Warm greetings of peace and hope.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.\u201d \u2014 John 10:10<\/em><\/p>\n This Scripture passage was one of Sr. Mary\u2019s favorite verses and became the guiding inspiration of the Centre\u2019s mission and vision: to educate and empower young women to discover the gifts and potentials that God has placed within them. Through education and compassionate accompaniment, countless young women from the pastoralist and hunter-gatherer communities have found not only opportunity, but also dignity, confidence, and hope for the future.<\/p>\n Today, we continue this mission with renewed faith and commitment as we honor the legacy of our beloved Founder and Director, Sr. Mary, who passed away on April 30, 2026. Her life was devoted to ensuring that every young woman would know her worth and have the opportunity to grow into the person God created her to be.<\/p>\n Sr. Mary believed deeply that education transforms lives. She walked closely with students and families, respecting the culture and traditions of the community. She encouraged young women to recognize their strengths, talents, and dreams. Her vision created a safe and supportive place where young women could discover their voices, build confidence, and become leaders in their families and communities.<\/p>\n Though Sr. Mary has passed on, her mission lives on in every student whose life has been touched by the Centre. The responsibility now rests in the hands of the dedicated staff, the support of the Maryknoll Sisters, partners, and compassionate friends like you who believe in the power of education and empowerment.<\/p>\n One of the greatest signs of hope is the commitment of our former students to continue Sr. Mary\u2019s legacy. Despite their own responsibilities and challenges\u2014 supporting their families, caring for their communities, and overcoming the challenges of daily life \u2014 they have chosen to give back to the Centre that once transformed their lives. Today, they serve not only as grateful alumnae, but as mentors, leaders, and role models for the next generation of young women.<\/p>\n As the Centre moves through this time of transition, your support is needed now more than ever. We are in the process of reshaping and strengthening the future of Emusoi as it continues its mission without Sr. Mary. While this transition brings challenges, it has also revealed the profound legacy she leaves behind. The accomplishments of the Centre are clearly visible in the lives of the young women who have grown into educators, professionals, mothers, leaders, and advocates within their communities.<\/p>\n Many of our students still face significant challenges \u2014 poverty, limited access to education, family hardship, and social barriers that threaten their future. Yet despite these obstacles, they carry great potential, determination, and hope. With your support, we can\u00a0continue providing educational assistance, mentorship, school supplies\u00a0and safe opportunities for these young women to thrive.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We humbly appeal for your financial support during this important time in the life of the Centre. Your generosity will help sustain programs that continue to transform lives and carry forward Sr. Mary\u2019s vision for future generations. Your support is more than a donation\u2014it is a source of hope, affirming that each young woman\u2019s dreams, voice, and future matter.<\/p>\n Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and continued partnership in this mission. May God bless you abundantly for your generosity and compassion.<\/p>\n With gratitude and hope,<\/p>\n Sr. Jareen Aquino, Ms. Teika Simango and Ms. Paulina Mesariaki\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Emusoi Center Management Committee<\/p>\n ============<\/p>\n Note:\u00a0 All donations should be sent to Maryknoll Sisters, ATTN: Leslie Mancuso, PO Box 311 #539, Maryknoll, NY 10545-0311.\u00a0 Checks should be issued in the name of \u201cMaryknoll Sisters\u201d, with \u201cEmusoi Center\u201d written on the memo line.\u00a0 Please include a note designating the gift for Emusoi Center, Arusha, Tanzania.\u00a0 You will receive an acknowledgement from Maryknoll which can be used for tax purposes.\u00a0 We will also send you a thank you from here.\u00a0 If you do not hear from us, let us know about your donation.\u00a0 It will take 2 months or so for us to get news of your donation. You can also contribute electronically; use this link: Maryknoll Sisters\/Support Emusoi<\/a>. Write \u201cEmusoi Center\/Sr. Jareen Aquino\u201d in comment\/intention field.\u00a0 If any of you would like to receive this newsletter by email, just write us at emusoicenter@gmail.com and let us know.\u00a0 Thank you!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" June 2026 Dear Friends, Warm greetings of peace and hope. \u201cI have come that you may have life, and have it to the full.\u201d \u2014 John 10:10 This Scripture passage…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-905","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/905","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=905"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/905\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":912,"href":"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/905\/revisions\/912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=905"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=905"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=905"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"\"](\"https:\/\/emusoicentre.co.tz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/DSC_0066-1024x485.jpg\")
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