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Phase 2 Kicks Off! [2021-07-14]

Reneal Team Tanzania has continued to work miracles, installing the equipment donated by Apto Solutions in support of the 2021 Phase 1 projects.  Four new computer labs were installed in May.  Then during June, the Team expanded four very active existing Reneal labs in Arusha District.  Anywhere from 10-17 units were added at each of these labs, giving more seats for student use.  There is one more school remaining in this expansion effort, but it should be completed by early August.  And now the Team is embarking on Phase 2!

Visit of the Mwenge wa Uhuru [2021-06-27]

It’s been a very busy time here at Reneal since my last post.  In Tanzania, Reneal Country Director David Nyangaka worked day and night supporting Arusha Region as it hosted the annual visit of the National Torch.  And here in the US, Phase 2 equipment from Apto Solutions arrived!  We’ve been preparing the shipment that will bring Reneal computer labs to 11 additional public high schools in Tanzania.  Thank you so much, Apto Solutions!    

Phase 1 continues [2021-06-09]

In the time since my last post, progress on the 2021 Phrase 1 projects has continued.  Reneal’s Team Tanzania and partners from Habari Node and Arusha Node Marie completed installation and training for the new computer lab at Kinana Secondary School.  We are so excited to have Kimaseki, Suye, Elerai, and Kinana Secondary Schools as part of the Reneal family now, thanks to the generous donation

Phase 1 continues [2021-05-16]

Since the last post, Reneal’s Team Tanzania and partners from Habari Node and Arusha Node Marie have continued their work.  Welcome Suye Secondary School and Elerai Secondary School to the Reneal family!  And tomorrow will bring a new computer lab at Kinana Secondary School.  Reneal is very excited to support these schools in the city of Arusha, bringing computers and learning materials to the students and teachers there.  Following completion of the new labs, Reneal and our partners will expand five existing Reneal computer labs in Arusha District.  These labs are very active already, and we are excited to provide additional seats in the lab for even more use by the students.

Phase 1 underway! [2021-05-03]

The long-awaited moment arrived today – installation of the computer equipment generously donated by Apto Solutions has begun!  Reneal Team Tanzania and our partners from Habari Node and Arusha Node Marie were at Kimaseki Secondary School, and in just a few short hours they turned an empty room into a new computer lab.    Reneal was thrilled to be greeted by parents, community members, and teachers who have worked hard to prepare for this moment.  Installations of new computer labs at Elerai, Kinana, and Suye Secondary Schools will follow soon after computer teacher (SUPER USER) training and teacher orientation is completed at Kimaseki.

Thank you Apto Solutions! [2021-04-04]

This last week brought a flurry of activity here at Reneal headquarters, thanks to another generous donation of computer equipment from Apto Solutions (www.aptosolutions.com).   Everything is in place now to execute the Q2 project plan!  Reneal Team Tanzania and Reneal’s partners in Arusha will install computer labs in four new government secondary schools in Arusha City Council, as well as expand five very active existing Reneal labs. 

Team in motion [2021-03-02]

Reneal Team Tanzania continues to make beginning-of-the-year visits to all of the schools in Arusha Region with Reneal computer labs.  It’s been a bit of a challenge due to a recent spate of electricity outages.  And with Reneal now up to 31 lab installations in Arusha Region, it’s a big task even when things go smoothly.  Thanks to Robert Nyangaka, Erick Mneney, and Anold Christopher in leading this effort!

A big loss for Arusha Region [2021-02-15]

It’s been a time of ups and downs since the last blog post.  Reneal Team Tanzania continues to grieve the death of Arusha Region’s Administrative Secretary Richard Kwitega, who was tragically killed in a car accident in early February.  RAS Kwitega was a great friend of education in Arusha Region, and his loss is felt deeply by many.  Reneal’s Team in Tanzania as well as Reneal’s Board were honored to know him and join hands with him in helping Tanzania students learn about technology.  RIP RAS Kwitega.

Thank you Apto Solutions! [2021-01-26]

Reneal’s life-blood is used computers that can have a new life serving students in developing countries.  Right before the holidays, we were thrilled to receive a call from Jeff Jones, the CEO of Apto Solutions.  Apto Solutions (www.aptosolutions.com) is an IT Asset Disposition company based in Atlanta, specializing in extending the life cycle of IT assets and ensuring responsible recycling.  Jeff told us that Apto Solutions was looking for a non-profit with which they could partner to get used computers into the hands of those who need them.  Reneal’s entire Team is ecstatic at this chance to work with Apto Solutions to give these computers new life in public high schools in Tanzania.

Back in Londido District [2021-01-14]

2020 was a big year for Reneal, with expansion into a new district in Arusha Region.  We are very excited to be working now with five schools in Longido District!  We ended 2020 with some unfinished business, so Reneal Team Tanzania has been back on the road to Longido to carry on with the installations.  We are so pleased to welcome Anold Christopher to the Reneal Team.  Anold joined Reneal Technicians Robert Nyangaka and Erick Mneney during the installation work in 2020, and he will be supporting the Longido schools longer term with maintenance and training.

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