THE international organisation-Nos Vies en Partage (NVeP), in collaboration with Barrick Gold Corporation, has donated $10,000 (27.25m/-) to Bulangwa Secondary School in Geita Region to support academic development projects.

Mark Bristow, President and CEO of Barrick, presented the donation here recently during his visit to Tanzania.

He also announced similar financial support for community groups, including the Enterprise and Rural Development Community Initiative, Sudama, and Jamii Yetu Development & Relief Agency.

The support is part of the funding provided by NVeP, an organisation sponsored by Bristow to support special groups such as women, children and other needy groups in Africa that do not benefit from the continent’s economic growth.

Speaking during the handover ceremony of the donation to Bulangwa Secondary School, which took place at the Barrick Bulyanhulu Mine, Acting Mine Manager Damian Brice Houseman said NVeP will continue to support nongovernmental organisation (NGOs) that provide services to the community in line with the institution’s goals and bring positive changes in the community.

Bulangwa Secondary School headmaster, Sane Machembe expressed gratitude for the donation, stating that it would significantly enhance academic projects at the school and improve student performance, enabling them to overcome various challenges through quality education.

He said every quarter; NVeP delivers impactful support to various needy communities across the continent.

To date, over 25 NGOS and community-based institutions in Tanzania have benefited, particularly in sectors such as education, health for women and children, and environmental conservation.