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TOTOAID.com is a project of the Harichand Education Fund, Totoaid. Totoaid is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity located in the United States of America with operations in Arusha, Tanzania, Africa.

Having been awarded for global impact coaching for charity by Sherpa Coaching, Urmila Kumar started TotoAid in 2008 with 45 orphans, all of whom have since graduated from university. She has extensively implemented behavior coaching sessions for the students of TotoAid, making a significant impact in breaking a cycle of the unknown that has been taken for granted and passed on from generation to generation.

TotoAid’s mission is to identify gifted orphaned children for high school and continuing education by helping them achieve their potential in Arusha, Tanzania. The criteria are based on behavioral coaching with a high percentage of passing grades. This is then paid back as mentors in the community. We look for summer jobs for them to experience a sense of responsibility. The board members and Urmila travel to Arusha yearly for several weeks at a time. In addition to sponsoring the students, we conduct regular classes to provide them with communication skills and motivational beliefs for a stronger future and greater hope.

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The 7 Key Sessions:

 

The 7 Key Sessions

 

 

Our curriculum consists of seven key sessions, each designed to address essential aspects of personal development and communication skills.

  1. Recognizing and Coping with Stress:– Students learn to recognize stress, its causes, and coping skills. This session is vital for students who have experienced trauma, helping them develop self-discipline and self-management.
  2. Understanding Behavior and Needs:- Students learn how behavior is an expression of unmet or met needs, equipping them to respond rather than react to behavior.
  3. Enhancing Listening Skills:- This session emphasizes the importance of listening, a fundamental skill for effective communication.
  4. Communicating During Conflict:- Students learn how to communicate effectively even in emotionally charged situations, a critical skill for building positive relationships.
  5. Conflict Resolution:- This session teaches students how to resolve conflicts peacefully, without resorting to violence.
  6. Creating a Safe Environment:- Students learn how to create a safe, respectful, loving, and accountable environment, emphasizing discipline without punishment.
  7. Dreaming Big:- The final session encourages students to dream big and provides them with steps to achieve their goals in life.
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What We Are Doing

Education
Our program is changing lives of students at the moment and growing by reaching out and educating these gifted orphans providing them with basic needs.
Entertainment
Through nurturing, and ways to better communicate so that they may have a chance to go to high school and create a stable environment for themselves.
Food
There is no facility where our gifted orphans are left behind whether it is for food or any other basic needs like Education, Shelter, or more.
Team Building
We are building a team with gifted orphans and providing them with the facilities they deserve. We at Totoaid always work as a team.
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We are proud of making a difference!

Our first two graduated orphan students who began this scholarship three years ago have graduated to be sponsored by Pharmacy and Education!

Meet Our Board Members

Mustafa Panju
Mustafa Panju is the chief executive and operator of Bush Bucks Safaris in Tanzania. He believes that everyone born in this world needs to make a difference and help others reach their highest potential through the practice of pranic Healing.
Harry Jonas
Harry Jonas has been an Assistant Administrator at Toto Aid in Tanzania for almost two years. As a former student of Harichand Education Fund, he pursued community development in college and gained valuable experience working at an empowerment center which deepened community service. Herry provides assistance by coaching to enhance academic performance. The goal is […]
Lidya Kushner
A real-world executive, Lidya has worked in a C-suite capacity in the Greater Houston area for more than 30 years. She is a founder and a change agent when it concerns creating and strengthening high-performing organizations. Lidya has been coaching corporate and non-profit executives for the last 14 years, emphasizing leadership development, team effectiveness, organizational […]
Ashok Kumar
Ashok Kumar is a real estate operator and the owner of Ashford Communities in Houston, Texas USA. He is a mentor and coaches young individuals and companies to reach their goals. He loves to travel and is passionate about making a difference in Tanzania. 
Rudy Pijnnaken
Rudy Pijnnaken is a physical therapist who has worked with stroke patients for years. He prides himself on the innovative software and latest technologies designed to maximize patient care here in Houston, Texas USA. He has brought efficiency and growth on the operations side of totoaid and he continues to expand its endeavors.
Leah Bennett
Ms. Bennett joined Westwood Holdings Group (WHG) in 2016 and is currently serving as President of Westwood Wealth Management. Ms. Bennett is the lead Portfolio Manager on a variety of investment strategies for the firm including tax-managed Select Equity, High Alpha, and an Electric Vehicle strategy. She enjoys traveling and is passionate about improving the […]
John Isingo
John Isingo is an assistant director and student guardian that takes care of day to day operations such as student reports, allowances, health care, seminars, and more.  She is very adept of students’ needs and ensures that the organization is up to date with all the requirements.
Mariam Mattan
Mariam Mattan, mother of two and Administrator of the Harichand Education Fund. I have worked with totoaid over the past 10 years. I am dedicated to helping children from Orphans and low-income families in Tanzania to complete their education. I specialize in coaching and curriculum support, collaborating closely with students and teachers to enhance academic […]
Mrs. Kumar
CEO
Mrs. Kumar is TotoAid’s founder and has been an instrumental part of its growth and success over the last decade.  She is a certified Executive Coach from Sherpa Coaching and dedicates her time to coaching and educating students.  Additionally, she is also very involved with donors and collaborates with them on expanding TotoAid’s network.