School of St Jude

The School of St Jude is a charity-funded school located in the city of Arusha, in Northern Tanzania, providing free primary and secondary education to bright students from poor backgrounds. Established in 2002 by Australian Gemma Sisia, the school operates three campuses and has 1,800 students. It also offers boarding to more than 1,400 students and supports secondary school graduates through higher education scholarships. The school is funded entirely by donations, with a significant portion coming from Australian sponsors.