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March 24th, 2010

Our father and father-in-law, Hasso Heller, used the occasion of his 75th birthday to invite his guests to make donations benefiting the African-rainbow foundation. We thank Hasso and all donors for their generous support and the wonderful birthday celebration!

March 6th, 2010

My godfather, Walter Loges, invited those who came to the celebration of his 60th birthday to support the African-rainbow foundation instead of bringing gifts. We would like to thank Walter and all the donors for the impressive sum that was collected at this wonderful occasion.

November 6th, 2009

The foundation stone for the next class room building has been laid

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August 25th, 2009

On august 25th 2009 the official opening ceremony of the african-rainbow secondary school has been celebrated.

 

July 23rd, 2009

On July 23rd, 2009, Reverend Erord Simae visited from Sumbawanga, Tanzania. Reverend Simae has been in charge of the construction of the African-rainbow foundation and still takes care of the school. He reports that since the school’s beginning in January, 2009, 180 students have been enrolled: 100 girls and 80 boys. Nine teachers from Dar es Salaam have also been hired. Additionally, the school received the State’s Secondary School accreditation.

Four classrooms are expected to finish construction by year’s end based on the great demand. Furthermore, computers as well as school books need to be purchased. One book is currently shared between three and five students. Even here there is great need

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Reverend Simae extends his thanks in the name of the students and teachers to those who have participated in the building of the African-rainbow school.

 

May 1st, 2008

The Aerzen Lutheran Church donated their offerings from the Ascension services to the african-rainbow secondary school in Tanzania. We give our heartfelt thanks to Pastor Radow and Meyer and the parish council who made our project known and we also gratefully thank all our donors for their support.

 

April 3rd, 2008

Fundraising program at the inauguration party oft he new production centre

 

On April 3rd, 2008 the new production centre of Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH was dedicated in the presence of more than 800 guests, among them Lower Saxony´s prime minister Christian Wulf, political delegates and representatives, customers, suppliers and representatives of financial institutions. In lieu of presents the Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH asked for donations for the african-rainbow foundation. Many guests participated with contributions and supported our projects in Africa. Our heartfelt thanks to all doners for their support!

 

 

March 2008

Beginning of the construction of the african-rainbow secondary school in Tanzania

 

Octobre 12th , 2007

Surprise Following the Inauguration of a New Production Hall

 

As a fortieth birthday gift for their CEO Klaus Heller, Aerzen colleagues from all over the world gave money to the African-rainbow foundation.  During the grand opening celebration of the new production center, Bettina Lachmann presented a check of 16, 400 Euros. After hearing of the foundation, many co-workers and businesses involved later also collected money so that the final sum came to 20.493,40 Euros! Thanks to these generous donations, we have made a big step toward realizing our plan to build a school in Tanzania. We are so thankful for this support of our foundation and would like to warmly thank all of our donors for their kind generosity.

 

 

March 2007

Trip to our projects in Tanzania