VTC Kilimanjaro

The ALCP/OSS Africa has a separate bank account for the St. Joseph VTC. So funds for the school are separated from the general funds of the ALCP.

Account information

Donations are needed for

• Investments

The school needs to grow. From 2011 we want to offer three- and four-year courses for motor vehicle mechanics and even mechatronics. This requires a second boy's dormitory to be built in 2010

With the start of the tailoring classes, we are building a new classroom-cum-workshop-building in 2010

There are many smaller investment projects like latrines, laundry houses, and all kind of equipment needs. If you want to support a project, that suits your budget, contact us.

How you can double your donation

• Scholarships

Private schools do rely on school fees. St. Joseph VTC is charging modest fees for accomodation, food and tuition. For 2010 annual school fee is set at 500,000 TZS (ca. 280 Euro or 320 USDollars) which is still a lot of money for a family in Tanzania especially around Bomangombe. But it is not the intention of the School to only teach young people from families who can afford to pay the full school fees. That is why we encourage you to contribute to the scholarship fund.

• Subsidising operations

The VETA (Vocational Education and Training Authority) calculates its own school operations with a cost of 900,000 to 1,200.000 TZShillings per student. This price is not marketable in rural Tanzania. But the few VETA schools (there is only one in Moshi for the whole of northern Tanzania with a capacity of only 400 Students) are subsidised by the government. There are plans on the way (since years) for government contributions to selected modell VTC's in each District. We hope, that St. Joseph VTC will qualify as a model VTC in the District of Hai.

During the learning curve and the sub capacity operation (until 2014) there are bound to be sub-optimal cost structures. But even beyond this ramp up period it is almost certain, that the school will not be able to operate "at cost" or "break even" without private sponsorship until the government will finally be able to subsidy private schools which now carry the burden of public vocational training and education.

are best collected in a container, which can be sent via the port of Mombasa, Kenia, and then by road to Bomangombe. Passing the border of Kenia/ Tanzania at Himo. All equipment must be in working order and should include spare parts. It is extremly time consuming and hazardous if maschinery has to be repaired before installation or needs a make over befor it can be used. Electrical equipment needs to be compliant with European electrical standards (240V AC 50Hz or 350V three-phase AC 50Hz).

Currently we need:

• 2 lifts vor vehicles min. load 3 tons
• Various motor vehicle repair equipment for bodyworks and painting
• Sewing machines for professional use with spare parts.

Contact me by email, if you can make a contribution.

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The Program is financed by a scholarship fund which relies on donations from private supporters, charitable organisations and their members. A surplus in the school’s finances will also contribute to the fund, if not needed for investments.

Mission Statement:

The fund shall enable the School to select those young people as students who are most capable and suited for the education and profession they applied for regardless of their or their families’ capability to pay the school fees and other related expenses of their education.

Governing organisational Principles of the Program

• The accounts of the scholarship fund are kept separate from the general school funds.

• Scholarships can only be granted within the financial capabilities of the fund.

• Applicants must have been accepted to the school (which is by merit only).

• The neediness of a student for support must be proved by reference or personal inspection to the discretionary satisfaction of the fund’s management.

• Scholarships are only granted for one school year; but may be renewed provided the student has performed satisfactory in his studies and has proved to be a positive member of the school. (This requires obedience to the school regulations, being helpful to the faculty and his fellow students and a generally good social behaviour.)

• Scholarships are granted as partial scholarships only. It is expected, that the student and his family pays a contribution to the school fees and the other expenses according to their capabilities. Only in case of sudden and unexpected need, a full scholarship can be granted for a limited period, to allow a student to finish the education or a term.

• The program is not providing individual sponsoring relationships between single donors and single students. (Brokerage of such relationships is leading to a vicious circle between finding sponsors for students in time, high administrational workload to the fund management and leads to unrealistic expectations on both sides).

• The fund is managed by a board of 3 managing directors to be nominated by the Provincial Superior of the ALCP Africa for a maximum period of 3 years. Repeated nomination is possible.

• One of them is the headmaster of the school.
• Amongst themselves they decide who of them to be the president (call meetings, organise application, verify neediness, run fundraising activities), the chancellor (control finance) and the secretary (Protocols, Reports and Documentation).
• The directors can vote up to 3 non managing advisory members to the board (e.g. major donors, government or school administrational representatives).
• The provincial Superior has a visiting right to all board meetings.
• All board members work pro bono for the fund.

The financial status (balance) and the use of funds (funds received and funds spent) are reported every term (twice a year) to the Provincial Superior and all donors, and contributors to the fund who wisch to receive this information by Email  (email address requiered)