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A Change in Perspective – Working with Students with Albinism Written by Ester Wilson, Tanzanian Communications Coordinator Before he began teaching at Shade, Mr. Mwigulu had never taught a student with albinism. Now, as a fourth grade teacher at Shade who has students with albinism in his class, his understanding of the condition has changed. […]

We’re honored to share Shade’s 2025 Annual Report. As you read, we hope you’ll be encouraged by the stories of lives being healed and transformed, and by the ways God continues to grow and sustain this ministry in Tanzania. Read the Report Thank you for being a part of this story!   

Written by Tanzanian Spiritual Development Coordinator, Jucktan Eronje Wonders! Wonders! Truly, our God is a God of wonders! Today, I am grateful to share an extraordinary testimony of what God has done through Mr. Masenya. A native of the area surrounding Shade, Mr. Masenya has faithfully served as a supervisor in the construction of all […]

CHOOSE YOUR CLASS HERE! Did you know that Shade has a signature monthly giving program called Classroom Partners? It’s a way for our supporters to stay connected to students all year long.  Becoming a Classroom Partner is simple. When you sign up as a monthly donor at any level, you’ll be invited to choose one […]

Written by Tanzanian Communications Coordinator, Ester Wilson At Shade, we witness countless stories of resilience, but some leave a mark on the heart like no other. One such story is that of Aisha,* a seven year old girl with albinism from a nearby region. Aisha’s life has been shaped by hardship. After her father passed away […]

Eleven years ago, I moved to Tanzania with a few suitcases and a dream. I began volunteering at a local center for children with albinism, and with Christmas approaching, I wanted to send something meaningful to the small group of donors who believed in that dream and helped launch the very beginning of Shade.  There […]

Everything changed for Martha’s family when they found Shade.  For years, Martha dealt with gossip, superstition, and painful school rejections. Still, she never stopped fighting for her children. When Boaz turned five, she heard for the first time about Shade School, a place known for supporting children with albinism. After years of Boaz being turned away […]

Shinyanga is a region in Tanzania surrounded by rich gold deposits, and it is home to thousands who depend on mining to make a living. The glow of gold draws many, but behind the shimmer lie stories of fear, superstition, and survival. Two years after her first son Boaz was born, Martha gave birth to […]

The birth of a child is a time of joy, excitement, and love. But for Martha, the birth of her firstborn, Boaz, quickly became a time of fear, uncertainty, and rejection.  Martha’s pregnancy was difficult and filled with worry, but she says, “I thank God. He carried me through until the very end, and I […]