Precious Project Inc
Precious Project Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Precious Project is to offer high quality education and care to orphaned and vulnerable children in rural Tanzania. We partner with the local community to provide a Primary School, Children's Home, Community Center and an organic farm, and improve agricultural development through sustainable environmental practices. Precious Project also supports women's empowerment groups that foster economic self-sufficiency.
About
PRECIOUS PRIMARY SCHOOL:IN OCTOBER 2015, PRECIOUS PROJECT COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF A 10-ROOM PRIMARY SCHOOL TO ADDRESS THE EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES IN THE TANZANIAN VILLAGE OF NSHUPU. THE PRECIOUS ENGLISH MEDIUM PRIMARY SCHOOL - THE CORNERSTONE OF PRECIOUS PROJECT - OPENED ITS DOORS IN JANUARY 2016 AND CURRENTLY PROVIDES A QUALITY EDUCATION FOR 230 CHILDREN FROM SIX SURROUNDING VILLAGES. PRECIOUS PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS BEGIN AS EARLY AS AGE 3 IN THE PRESCHOOL (OR "BABY CLASS") AND MATRICULATE THROUGH SEVENTH GRADE. THE PRIMARY SCHOOL HAS THRIVED DURING ITS INAUGURAL YEARS, AS 2018 TANZANIAN NATIONAL EXAM RESULTS LISTED THE TOP 25 STUDENTS IN THE DISTRICT AS ATTENDEES OF PRECIOUS PRIMARY SCHOOL. ALSO IN 2018, PRECIOUS PRIMARY SCHOOL WAS PROUD TO CELEBRATE ITS FIRST GRADUATING CLASS OF NINE SEVENTH-GRADERS, ALL OF WHOM WILL MOVE ON TO SECONDARY SCHOOL. PRECIOUS SECONDARY SCHOOL:IN 2018, PRECIOUS PROJECT BOARD MEMBERS UNANIMOUSLY AGREED TO BUILD A SECONDARY SCHOOL IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF PRECIOUS PRIMARY SCHOOL GRADUATES. THE DECISION WAS DRIVEN BY THE FACT THAT THERE ARE NO QUALITY PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS NEARBY, AND EVEN THESE GOVERNMENT-FUNDED SCHOOLS REQUIRE A FEE THAT MANY FAMILIES CANNOT AFFORD. A PRECIOUS SECONDARY SCHOOL WOULD OFFER CONTINUED HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION TO PRECIOUS STUDENTS WITH THE AIM TO PREPARE THEM FOR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ADMISSION. PRELIMINARY PLANNING AND FUNDRAISING FOR A SECONDARY SCHOOL BEGAN IN 2018 WITH THE GOAL TO OPEN ITS DOORS AS SOON AS ECONOMICALLY FEASIBLE.PRECIOUS CHILDREN'S HOME:THE PRECIOUS CHILDREN'S HOME PROVIDES A SAFE, NURTURING AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AT RISK. UNDER PRECIOUS PROJECT, THE SMALL "FAMILY" HOME HAS GROWN FROM NINE TO 22 RESIDENTIAL CHILDREN AND MOVED IN 2014 FROM A CRAMPED, RENTED CEMENT BLOCK TO A BEAUTIFUL PERMANENT HOME. "MAMAS", AN AFFECTIONATE NAME GIVEN TO THE WOMEN WHO WATCH OVER THE CHILDREN, PROVIDE DAILY LOVING CARE AS WELL AS COOK, CLEAN, AND DO THE LAUNDRY. ALL THE CHILDREN'S NEEDS ARE PROVIDED FOR INCLUDING THEIR EDUCATION AND HEALTH CARE.WOMEN EMPOWERMENT:PRECIOUS PROJECT HELPS VILLAGE WOMEN CREATE AND MANAGE THEIR OWN SELF-HELP GROUPS. GROUPS COMPRISE APPROXIMATELY 30 MEMBERS. EACH GROUP CREATES A SAVINGS AND LOAN PROGRAM, HAS ITS OWN BY-LAWS, AND DETERMINES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LOANS INCLUDING THE INTEREST RATE. GROUPS MEET WEEKLY TO POOL THEIR SAVINGS, REPAY LOANS, AND VOTE ON WHO WILL RECEIVE A NEW ROUND OF LOANS. MEMBERS USE THEIR LOANS TO START OR EXPAND MICRO-BUSINESSES, PAY SCHOOL TUITION FEES FOR THEIR CHILDREN, AND TO COVER UNANTICIPATED EXPENSES, SUCH AS FOOD, MEDICINE, OR OTHER NEEDS. AS LOANS ARE REPAID AND NEW LOANS ARE MADE, THE ACCRUED INTEREST EXPANDS THE