Bill Callahan, Board Member
Mark Wiesel, Board Member
About Us
AIA's President shaking hands with Olasiti District Warden(Village Chairman seated center & Gov. Officials on left)
Our Story
Achieve in Africa was created in September of 2008 after witnessing the distressed state and lack of schools in Shinyanga and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. On this initial trip in 2007, one of our founders, Brendan Callahan, raised money for schools lacking basic supplies such as pens, paper, and books.
He was inspired by the enthusiasm the students had for learning, despite their lack of resources. This experience fueled a desire to better equip these and similarly disadvantaged children with the supplies and facilities to reach their full potential.
AIA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and provides the resources needed for children in Africa to make the full use of their education and choose their own path in life. We strive to give these children the building blocks they need to succeed in the rest of their lives.
Our Mission
AIA's mission is to provide the children of Africa with a structured learning environment by rebuilding and aiding schools in need of reconstruction and supplies.
We believe that education attacks the root causes of poverty in under-developed countries. Through education, we hope to give children in Africa the opportunity to reach their full potential, lead better lives, and inspire future generations.
Meet AIA
