Ways to Give

Tloma Primary School is a government school and receives the equivalent of 25 cents per student per month, or about US$200. Monthly expenses include personnel, exam printing, office supplies, water and electricity, building repair and maintenance, medical for student accidents, and more. It doesn’t take a math genius to realize there isn’t enough money to operate the school. They need help in order to survive.

There are several things you can do to help our school:

    • Student sponsorship. This is our primary focus at present. Visit our non-profit site Tlomagiving.org for more details on sponsoring a student.
    • Make a tax-deductible donation through PayPal. You can designate how you would like your donation to be used: student scholarships, clean water, school expenses, student school supplies, uniforms, food, or where most needed.


    • Make a tax-deductible donation by check:

    Make check payable to: Tloma Giving and send to

    James Swallow – Treasurer
    PO Box 1009
    Mendocino, CA 95460

    • Make a tax-deductible donation via direct deposit to the Tloma Giving account. Email TlomaGivingInfo@gmail.com for account information.
    • Donate to your safari’s or Tanzanian lodge’s charity organization. Donations typically qualify as a tax-deductible gift. The Grand Circle Foundation and Gibb’s Farm have been supportive and generous with Tloma Primary School.
    • Give through other U.S. non-profits such as the Karatu Education Fund. This also qualifies for a tax deduction.
    • Like our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram. Comment and share on your social media channels.
    • Share YOUR story. Our best advocate is you! You have visited our school and met our students. Tell your friends about the students and what they need.

Tloma Giving is a registered 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. No goods or services are provided in return for these gifts.