WHAT DO WE DO?

PAY TUITION
In partnership with UnimaAqualma, a seafood production and marketing corporation in Madagascar, the Shama Foundation pays tuition for young people from the northwestern village of Besakoa. UnimaAqualma administers the program, and tuition money is paid directly to the schools attended. Continuation of payment is contingent on the student’s successful completion of the school year.

DISTRIBUTE DONATED MATERIALS
The Shama Foundation sometimes solicits educational and health related items. Over the past ten years, Shama has distributed books donated by Popplewell Elementary School in Buhl, Idaho, as well as educational materials donated by Didax Educational Resources, Carolina Biological Supply, and Learning For All Ages.

   
RAISE MONEY AND ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY
The Shama Foundation continues to accumulate money to sustain the support of motivated children through college, vocational, or technical school. Since volunteers administer the foundation, all donations directly support the education of children in Madagascar. While we provide tuition and sometimes a stipend for supplies and books, students and their families must meet attendance and academic requirements indicating they also are assuming responsibility for their educations.
 

FULLFILL CURRENT OBLIGATIONS
Because limited funds have necessitated cutbacks in operations, we did not take new students this year. The Shama board took this position to ensure our ability to fulfill outstanding obligations to current students, many of whom are now in university or about to enter.

We wish all of our students continued success. We extend their thanks along with ours to those who partner with us in this work.

     
 

Wisdom makes things go well.

Ecclesiastes 10:10