Our Foundation History Details - Mali Nieta Foundation

Our Journey: From Vision to Reality

Laying the Foundation

Our journey began with a partnership rooted in trust. The Maasai tribes in Tanzania generously assigned 50 acres of land to us for the next 66 years. With a shared vision of providing quality education, we formed the Liberate NGO Africa Children's Foundation and immediately broke ground to begin construction on the first primary school.

Opening Our Doors

Promise Village Academy (PVA) officially opened its doors to the community. We welcomed our first 22 students into four new classrooms and a dining hall. To ensure our students were healthy and ready to learn, we also installed a greenhouse, planted fruit trees, and added livestock to provide a sustainable source of food.

Clean Water & Nutrition

As our enrollment grew, we prioritized the health of our students. We successfully installed a deep bore well, bringing clean, safe drinking water to the school for the first time. We also expanded our nutrition program, ensuring every child receives two nutritious meals and a snack daily, often the only food they have access to.

Bridging the Digital Divide

We took a major step toward modernizing education by building a library stocked with 7,000 English books and a computer lab with internet access. We also formed a critical partnership with Engineers Without Borders (Ben Gurion University) to assess our water and crop systems. During this pivotal year, we officially launched PVA-USA, gaining 501(c)(3) non-profit status to expand our support.

Expanding Infrastructure

We continued to build to meet the needs of our growing student body, now totaling 135 children. We constructed four additional classrooms and new restroom facilities. In June, we proudly dedicated the Richard & Sandy Jackson Library and our computer lab, celebrating these resources with over 700 locals and guests. We also launched a major capital campaign to fund safe housing for our students.

Academic Excellence & Health

Our students achieved incredible success, with our Level 4 class scoring in the top 10% of rural schools in Tanzania on National Exams. However, a health assessment revealed that many children still suffered from malnutrition. In response, we expanded our computer lab to 25 units and began construction on a 200 person dormitory and teacher housing to provide a safer, healthier environment.

A Home for Education

We completed major infrastructure projects, including the Donna Gunn Dormitory and 10 housing units for our teachers. Today, 175 students attend PVA, benefiting from a secure campus and a comprehensive education. We also hired a local dietician to work with US volunteers, developing specialized meal plans to eliminate malnutrition and ensure every child has the strength to succeed.