Gemma Sisia, an Australian woman who opened the School of St Jude's in Tanzania, has sat down with Sky News host Peta Credlin to discuss her struggles and her successes in establishing a free private
school in Africa. St Jude's was established to help educate some of the poorest, yet brightest children in the area - with many now on the path to become doctors and teachers. PIcture: Facebook/@schoolofstjude
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What Gemma Sisia has achieved with the SchoolOfStJude is absolutely remarkable. If any Australian schools are looking for a focus with their fund-raising, the School of St Jude will inspire students and staff.
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