When universal access to education is a global priority, anything is achievable.
VISION
TTI Foundation envisions empowered rural communities where all children have universal access to quality education, regardless of their gender or socio-economic backgrounds.
Will you join us on this journey
and dream with us?
TTI FOUNDATION
The TTI Foundation is the heart of the organization. Our plan is to lead the development and growth of an improved education system supported by socially engaged business models that boost local economies while improving community livelihoods.
TTI BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
TTI businesses strive for long-term positive social and economic impact, while ensuring sustainable revenues for an education system that does not rely solely on external funding.
Current business sectors are: Matau Trade Center, Capital/Microfinance, Agriculture, Artisan Crafts, Eco Lodges, & Children’s Books.
What's happening now... news from Tererai Trent International Foundation
An Interview with the Author
Preorder your copy today! Click here An Interview with the Author: Dr. Tererai Trent What motivated you to write this book, The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can? After I achieved my dreams for an education, I knew I wanted to write a book that would inspire...
Interview: Educator Who Inspires Oprah
The following interview was reported on June 27th, 2014 by Neelam Chowdhary at AsiaSociety.org. Asia Society was excited to welcome Dr. Tererai Trent as a keynote speaker at the seventh annual Partnership for Global Learning Conference, running this year on June...
Making Oprah’s Gifts Count
I’ll never forget when Oprah Winfrey turned to me and said, “We are going to build a school!” This was my second time on her show, and Oprah had just named me her “all-time favorite guest” in 25 years of the show. As if that wasn’t enough, she had just informed me...The establishment of a business model will ensure long-term sustainability of TTI Foundation work, while reducing reliance on external aid.
In the Press
Dr. Trent’s passion and optimism has caught national attention. Tererai Trent was a guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show and later revealed as Oprah’s “All-Time Favorite Guest” during a May 2011 episode. Oprah’s generous donation, along with support from many others, made the dream of rebuilding the Matau Primary School in Zimbabwe a reality.
Partnerships with organizations like “Save the Children“, Zimbabwe Ministry of Education, Rural District Councils and many more, have enabled us to make strides toward our goal to provide universal access to quality education, and improve the livelihoods of the communities we serve.