​LIGHTING THE WAY TANZANIA
Education is Everything
Dr Charlene Chalmers, MD
Director
Charlene volunteered as a teacher in Berega for a year before starting Medical school. She fell completely in love with the students and the village and couldn't just walk away at the end of her time there. She kept in touch with many students and continued to offer her support in any way she could. In 2018, she helped start Lighting the Way Tanzania to not only continue the primary school sponsorship program but also to help graduating students continue their studies in good secondary schools. Since that time, LTWT has been able to send 30 students forward to safer and better secondary schools. LTWT is focused on continuing to help students of Bishop Chitemo Primary School with the greatest need.
Ruth Mgego
Manager - Bishop Chitemo Primary School
Ruth and her husband Isaac were the inspiration to open Bishop Chitemo Primary School in the first place. Isaac is the Director of the Berega Hospital and they wanted to keep their children home rather than send them away to boarding school.
Ruth is a vital member of the LTWT team. She helps keep an eye on our sponsored students and sends reports about the kids to sponsors each semester. It helps to put a face to the name!
Bishop Chitemo Teachers and Staff
Additional
Team Members
Liz Clibourne/Volunteer, Advocate
Liz opened the school along with Teacher Martha in 2011. Liz is a tireless advocate for the children of Berega and the sponsorship program. Liz lives in Tanzania much of the time and we value her wisdom and perseverance in living a life of service.
Janet Eschweiler/Volunteer, Advocate
A former volunteer and advocate of our program. Janet occasionally revisits the village and checks in with her former students.
Martha Jane Wiggins/Web Developer, Advocate
Martha Jane became a sponsor in 2015 and has been to the village to meet her sponsee and the family. She is a supportive member of the team and helps us keep the website current.