TAAS

A close-up, photographic image of a stack of colorful exercise books, sharpened pencils, and a well-used English dictionary resting on a smooth wooden desk in a Burundian classroom. The covers of the books show slight wear at the edges, suggesting frequent use, while the pencils are neatly aligned, their graphite tips catching soft, diffused daylight from a nearby window. In the blurred background, a chalkboard with English sentences and a map of Africa can be seen. Captured from a slightly elevated angle with shallow depth of field, the mood is focused and studious, conveying the tangible impact of school supplies and educational support.

Updates

Read the most recent Annual General Meeting Report, learn about the history of Burundi English School, and view images of students and teachers at school.

Stories

A warmly painted classroom interior in Bujumbura, Burundi, viewed in photographic realism, with rows of well-used wooden desks and neatly stacked exercise books labeled in English and French. A sturdy chalkboard spans the front wall, covered with carefully written English vocabulary and math problems in white chalk. Sunlight pours through open louvered windows, casting soft, angled beams across the red cement floor and creating gentle shadows under each desk. In the back corner, shelves hold worn but organized textbooks, globes, and simple science materials. Shot at eye level with a moderate depth of field, the composition feels calm, hopeful, and professional, emphasizing the dignity of the learning environment supported by the non-profit.
A warmly painted classroom interior in Bujumbura, Burundi, viewed in photographic realism, with rows of well-used wooden desks and neatly stacked exercise books labeled in English and French. A sturdy chalkboard spans the front wall, covered with carefully written English vocabulary and math problems in white chalk. Sunlight pours through open louvered windows, casting soft, angled beams across the red cement floor and creating gentle shadows under each desk. In the back corner, shelves hold worn but organized textbooks, globes, and simple science materials. Shot at eye level with a moderate depth of field, the composition feels calm, hopeful, and professional, emphasizing the dignity of the learning environment supported by the non-profit.
A row of labeled bursary envelopes and award certificates laid out on a smooth, dark wooden table, captured in photographic realism. Each cream-colored envelope bears a neatly printed student name and academic year, while the certificates display an elegant header reading “Educational Bursary – Tanbur African Aid Society” with a subtle logo. A simple calculator, a black ink pen, and a ledger book with carefully handwritten figures rest nearby, suggesting careful financial stewardship. Soft overhead lighting creates a warm, even glow with gentle shadows at the edges of the stationery. Shot from directly above in a flat-lay composition with crisp detail, the mood is respectful, transparent, and hopeful, visually communicating the non-profit’s commitment to supporting deserving children’s education.
A neat office-style workspace dedicated to school support and mentorship, photographed in a clean, modern aesthetic. A light wood desk holds an open laptop displaying charts and documents related to educational funding, alongside printed reports labeled “Teacher Mentorship Program” and “Bursary Recipients.” A small stack of neatly organized folders, each tagged with student names and years, sits beside a simple pen holder. Soft, indirect daylight from a nearby window illuminates the scene, creating subtle reflections on the laptop screen and gentle shadows across the papers. Captured from a slightly elevated angle with sharp focus, the atmosphere is professional, organized, and purposeful, representing the administrative backbone of the Tanbur African Aid Society’s support for Burundi English School.

Impact

Discover how TAAS strengthens Burundi English School through teacher mentorship, bursaries, and classroom resources, and review our latest impact reports, financial updates, and stories from Bujumbura highlighting students whose lives have been transformed.

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