The Imani School Reaches Across International Borders
Many African Americans have either heard or spoken a multitude of African proverbs such as "It takes a village to raise a child." Our emotional ties to our ancestoral land run deep. Evident by our school's name - taken from the Swahili word meaning 'faith" - we, too, as an education community have an emotional connection with Africa, which was developed even further when a member of our staff traveled to South Africa on behalf of the school.
The Imani School adopted Tshebedisanong Primary, a South African school grades 5-7 established in 1956 during apartheid. Interestingly - perhaps, astutely - Tshebedisanong calls its pupils "learners" rather than students. The learners roll is at 277 and the school needs The Imani School's family help to sustain a thriving learning center in that African village. The school has a rich tradition of graduating nurses, doctors and other productive members of society as well as a dedicated group of parents. However, they still face challenges. We will keep you updated on the status of this school and the impact The Imani School is making worldwide!
Additionally, The Imani School and Tshebedisanong Primary have the capability of video conferencing - something we all look forward to.
