Nancy
Sumari, CEO of Jenga Hub signs a memorandum of understanding with Kids Finance
with Tracy, Tracy Rabi, (3rd to the right). Gertrude Mligo, Founder of Natokaje
kidigitali (2nd left) and Lilian Makoi, CEO of Mipango App
Dar es Salaam - 25.08.2021 –
Kids Finance with Tracy a business founded by an 11 year old girl, Tracy Rabi
has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Ms Nancy Sumari, former
Miss Tanzania and Founder of Jenga Hub to empower Tanzanian children with
Digital, Entrepreneurship and Finance education.
The partnership also
includes, Natokaje Kidigitali, founded by Getrude Mligo. Natokaje kidigitali
has linked children of age 8-17 with successful local businessman, Mohammed
Dewji and digital legends like Gillsant Mlaseko. Giving children the
opportunity to learn from the finest talent in the country.
Ms Sumari has been running a
successful hub that has for over 3 years now has helped children experiment
with technology through coding classes, animation classes and more.
A 11year old, Tracy Rabi not
only writes financial and entrepreneurship books for children, but also founded
The Tanzania Youth Entrepreneurship Experience Fair that brings together
children with entrepreneurship projects to showcase and sell their products to
other children, as an avenue for children to experiment and practically learn
entrepreneurship skills from a young age.
These three entities coming
together, gives a unique opportunity for Tanzanian children to increase their
chances of success in the world of entrepreneurship as well as produce skilled
workforce for the country.
This also goes in line with
the Government’s goal of ensuring that the next generation have access to
technology and are equipped with the necessary digital skills to excel in a
technology-driven world should not be underestimated. Improving access to
technology is one that is high on the agenda within the telecommunications
sector in particular, especially in ways that benefit the younger generations.
This Children Bootcamp will
run bi-annually from 2021 and is set to empower over 200 children annually from
across the country.
“I believe, it is never too
early for children to learn about money and entrepreneurship, (as children) we
spend over 16 years in school acquiring skills to help us make money, it is
crucial that children are empowered with money making, money keeping and money
growing skills to help them avoid poverty or debt traps caused by lack of
financial education.” said Miss Tracy Rabi.
“Children should understand
basic saving, the value of money, investment, from starting a business to
running a business skills. It’s almost a basic human right, if you would ask
me” added Miss Rabi
Ms Sumari adds “We are committed to bringing change and
create new skills for kids in the following categories;
● Financial education.
● Digital education.
● Entrepreneurship.
“We are also very excited at
what the future holds for children and the programs available for them and
Tracy from Kids Finance with Tracy who demonstrates that even young children
can acquire skills and aim to become successful business persons. The skills
are there to be acquired and with the current world that we live in, digital
skills are becoming a must for our success.” She added.
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