Michael Matthews lost his life whilst descending from Everest in 1999. Mike would have been very proud of the achievements of the foundation established in his name - supporting thousands of children from remote areas to access education, thereby offering them the benefits of a better start in life.

SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEARN, THRIVE
AND DRIVE CHANGE THROUGHOUT
TANZANIA

GIRLS HOSTELS BUILT

With funding from MMF, 5 girls hostels in rural secondary schools were constructed.

KEEPING GIRLS SAFE & LEARNING

Over 3,000 female students have stayed in MMF hostels over the last 10 years, removing the risk of sexual exploitation with the result that zero pregnancies were recorded.

INTRODUCING DIGITAL LEARNING

4330 secondary school students now have access to computers in schools.

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"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world"

Nelson Mandela

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SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE TO LEARN, THRIVE AND DRIVE CHANGE THROUGHOUT TANZANIA