Maisha is a community driven initiative that provides high achieving, underprivileged, East African high school students with the financial, educational and personal support they need to succeed in college and beyond.
89%
of International students found that studying in a US college or university to be a good investment in their future. -WES
5% students
About 2 million students are enrolled in schools in Tanzanian schools, yet only 5% advance to secondary education – meaning just a small fraction have the opportunity to study abroad
$43 Billion
International students at colleges and universities in the United States contributed $43 billion to the U.S. economy
(2023-2024) – NAFSA
Our Impact
Growth
Empowering students with knowledge, skills and mentorship to thrive academically and professionally.
Opportunity
Creating pathways for East African youth to access higher education and build successful futures.
Support
Providing financial aid, life guidance and a strong community to ensure students succeed in their journey.
More on Maisha
Maisha, the Swahili word for ‘life’, represents opportunity, growth and the journey to a brighter future. At Maisha, we believe that education is the key to transforming lives, breaking cycles of poverty and empowering underprivileged East African youth to reach their full potential.
Founded by those who have overcome similar challenges Maisha is a community-driven initiative that provides high-achieving East African youth with the financial, educational and personal support they need to succeed in college and beyond.
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