{"id":15749,"date":"2025-03-01T19:36:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T19:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fccftz.org\/staging\/?page_id=15749"},"modified":"2026-01-06T01:20:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T01:20:13","slug":"the-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fccftz.org\/staging\/the-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Mission and The Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Mission<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We are a preschool\/kindergarten for impoverished local children that has adopted Montessori principles for early childhood learning. \u00a0 Our goal is to provide a safe, warm, nurturing, and supportive environment where the children can explore their own creativity, problem solve independently, and make friends.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;70&#8243; padding_bottom=&#8221;50&#8243;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740864647463{margin-top: -71px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Center<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;element_from_left&#8221; transition_delay=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740877880288{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Located in Arusha, Tanzania, we are a bi-lingual preschool\/Kindergarten serving 25 children aged 2-6 years from families below the poverty line. Our center provides two healthy meals, a daily snack, and quality education in Swahili and English.\u00a0 To learn more about where we started in Tanzania and the progress we&#8217;ve made, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/fccftz.org\/staging\/dev_timeline\/\">Development Timeline<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15775&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;element_from_left&#8221; transition_delay=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740877871766{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15775&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Located in Arusha, Tanzania, we are a bi-lingual preschool\/Kindergarten serving 25 children aged 2-6 years from families below the poverty line. Our center provides two healthy meals, a daily snack, and quality education in Swahili and English.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;element_from_right&#8221; transition_delay=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15774&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1740868330913{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]At FCCF, we have two mixed-age classrooms based on the principles of Montessori schools, where children of different ages learn together. The children are exposed to a variety of interests and skills through interaction with one another. \u00a0Classes are taught in Swahili and in English. \u00a0Between the two classrooms there is a room for nap time and quiet play. Bathrooms are located in a separate building, one for boys and one for girls.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Teachers<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15917&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;element_from_fade&#8221; transition_delay=&#8221;0.2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ruth Laizer<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; up=&#8221;5&#8243; down=&#8221;19&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Ruth began volunteer teaching in 1982 after completing her primary education, working with children aged 0\u20135 in Moshi. From 1990 to 1994, she continued teaching near her home village of Moivaro.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In 1995, Ruth enrolled at the Montessori Training Center in Dar es Salaam, where she studied:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Child psychology<\/li>\n<li>Vocational skills<\/li>\n<li>Health and nutrition<\/li>\n<li>Geography<\/li>\n<li>Science<\/li>\n<li>First aid<\/li>\n<li>Leadership<\/li>\n<li>Creating teaching materials, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After completing her college training, she worked at Sinai Daycare for three years, then at Pefa Church for six years, and later at Bilal Muslim for two years.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In 2014, she generously founded her own school near her home to support the children in her village. Alongside her work in education, Ruth enjoys teaching children about the Word of God at her local Lutheran church.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15759&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;element_from_fade&#8221; transition_delay=&#8221;0.6&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Jennifer Lihega Kasilo<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; up=&#8221;5&#8243; down=&#8221;19&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]As a philosophical education approach, Montessori helps students learn about their environment and physical surroundings and how to enjoy childhood moments and happy lives.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>My name is Jennifer Lihega. I\u2019m not a certified Montessori teacher, but I have been learning about Montessori principles and using them to make my classroom more interactive and child-centered.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I was a bachelor&#8217;s degree student at Moshi Cooperative University, majoring in procurement and supply chain management. As a Christian girl, I dedicated my late teens and early twenties to working and teaching (volunteering) at nurseries and daycare centers in various places where I lived.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I love kids a lot. I am passionate and good at observing, showing my skills, and adapting to new ones. Teaching by centering kids\u2019 attention and fostering love enables me and my students to create a a communicative and friendly class. Little kids know love and care. If this is shown and passed among them, they significantly give love back and show it amongst themselves. They will also quickly learn how to care for their belongings and school properties. Investing in a child\u2019s education and well-being is the best investment for the future.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Tanzania-Based Staff<\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15760&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;element_from_fade&#8221; transition_delay=&#8221;0.2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Lotha Paulo Mollel<br \/>\nOperation Manager\/US Liaison<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Lotha is a dedicated professional with a background in tourism and a passion for helping others. After completing high school and tourism college, Lotha spent nearly five years volunteering at Faraja Orphanage as an English teacher, Swahili translator, and driver. Now, Lotha has transitioned into the hospitality industry, bringing a strong work ethic and diverse experience to the field. Lotha is a primary contact and contributor to the operations at Felicia Children\u2019s Center.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;16424&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;element_from_fade&#8221; transition_delay=&#8221;0.6&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">Salome Kamili Lonjini<br \/>\nCook\/Custodian<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221; up=&#8221;5&#8243; down=&#8221;19&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]My name is Salome. I work for the Felicia Children&#8217;s Center as a cook and a cleaner. I completed my primary education in 2003 in Dodoma. From 2014 to 2017, I worked at Killiflora Limited as a cook and cleaner until the company closed. I create a warm and welcoming environment for the children. I work hard to ensure the classrooms are tidy, bathrooms are clean, and students have delicious meals on time each school day. I love seeing the kids happy and healthy, and I especially enjoy singing with them. As a mother of three children\u2014my daughters Grace and Joan, and my son Kendrick who is enrolled at FCC\u2014I understand how important it is for children to feel safe and cared for. I also care for my nieces and nephews, so working with children brings me great joy. 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