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Reuse, Recycle, Reach Out
Reusing items isn’t an uncommon practice. We do so everyday with dishes and clothing. The question is: why don’t we do the same with...
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Soma International
- Feb 1, 2022
- 1 min
Thank You
Soma International would like to thank Ron & Ann Angert for their generous support! They helped Soma establish itself as a nonprofit and...
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Soma International
- Dec 15, 2021
- 2 min
Disabilities in Low-Income Countries
Children with both learning and physical disabilities face difficulties that most able-bodied children do not have to deal with in...
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Soma International
- Oct 21, 2021
- 2 min
Children Who Read
Reading is a gateway for children to understand themselves in the world. It allows them to see themselves as characters in the story of...
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Soma International
- Aug 5, 2021
- 2 min
Samia Suluhu Hassan’s Road to President
Tanzania made history this past March with the inauguration of its first female president, Samia Suluhu Hassan. This arrival to power...
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Soma International
- May 25, 2021
- 2 min
New Books Means New Opportunities
Our newest learning center within Boko Village received a new shipment of educational books this past January. Following the renovation...
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Soma International
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
The Impact of Reading
Opening up a book opens up new worlds. For centuries, books have been used to expand knowledge and creativity within all age groups....
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Soma International
- Sep 28, 2020
- 2 min
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
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
A Writer In Her Natural Habitat
Sarah “Sadie” Faith Andersen is our Director of Relations. Sadie first met Mohamed three years ago when he joined Mozaiko, a new...
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Soma International
- Jul 27, 2020
- 4 min
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
- Jul 14, 2020
- 4 min
Soma International: Our Coronavirus Pivots
The second week of March, 2020, the whole world was met by a surprise. We discovered that coronavirus had reached U.S. soil. We had just...
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Soma International
- Jun 22, 2020
- 2 min
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 8, 2020
- 2 min
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 25, 2020
- 2 min
Emily Keshap: Soma’s BOO & VT Chapter President
Emily Keshap is our Business Operations Officer and Virginia Tech Chapter President. She also serves as the Consulting Group Coordinator....
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Soma International
- May 18, 2020
- 2 min
The Symbol We Stand By
Soma International is a nonprofit organization building and maintaining learning centers in Tanzania, fittingly, our logo incorporates...
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Soma International
- May 4, 2020
- 2 min
“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 26, 2020
- 2 min
Pranay: Business Founder, Chef, Soma’s COO & CFO
Pranay Bhargava is our Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Soma...
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Soma International
- Apr 20, 2020
- 2 min
Cecilia: Entrepreneur By Day, Soma Cofounder By Night
M. Cecilia Silva Montoya is Soma International’s Co-Founder and Vice President. She also serves on the Board of Directors and is a...
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Soma International
- Apr 13, 2020
- 2 min
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
- Apr 7, 2020
- 3 min
Meet Danzler Gladas
Today, we want to thank Danzler Gladas, one of our biggest supporters, who has helped Soma on our journey. Danzler has donated hundreds...
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