The School of St Jude, Tanzania founder and humanitarian Gemma Sisia story

The School of St Jude, Tanzania founder and humanitarian Gemma Sisia story

Village Glen Retirement LivingCapel Sound, VIC
Friday, Feb 20, 2026 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm AEDT
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Join us in person to hear Gemma Sisia's inspiring journey founding The School of St Jude in Tanzania!

The School of St Jude, Tanzania founder and humanitarian Gemma Sisia story

Join us in person for an inspiring chat with Gemma Sisia, the amazing founder behind The School of St Jude in Tanzania. Founded in 2002, the School of St Jude provides free, quality education to 1,800 bright students from disadvantaged backgrounds. With campuses across three locations and boarding facilities for all secondary students, St Jude's employs over 300 local Tanzanian staff. The school also helps hundreds of graduates access higher education and providfes volunteer teachers to over 20,000 government school students annually. St Jude's holistic approach empowers students to challenge the status quo, create solutions for Tanzania's 45 million people living in poverty, and become future leaders. St Jude's relies on sponsors and donors from around the world to support their education. Don't miss this chance to hear a truly uplifting story from a passionate humanitarian making a real difference!

Join us in person to hear Gemma Sisia's inspiring journey founding The School of St Jude in Tanzania!

The School of St Jude, Tanzania founder and humanitarian Gemma Sisia story

Join us in person for an inspiring chat with Gemma Sisia, the amazing founder behind The School of St Jude in Tanzania. Founded in 2002, the School of St Jude provides free, quality education to 1,800 bright students from disadvantaged backgrounds. With campuses across three locations and boarding facilities for all secondary students, St Jude's employs over 300 local Tanzanian staff. The school also helps hundreds of graduates access higher education and providfes volunteer teachers to over 20,000 government school students annually. St Jude's holistic approach empowers students to challenge the status quo, create solutions for Tanzania's 45 million people living in poverty, and become future leaders. St Jude's relies on sponsors and donors from around the world to support their education. Don't miss this chance to hear a truly uplifting story from a passionate humanitarian making a real difference!

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  • 1 hour
  • all ages
  • In-person
  • Doors at 1:15 pm

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Village Glen Retirement Living

335 Eastbourne Road

Capel Sound, VIC 3940

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