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About Our Organisation

A registered Tanzanian NGO built by the community, for the community — dedicated to unlocking the potential of every young person.

Illustration of CELS leadership team gathered together at a meeting table
NGO Arusha · Tanzania

Built to Bridge
the Educational Divide.

Creative Education and Life Skills was established to bridge the educational divide in our communities. Recognizing that a lack of learning infrastructure limits a child’s potential, we set out to create friendly, accessible study environments.

By bringing resources directly to those who need them, we help students acquire more knowledge and develop a lifelong love for reading — and equip out-of-school youth with the life skills, entrepreneurial training, and values they need to thrive.

  • Registered NGO
  • Community-led
  • Regional Area of Operation
  • Fully Accountable Funds

What Drives
Everything We Do

A Vision of Tomorrow

To create a vision of tomorrow by empowering today’s futures — the students and youth — by providing needed guidance and other assistance.

Reaching More Communities

To achieve the vision of empowerment, we are geared to reach out to more and more — by setting up innovative, inclusive learning programs at places with required services.

Board of Directors
& Office Bearers

Our organization is led by a dedicated board from the United Republic of Tanzania, committed to empowering vulnerable youth through education and life skills.

Neema Gervas Mtayangulwa
Chairperson
Philomena Fanuel Msuya
Executive Secretary
Rehema Arnold Kitaly
Treasurer
Neema Nelson Laizer
Member
Laura Paul Macha
Member
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120+
Volunteers Engaged
35+
Schools Reached
2,400+
Students Impacted
18
Communities Served

Make a Difference Today

Your Small Contribution Can Bring a Big Smile to a Child’s Face.

Every shilling, every book, every hour you give helps a Tanzanian child stay in school, find a mentor, and imagine a bigger life.