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May 3, 20212 min read

How Can Reading Make a Difference in Tanzanian Education?

The Challenge One of the most prominent challenges facing Tanzanian students is a lack of access. Especially in rural areas, communities...

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Soma International

Oct 26, 20202 min read

Leeina Tabbalat: Providing Opportunities

Leeina Tabbalat, Soma International’s Virginia Tech Chapter Fundraising Officer and Vice President. Leeina will be graduating in May 2022...

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Soma International

Sep 27, 20202 min read

Knowledge is Boundless, and so are Her Aspirations

Elizabeth Britten is Soma International’s assistant finance officer. She currently attends Virginia Tech as an Accounting and Information...

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Soma International

Jul 26, 20204 min read

Mohamed’s Unique Educational History

Mohamed Mwinyi is the founder and president of Soma International. He is currently a Ph.D. student studying Agricultural Leadership and...

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Soma International

Jun 21, 20202 min read

Cultural Exploration and Finance Determination

Scott Hobbs is our Finance Officer and Virginia Tech Treasurer Officer. Scott is an accounting major who plans on graduating in 2023....

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Soma International

Jun 7, 20202 min read

Kenzie – Big Goals And A Big Heart

Mackenzie “Kenzie” Hyde is our Events and Partnerships Officer as well as vice president of the student organization. She is also the...

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Soma International

May 3, 20202 min read

“Wanda Maktaba Na Kituo Cha Kujifunzia”

“Wanda Library and Learning Center” The names of our learning centers stem from important connections to Soma International. Our first...

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Soma International

Apr 12, 20202 min read

A Dream, A Community & A Smile

Meet Mohamed Mwinyi! Soma International’s Founder and CEO. He also serves on the Board of Directors. Mohamed moved to Blacksburg,...

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Soma International

Feb 17, 20203 min read

Undergraduate’s Tanzanian Library Project Gains Momentum

A Virginia Tech undergraduate’s quest to bring literacy to his hometown. *This article is a repost from Virginia Tech News — September...

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