Aneth Julius Education: I got my Primary Education at Sura Primary School from 1996 till 2002. I didn’t get a chance to join high school because of financial problem in my family. My family situation was tough and I was always thinking about how i can get to high school. Because of financial difficulties in my family I went to work as a house girl for a couple of years. Later on I decided to join TEKUA for English and Computer course.

KFI: I am so thrilled to study at KFI and I hope my professional, as Editor will rise here. All I can say is, I truly thank God for this chance. My ambition is to become a professional editor and I will firmly hold this chance to a career level. Also with media skills I will create inspiring and educational stories about Tanzanians especially problems that confront girls.

Kenny Theophil Education: I got my primary education at Kimanganuni Primary School from 2002 till 2008. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to go for Secondary education because of financial challenges within my family. Since then, I have been at home helping my parent with domestic courses.

KFI: I It has been a big relief for me to get this opportunity at KFI. The learning environment supports me a lot especially my English language, which needs to be improved. I am expecting to be a good camera operator

Pascal Safari Education: I got my Primary Education from 1996 till 2002. From 2004 to 2008 I went for O-level education and unfortunately did not get chance to join A-level. Since my parents were not able to take me to private school, I decided to stay home and help my parents with domestic courses. Late on I joined TEKUA for further English studies.

KFI: I really liked to join KFI because I know with the skills of filmmaking I will be able to improve my life and my surrounding community. Here at KFI I am learning how to use Camera and I have faith in me that at the end of this course I will be a professional Camera Operator 

Aisha Hassan Education: I did my primary education in Olasiti primary school but didnt go to secondary school despite doing well because my parents had no means to take me.

My father is a painter while my mom is a house wife. In 2006 I joined UAACC where I studied English for a while. I tried my first interview at KFI and failed to qualify. It was difficult to take but I did not give up. I went back, worked hard and tried out again in 2008. I made it!

KFI: I feel relief and pride for finally making it into KFI because I have dreamt of making films for a while now. I consider film editing an art and I want to be an artist with the quality of films I edit. This is my ambition and I hope to realize it.

Alex Lazaro Education: I went to Leganga primary school in 1996 till 2004. I was selected to join secondary school but wasnt able to for financial reasons. Both my parents are small scale farmers and could barely make ends meet. I stayed home for 2 years before joining TEKUA in 2007.

KFI: I am very happy now because I have a chance of becoming a camera man. When I finish my training, I will work towards being self employed and support my family. I have had to do many odd jobs to support my family but mow I want to use the camera to support them. I am working on doing that. 

Brandina John Education: I went to Ngarenaro primary school after which I went to Oldadai secondary school. I however only did 2 years of secondary school due to the huge financial burden it placed on my mother. She simply could not cope with my other sister in primary school.

I had to sascrifice in order for her to finish her education. When I tried to join KFI in 2007, I did not make it as my English was poor. I went back toMKOMBOZI and studied Englsih hard. In the end, I was very nervous when I tried again in 2008 but thanks to God as this time I made it.

KFI: I feel priviledged to be here. I want to do all my best to be a very good planner and take care of my family

Ezra Akyaa Education: I started primary in 1995 and finished in 2000. I was lucky to go to secondary school between 2001 and 2004. I only have a mom who could not afford to get me beyond this point. My dad died in 1998. This was a very difficult period for me and my mom as she was left to fend for her self.

I decided to find work to support her and therefore became a porter going up mount Kilimanjaro. I used to carry supplies for the climbers. It was a difficult job but I had to do it to support my family. I joinedWAMATA where I volunteered to encourage youth with HIV. I spent time with them and played with them.

KFI: I am very very happy to be at KFI. I love the learning environment here and look forward to becoming a film maker. I want to make films about HIV/AIDS and highlight the risks for the youth.

Gideon John Education: I went to Loibosoita prmary in 1999. Government schools were too expensive for my family and therefore I did not continue beyond primary school. Besides, a family of 5 is quite a task to support for my pastoralist parents. nevertheless, after a year at home, my dad sold a cow and sent me to Arusha to learn some English. This is because we learn in Swahili in primary school and therefore end up speaking little or no English. After that, I went to Mererani and started mining.

Thereafter I went to Ilaramatak Lorkonerei pastoralist group through who I got to KFI. I had tried to join KFIin 2007 but failed. I did not give up hope but went back, worked hard and tried again in 2008. I succeeded this time. A fact which makes me very happy.

KFI: I now enjoy every moment of my learning in KFI. I am learning new things every day and my dream of a career in film will hopefully be realized in future since I hope to get a very good foundation in KFI. I am confident this will happen because the teachers take their time to explain things to us. Thank you KFI.