PATRIZIA School Peramiho
In 2017, the PATRIZIA Foundation built a new building with accommodations next to the Girls Secondary School of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing. The girls’ school is the first in the region and is located in the Tanzanian city of Peramiho.
In the middle school in the East African state, 30 pupils can now be accommodated in each of the two dormitories. Every year, 60 schoolgirls prepare here for their degree under the best conditions. Until recently, girls striving towards a scientific career had to change schools after the tenth grade, because no chemistry or physics lessons were offered at this school. The architectural addition also expanded the school’s own facilities: biology, physics and mathematics are now also being taught.
“In our school, the students can be prepared for scientific careers, which paves their way into a promising future.”
Astrid Gabler
Chairwoman of the Board
PATRIZIA Foundation
Among the Top 30
The Girls Secondary School celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018. The annual examination results show that the school of the Benedictine Sisters is one of the 30 best in the country. Successes such as these are only possible through projects such as the construction of the PATRIZIA School Peramiho.
360-degree images
“Teacher, doctor, geologist or writer” is what they say when the girls at PATRIZIA School Peramiho are asked about their dream jobs. At the secondary school, the young women not only acquire the knowledge they need for a career, but also the feeling of a strong community. Because here they do everything together: eat, sleep, wash and, of course, learn. These 360-degree images allow you to immerse yourself in three very different scenes. Simply click on each picture. We hope you enjoy the visual journey.
The wood chain
At the back of the kitchen building is a large area where workers saw and split logs for the schoolgirls. But to prepare the home-grown vegetables from the school’s own fields, the wood first has to reach the kitchen. To do this, the girls form a human chain and pass the logs on to the kitchen pantry. There they can prepair some healthy and good tasting meals.
The get-together
The students listen intently to a lecture given by Amandine and Lucy, both from the PATRIZIA Foundation. They hear about life in Europe and are not afraid to ask the two women a whole host of interesting questions. Fortunately, there are no language barriers thanks to the good English lessons at PATRIZIA School Peramiho. Just a little excitement.
The dormitory
Many students at the secondary school use the valuable opportunity to live in one of the two dormitories. As their families’ houses are far away, the daily walk to school would be too tiring and time-consuming. The dormitories built by the PATRIZIA Foundation offer the girls security and safety – the ideal place to recharge their batteries after a day full of lessons and fun.
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Stories of Change in Peramiho
Neema’s Story of Change
Neema originally comes from the Mtwara region, hundreds of kilometers away from Peramiho. Her mother suffered severe domestic abuse until, one day, she took a courageous step: she fled with her daughter—without knowing where to go. With no place to stay, they were left with only the streets, until they heard of the Benedictine Sisters in Ndanda and sought their help.
The sisters quickly recognized Neema’s extraordinary intelligence and potential. They decided to send the young girl to the PATRIZIA Peramiho Girls’ Secondary School, a partner school of the Benedictine Sisters. At first, Neema struggled to keep up with the high academic standards. But she didn’t give up. With the support of her teachers and fellow students, she quickly caught up and soon exceeded all expectations.
Today, two years later, she is flourishing. She is working resolutely toward her dream: to become a gynecologist, so that one day she can help women in need
“One day, I will be a doctor. And I will help women like my mother, so they never have to feel helpless again.”
Mary’s Story of Change
Mary is 15 years old and attends the 10th grade at the PATRIZIA School Peramiho in Tanzania. She comes from the Chimala district, about 400 km northwest of Peramiho. Her mother is a housewife, and her father works as a farmer.
At secondary school, Mary has found a second home where she feels comfortable. She is especially passionate about the natural sciences. Her big dream is to become a pilot one day!
Thanks to the school’s expansion in 2017, Mary now has the opportunity to complete her high school education with a focus on science. This is a crucial step toward a self-determined future—and brings her closer to achieving her dream.
With curiosity into the day
A radiant smile, open eyes and an interest in listening to the lessons: 17-year-old Sophia is an inquisitive young woman. She attends the PATRIZIA School in Peramiho.
How does my class differ from another? What does the school system look like in other countries? What can I do with mathematics in everyday life? Who controls the destiny of my country? Sophia displays a healthy curiosity – not only about the social context in her own country. She is one of the girls who are accommodated in the new living space of the PATRZIA School Peramiho. And she is already looking forward to the next day’s lessons.