Gracious will soon begin her journey at our school, MILELO. Her dream for the future? To become a doctor and help others. 👩🏾⚕️
This is Gracious Godwin with her father (45),
Her father works at a local hotel to support the family. Gracious will soon begin her journey at our school, MILELO. Her dream for the future? To become a doctor and help others. 👩🏾⚕️
Here you see Yeristella Kamilla with her daughter Yona Joshua Mollel (5).
Yona has a big dream: she wants to become a doctor after finishing school. 🩺
Here you see Yeristella Kamilla with her daughter Yona Joshua Mollel (5).
Yona has a big dream: she wants to become a doctor after finishing school. 🩺
Here you see Yeristella Kamilla with her daughter Yona Joshua Mollel (5).
Yona has a big dream: she wants to become a doctor after finishing school. 🩺
Here you see Yeristella Kamilla with her daughter Yona Joshua Mollel (5).
Yona has a big dream: she wants to become a doctor after finishing school. 🩺
This is Japhet Urio and his mother Tumaini Richard.
Japhet is looking up to the sky—one day, he wants to become a pilot and see the world. ✈️🌍
How it works
How it works
By founding our association in Germany, named „Education is Light e.V.,“ we laid the foundation for MILELO. All members of our team work on a voluntary basis. 100% of the profits go directly to the MILELO School in Tanzania.
Why?
In Kijenge, a small district in Arusha, there are about 300 children who have no opportunity to attend school. While private schools are expensive, public schools are cheaper, but even these require small fees (e.g. school uniforms, books, transportation...) – sums that many families simply cannot afford. Additionally, public schools often have large classrooms with up to 50 children, making it difficult for students to concentrate and receive individual attention. As a result, many families choose to have their children work during the day, rather than send them to school.
Free Meal 🥑
Milelo addresses this issue by providing not only free education but also a free meal for the children. For many families, this is a crucial factor in sending their children to school, as food is often limited. It is almost impossible to concentrate and learn with an empty stomach.
Smaller Classes 🏫
Through our initiative, we aim to offer children access to education while creating an environment with smaller class sizes and personalized attention, allowing them to fully realize their potential.
English Lessons 🇺🇸
At MILELO, a special focus is placed on English lessons to ensure that children have access to secondary education and better chances on the job market. Therefore, English instruction will begin as early as Grade 1.
Proudly local📍
The MILELO school is led by a local school management team and teachers. Through close cooperation with our partner NGO and our friends Angel and Lothy in Arusha, we ensure that MILELO stays locally rooted and culturally sensitive. As a support association, we listen to local needs and only provide the necessary structures and resources.
By founding our association in Germany, named „Education is Light e.V.,“ we laid the foundation for MILELO. All members of our team work on a voluntary basis. 100% of the profits go directly to the MILELO School in Tanzania.
Why?
In Kijenge, a small district in Arusha, there are about 300 children who have no opportunity to attend school. While private schools are expensive, public schools are cheaper, but even these require small fees (e.g. school uniforms, books, transportation...) – sums that many families simply cannot afford. Additionally, public schools often have large classrooms with up to 50 children, making it difficult for students to concentrate and receive individual attention. As a result, many families choose to have their children work during the day, rather than send them to school.
Free Meal 🥑
Milelo addresses this issue by providing not only free education but also a free meal for the children. For many families, this is a crucial factor in sending their children to school, as food is often limited. It is almost impossible to concentrate and learn with an empty stomach.
Smaller Classes 🏫
Through our initiative, we aim to offer children access to education while creating an environment with smaller class sizes and personalized attention, allowing them to fully realize their potential.
English Lessons 🇺🇸
At MILELO, a special focus is placed on English lessons to ensure that children have access to secondary education and better chances on the job market. Therefore, English instruction will begin as early as Grade 1.
Proudly local📍
The MILELO school is led by a local school management team and teachers. Through close cooperation with our partner NGO and our friends Angel and Lothy in Arusha, we ensure that MILELO stays locally rooted and culturally sensitive. As a support association, we listen to local needs and only provide the necessary structures and resources.
By founding our association in Germany, named „Education is Light e.V.,“ we laid the foundation for MILELO. All members of our team work on a voluntary basis. 100% of the profits go directly to the MILELO School in Tanzania.
Why?
In Kijenge, a small district in Arusha, there are about 300 children who have no opportunity to attend school. While private schools are expensive, public schools are cheaper, but even these require small fees (e.g. school uniforms, books, transportation...) – sums that many families simply cannot afford. Additionally, public schools often have large classrooms with up to 50 children, making it difficult for students to concentrate and receive individual attention. As a result, many families choose to have their children work during the day, rather than send them to school.
Free Meal 🥑
Milelo addresses this issue by providing not only free education but also a free meal for the children. For many families, this is a crucial factor in sending their children to school, as food is often limited. It is almost impossible to concentrate and learn with an empty stomach.
Smaller Classes 🏫
Through our initiative, we aim to offer children access to education while creating an environment with smaller class sizes and personalized attention, allowing them to fully realize their potential.
English Lessons 🇺🇸
At MILELO, a special focus is placed on English lessons to ensure that children have access to secondary education and better chances on the job market. Therefore, English instruction will begin as early as Grade 1.
Proudly local📍
The MILELO school is led by a local school management team and teachers. Through close cooperation with our partner NGO and our friends Angel and Lothy in Arusha, we ensure that MILELO stays locally rooted and culturally sensitive. As a support association, we listen to local needs and only provide the necessary structures and resources.
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