AMOUNT OF MONEY AVAILABLE FOR FUTURE LOANS. TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION:PRECIOUS PROJECT SEEKS TO LEVERAGE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY ("ICT") TO BOOST STUDENT LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE, BRIDGE THE EDUCATION GAP IN TANZANIA'S PRIMARY EDUCATION, AND PREPARE ITS YOUNG CITIZENS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DIGITAL WORLD ECONOMY. PRECIOUS' ICT PROJECT EFFORTS ARE MULTIFACETED TO MAXIMIZE THE PROJECT'S SUCCESS AND FOCUSES ON IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY THAT IS EASY AND INTUITIVE FOR CHILDREN TO USE, NOT DEPENDENT ON RELIABLE ELECTRICITY OR THE INTERNET, AND SIMPLE TO MAINTAIN. SUSTAINABILITY:PRECIOUS PROJECT AIMS TO MODEL SUSTAINABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR ITS COMMUNITY AND STUDENTS. OUR ORGANIC FARM PRODUCES NUTRITIOUS FOODS SUCH AS BANANAS, AVOCADOS AND A VARIETY OF VEGETABLES FOR THE PRECIOUS HOME AND THE PRECIOUS PRIMARY SCHOOL. THE SALE OF EXCESS CROPS PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INCOME TO SUPPORT OUR PROJECTS. PRECIOUS PROJECT HAS ALSO INSTALLED WATER TANKS TO CAPTURE AND FILTER RAINWATER AND A BIOGAS SYSTEM. ADDITIONALLY, PRECIOUS PROJECT DRILLED A BOREHOLE FOR AN ARTESIAN WELL, WHICH AUGMENTS THE FARM'S RAINWATER COLLECTION WHILE ALSO SUPPLYING FRESH WATER TO THE NEARBY PUBLIC SCHOOL AND ABUTTING NEIGHBORS. IN 2018, PRECIOUS PROJECT INSTALLED SOLAR PANELS WHICH PROVIDE ENOUGH ELECTRICITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SCHOOL, HOME AND OTHER FACILITIES ON CAMPUS. THE CHICKEN COOP WAS EXPANDED TO HOUSE 300 CHICKENS, WHOSE MEAT AND EGGS FEED THE PRECIOUS COMMUNITY, PROVIDE FERTILIZER AND AN ADDITIONAL SOURCE OF REVENUE. PRECIOUS PROJECT CONTINUES TO HOLD WORKSHOPS FOR ITS STAFF, FAMILIES AND THE GREATER COMMUNITY WHICH COVER A RANGE OF TOPICS FROM WOMEN'S HEALTH, TO SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TO MAKING SACK GARDENS, TO MENTAL HEALTH, DOMESTIC AND CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS TRAININGS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The mission of precious project is to offer high quality education and care to orphaned and vulnerable children in rural tanzania. we partner with the local community to provide a primary school, children's home, community center and an organic farm, and improve agricultural development through sustainable environmental practices. precious project also supports women's empowerment groups that foster economic self-sufficiency.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The mission of precious project is to offer high quality education and care to orphaned and vulnerable children in rural tanzania. we partner with the local community to provide a primary school, children's home, community center and an organic farm, and improve agricultural development through sustainable environmental practices. precious project also supports women's empowerment groups that foster economic self-sufficiency.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as MA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 1 OAK MEADOW ROAD, LINCOLN, MA, 01773.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 3 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $313,359.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2014.
- The organization pays $137,373 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $54,792 in fundraising expenses.