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“But our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where He wants it. How strange a body would be if it had only one part! … This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other… All of you together are Christ’s body, and each […]

Our Shade staff recently had the opportunity to attend the Community Health Evangelism Training led by PALM.M.M Foundation director Mrs. Josephine Kijabe, and her husband, Pastor Benjamin Kijabe. This four day training highlighted the principles of Christian community development. We are so thankful that our staff is always willing to increase in their knowledge of […]

Hello from Tanzania! I’m Claire, reporting from the Shade Campus, where incredible things are happening. Right now, we’re in the midst of an exciting campaign called Growing Spaces. This campaign is about more than construction—it’s about growth. Growth in our student body. Growth in the impact of Shade School. And growth in the vision God […]

Every year, Shade staff and students have the incredible privilege of visiting the local center for children with albinism and other disabilities to celebrate Christmas (in February!). This center is where Shade’s story began, so it holds a special place in our hearts. This year’s celebration was overflowing with joy, and we witnessed God’s presence […]

And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. – Micah 6:8 I recently heard a speaker point out that it is easier to perform acts of mercy than to do justice. In my city of Baltimore, some areas are considered “food deserts.” There […]

I’m John Migila, Shade’s Tanzanian Executive Director. I’m excited to share a special video message with you as we close out 2024. In it, I highlight the incredible milestones we’ve achieved this year—milestones made possible because of your generous support. Here are just a few of the accomplishments we’re celebrating together: Looking ahead to 2025, I share […]

It was a moment that took our breath away. The room was packed with powerful government officials, community leaders, and local influencers in Tanzania. All eyes were on a small group of Shade School students as they stood together, a mix of children with and without albinism, united in their courage and purpose. They recited […]

Check out Shade’s 2023 Annual Report to see a year’s worth of progress and growth in Tanzania. Read the Report We are so excited to share photos, stories, statistics, and highlights from 2023 in our annual report. It is because of your partnership, Grady, that this progress is possible. Thank you for standing beside us […]

This month, Shade celebrated a birthday. It was eight years ago that I boarded a one-way flight to Tanzania with a “yes” in my heart, two suitcases, and a big vision. Eight years later, sitting on a plane for a visit back to Tanzania, the experience was quite different. This time around, I was heading […]