Learn More About the Tanbur African Aid Society
The Tanbur African Aid Society, TAAS, supports Burundi English School with teacher mentorship, infrastructure funding, learning materials, and bursaries so that children in Bujumbura, Burundi, Africa can access quality English education and, hopefully, brighter futures.
Key Milestones
Early Initiatives (2007–2008): Founded by educators and volunteers in Alberta, the society’s initial mission was to provide professional and financial resources. In 2008, the society reached a major milestone by helping open Burundi’s second English-speaking school, utilizing a curriculum aligned with standards in Alberta.
Institutional Support & Expansion: Since the 2012–2013 school year, the society has continuously collaborated with the Burundi English School (BES) board of directors and local donors to provide bursaries for students facing economic barriers.
Provincial Backing (2016): The organization was bolstered by a $25,000 Community Initiatives Program grant from the Government of Alberta to help build an elementary school facility.
Anniversary (2018): TAAS celebrated its 10th anniversary with a commemorative fundraising gala and dinner in Edmonton to support its ongoing international efforts.
Ongoing Community Outreach: The society maintains deep roots in Alberta by working directly with local school boards—such as the Edmonton Catholic Schools—to coordinate school supply drives, student fundraising campaigns, and global pen-pal programs
The TAAS Board
TAAS Board 2019
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