As part of complementing the government’s efforts to advance education for girls in Tanzania, Barrick Gold has donated 15 modern computers to enhance the computer lab at Barbro Johansson Model Girls’ Secondary School in Dar es Salaam.

Handing over the donation in the city on Saturday during the school's 22nd Form Four graduation ceremony, Georgia Mutagahywa, Barrick’s Corporate Communications and Country Liaison Manager said that the goal is to enable students to access education through modern digital technology.

She stated that the miner will continue supporting the efforts of the government and other stakeholders to ensure Tanzanian youth receive quality education, as the company believes that quality education is a powerful tool for national development.

“The assistance we’ve provided to this school, as well as to other schools across the country, is based on our strong belief that if we empower a girl child, she will succeed. We believe in the potential of girls and are fulfilling our role in giving them access to quality education by removing as many barriers as we can and providing them with tools to help them progress in their studies,” she added.

She also encouraged young girls to work hard in their studies, build confidence, and aspire to follow in the footsteps of women who are making significant achievements to ensure they fulfill their future dreams after completing their education.

The donation was eceived by the students, parents, and the founder and chairperson of the Joha Trust, which manages Barbro Johansson Girls Schools in Tanzania, Prof. Anna Tibaijuka, who expressed her gratitude for the efforts made by Barrick and Twiga to support the improvement of the education sector in Tanzania. 

Prof Tibaijuka called on Tanzanian parents and various institutions to invest in children's education to prepare Tanzanian youth to become professionals and handle the rapid changes occurring worldwide.

“The journey of a girl child is filled with many challenges, but with proper guidance, girls will succeed. Girls are encouraged to believe in themselves, trust their dreams, and dare to seek advice and guidance from those who have successfully traveled the same path.”

The school’s headteacher, Jospina Leonidas, thanked Barrick for the support and stated that the school's achievements have been growing steadily, fulfilling the dream of becoming one of the top girls' schools in the country.