ONGOING · APRIL 2026 – DECEMBER 2027

Kilimanjaro Classrooms of Hope

Securing education and safety for more than 4,500 children and youth in 17 rural schools, by recovering deteriorated, poorly lit and unsuitable classrooms in the coffee-producing areas of Kilimanjaro. 

COFFEEINE

Status

Ongoing

Timeline

April 2026 – December 2027

Location

17 public primary schools in Moshi and Hai, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Beneficiaries

4,553+ children

Budget

EUR 40,000

Partners

African Plantations Kilimanjaro (APK), EFICO Foundation, Herencia VL, local authorities and rural schools

Values

Solidarity · Participation · Education · Health

SDGs

3 Good Health and Well-being · 4 Quality Education · 17 Partnerships for the Goals  

Better classrooms, better learning

Many classrooms in the coffee-growing communities of Kilimanjaro are deteriorated, poorly lit and unsuitable for learning. These conditions affect children’s safety, attendance and school performance.

Kilimanjaro Classrooms of Hope rehabilitates 100 classrooms in 17 rural public primary schools, using certified, non-toxic, low-VOC materials. Together with local authorities, schools and communities, the project also sets up maintenance systems so the classrooms stay in good condition for years to come. 

Main action lines

01

Infrastructure improvement:

Rehabilitation of 100 classrooms with safe, certified materials.

02

Community co-investment:

Contributions from APK, local authorities and school communities.

03

Structured maintenance systems:

A maintenance plan for each school. 

04

Local capacity building:

Training for local technicians and school committees.

Impact

Better education conditionS

for 4,553+ children through safe and appropriate learning facilities. 

100 classrooms

rehabilitated in 17 rural public primary schools.   

Healthier learning spaces,

built with certified, non-toxic, low-VOC materials.  

Lasting results,

with maintenance systems and local skills in every school.  

Sustainable Development Goals

3

GOOD HEALTH AND WELL - BEING

4

Quality education

17

Partnerships for the goals

Agricultural innovation and value.

Agricultural innovation and value.

Partnerships for the goals.   

In partnership with local authorities and rural schools.