Gemma Sisia

Gemma Sisia
Born	November 3, 1971
Nationality	Australian
Known for	Establishing the School of St Jude
Children	4

Gemma Sisia (born Gemma Rice; born November 3, 1971) is an Australian humanitarian. She established the School of St Jude in Tanzania in 2002, which "provides free, high-quality education to over 1,800 of the poorest Tanzanian children while boarding more than 1,400 students."

Sisia was raised on a wool sheep property in Armidale, Australia. She was the only daughter of eight children. Her parents were Sue and Basil Rice. As a child, she competed in show jumping. She attended St Vincent's College. Growing up, her family heavily emphasized education.

Sisia studied biochemistry, genetics, and education at Melbourne University. At age 22, she moved to Uganda to work in a convent school. A few months later, she met Richard Sisia, a Tanzanian safari driver, in Tanzania. They later married and had four children.

In January 2002, Sisia established the School of St Jude in Tanzania. The school has expanded to about 2,000 students, over 95% of which whom "receive a free, high-quality education at the primary and secondary levels."

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