The donation was handled by @barrickgold CEO, Dr. Mark Bristow, as well as the DM for Minerals, Hon. Dr. S. Kiruswa (MP); RC for Shinyanga Region, Mrs. C. Mndeme; and RC for Geita, Mr M. Shigella. Dr. Shogo Mlozi Sedoyeka (MP-EALA), the Founder and CEO of The Fungua Trust, was represented by Mr E. Mwamwaja, the Fungua Trust’s Finance and Operations Director, who accepted the $10,000 dummy cheque.
The Trust will use the donation to carry out the INUA Youth Project in three secondary schools in Malala District, Shinyanga Region. The INUA Youth Project has two components;
(i)establish EAC Clubs to enhance student’s understanding of EAC matters, and
(ii) improve menstrual hygiene among secondary schoolgirls by giving reusable pads. This will increase girls’ confidence in their schooling. • We appreciate Barrick’s continued efforts to make life better for Tanzanians.
