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Nonprofit profile

Benjamin Runga Foundation Inc

Buda, TXEIN 882654747
Education No active projects
Overview

About Benjamin Runga Foundation Inc

In Sinoni, Arusha, Benjamin Runga Foundation gives Tanzanian youth free ICT education in the basics of computers, JavaScript coding, and graphics design. It is the kind of work that starts with access, then keeps going with community ICT labs and mentorship, so students have a place to learn and keep learning. The result is practical: more than 350 students have been empowered, and 58% of them are female.

What sets this foundation apart is how grounded it is in place and follow-through. Students do not just get classes, they also have community ICT labs, and the long-term goal is an ICT education hub in Sinoni, Arusha. That matters when you want digital learning to become part of everyday community life, not a one-time lesson.

What they do

Programs

The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.

Program 01

Free ICT education

No-cost ICT education for Tanzanian youth in Arusha.

Program 02

Basic Computer Skills

Introductory computer skills training.

Program 03

Coding Skills in JavaScript

Coding instruction for students who are ready for more advanced ICT learning.

Program 04

Graphics Design

Graphics design training.

Program 05

Community ICT labs

Dedicated ICT labs that serve as learning spaces and community hubs for youth empowerment.

The story

About this work

In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.

Mission

To empower Tanzanian youth through free ICT education.

Who they serve

Tanzanian youth, especially youth in Sinoni, Arusha, with a strong focus on female students.

Their impact

  • 350+ students empowered through free ICT education
  • 58% of students are female
  • A dedicated computer lab built and equipped in April 2022 now accommodates 40 students
  • A solar power system installed in 2025 can power 10 computers for a full class day without interruption

How your donation helps

  • Learning materials for one student for a cohort
  • Internet for 2 months for an entire cohort
  • A volunteer stipend for a month
  • ICT equipment
Origin

Our story

Benjamin Runga Foundation was established in 2021 in honor of Benjamin Nelson Runga, known as Benja. Born in 1980 in Arusha, he was remembered for his passion for ICT and teaching, and after he died in December 2010, the foundation carried that spirit forward through free ICT education for Tanzanian youth.

For the community

Need help?

How someone in need can access Benjamin Runga Foundation Inc’s services.

Students can register for free ICT classes through the registration form or by contacting the foundation directly. The classes are open to youth from all over Arusha, and students receive an accredited certificate after passing the skills assessment.

Impact in person

Stories

The people behind the work.

Norah learns to use a computer

Norah, 18, says she did not know how to use a computer before the training and now understands it well enough to keep learning after the program.

"There are things I didn't know at all, but now I understand how to use a computer. I will continue learning even after finishing the training at BRF." Norah, 18, BRF Student

Rehema values the hands-on class model

Rehema, 19, describes the classes as free, well-equipped, and taught by experienced teachers, with each student using their own computer.

"The services are free, each of us uses our own computer, the teachers are experienced, and we learn so much in a short time. What I'm learning here will help me for life." Rehema, 19, BRF Student

Mwanaidi gains practical writing and reporting skills

Mwanaidi, 18, says the training taught her to write letters and prepare reports, skills she expects to use wherever she goes.

"I didn't know how to write letters or prepare reports. Now I can. These skills will help me wherever I go." Mwanaidi, 18, BRF Student
Voices

In their words

"One Saturday afternoon, Benja returned home brimming with excitement about a marvelous machine called a computer. Curious, I asked him to explain what it was, and he replied, 'It's a machine capable of solving any problem.'" — Samsoni Runga, Chairperson, Benjamin Runga Foundation
Beyond donations

Ways to help

Concrete needs and volunteer roles Benjamin Runga Foundation Inc has shared.

Current needs

  • A second fully-equipped computer lab
  • Expanded solar capacity to power all lab equipment
  • Computer donations
  • Support for internet access

Volunteer opportunities

  • ICT trainers
  • Curriculum developers
  • Graphic designers
  • Content creators
  • Grant writers
  • Fundraising professionals
  • Administrative support
  • Data management support
  • On-the-ground support in Arusha
  • Remote support from anywhere in the world
Collaborators

Partners & funders

BackblazePowering PotentialPotential Enhancement FoundationTTCL
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