Aiducatius: Giving Back
Education can change a life. Not every young person will study abroad, but all deserve access to opportunity. Aiducatius began in 2009 as a way for Educatius to contribute to long-term educational and environmental progress in The Gambia and Tanzania. Today it strengthens local schools, supports inclusive education, and contributes to forest conservation that helps reduce the carbon impact of global student travel.
The 2026 Aiducatius Creativity Internship
Ready to do something different with your creativity? Spend two weeks in The Gambia teaching, learning, and helping a community we’ve supported since 2009. It’s open to students, alumni, teachers, LCs, and host families.
Discover what the 2026 Aiducatius Internship is all about and apply.
Our projects
Saint Martin Basic Cycle School
Supporting students in rural Gambia
The Gabriella Centre
Supporting special-education teachers in Tanzania
Tree planting and forest conservation
Strengthening local communities in Tanzania
Why do we support Aiducatius?
“We believe education is for everyone.”
– Tom Ericsson
The founders of Educatius, Tom Ericsson and his partner Anna-Karin, created Aiducatius in 2009 to support access to sustainable education for students in vulnerable communities. These projects matter to our students, parents, and partners because they see the direct impact of each contribution. Every Educatius program participation helps strengthen a school in Kartong, expand inclusive learning in Tanzania, and restore local forests — small actions that grow into long-lasting change.
Our projects
Saint Martin Basic Cycle School, The Gambia
With support from Educatius students and parents around the world, Aiducatius helps students at Saint Martin Basic Cycle School in Kartong. While tuition is free, families often struggle to afford uniforms, shoes, books, and bags. Aiducatius covers these essentials to keep students in school and allow households to invest in future goals.
The Gabriella Centre, Tanzania
Gabriella Centre prepares children with disabilities for independent and community life by teaching practical skills such as making cobblestones, gardening, baking, carpentry, and caring for animals. Teachers from public schools across Tanzania train at the Centre to learn proven methods for supporting children with disabilities in their own classrooms.
Tree Planting and Conservation Projects, Biharamulo District, Tanzania
International travel creates a carbon footprint, so Aiducatius invests in forest restoration and conservation to help balance this impact. In Biharamulo District, the work focuses on re-growing natural forests, improving water sources, planting fruit trees around schools, and supplying seedlings to local families. Community members also take part in initiatives that promote cleaner environments and reduced dependence on wood fuel.
