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Our Story

Built on a Belief That Every Child Can

Numbers Foundation began with a simple conviction — that no Tanzanian child should fail mathematics for lack of support. Here is who we are, where we started, and where we are going.

Vision, Mission & Values

Our Vision

Students who are highly motivated and performing well in mathematics in every primary and secondary school in Tanzania.

Our Mission

Promote teaching, mentoring and coaching of students and teachers to foster mathematics performance in schools across Tanzania.

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Results-Focused

We measure everything. Every programme is evaluated on documented exam outcomes and real change in students' lives.

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Community-First

We work with teachers, headteachers and parents — not around them. Lasting change requires community ownership.

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Equity

We deliberately focus on under-resourced schools. Every child deserves the same quality of mathematical support.

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Evidence-Based

Our programmes are built on what works — teacher coaching, intensive mentoring, and direct student engagement.

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Tanzanian-Led

We are built by Tanzanians, for Tanzania — with deep understanding of the local education system and culture.

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Ambition

We set bold goals — from ending Grade F at struggling schools to competing on the international Olympiad stage.

How We Got Here

From a single volunteer visit in 2020 to a nationally recognised NGO — our story, year by year.



2020

Numbers Foundation Founded

We launched Give Back With Maths — volunteer teachers visiting under-resourced schools across Arusha. The organisation is formally registered as an NGO (Reg. No. 00NGO/R/2112).

2021

Expanding School Reach

The Give Back With Maths programme expands to new schools across the Meru and Arusha districts. First Mathematical Technical Workshops launched in partnership with the Arusha Regional Education Office.

2022

Numbers Charity & Online School

Numbers Charity & Sport programme launches at Nkoanekoli Primary School. Numbers Online School goes live at numbersonlineschool.com, bringing live lessons to students across Tanzania.

2023

Historic Results at Nshupu

Numbers Foundation begins working with Form Four students at Nshupu Secondary School. For the first time in the school's 23-year history, students achieve Grade A in mathematics. Three students sponsored to university. Tanzania Mathematics Olympiad (TAMO) programme begins.

2024

Nkoanekoli Transformation

Grade C at Nkoanekoli Primary rises from 6% to 42% in the National Assessment. Grade E eliminated entirely. 30+ charity beneficiaries supported. Over 5,300 students reached cumulatively.

2026 →

The Road Ahead

Expanding to new regions, deepening Olympiad coaching, launching Maths Music & Lifestyle and Maths From The Woods programmes. Targeting 10,000+ students reached by end of 2026.

Our Partners & Supporters

We are grateful to the organisations who walk with us in this mission.

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Foundation Le Solstice Tanzania

Supporting Give Back With Maths at Nshupu Secondary School since 2023 across Meru District, Arusha. Key funder of our most transformative programme.

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Kalth Organization

Promote student learning while ensuring health safety, awareness and community outreach.

Kalth →
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Arusha Regional Education Office

Government partnership enabling Mathematical Technical Workshops for teachers across the Arusha region — ensuring institutional reach and legitimacy.

Arusha Regional office →


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