Tanzania, July 13 -- Dar es Salaam. For decades, schools have been recognised as the foundation where future leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs are shaped.

But beyond classrooms, teachers and textbooks, a growing number of education stakeholders believe another resource remains largely untapped - the alumni who passed through those institutions.

They argue that while governments and education authorities continue to play a central role in developing schools, alumni can provide additional support by using their experience, networks and resources to transform the institutions that contributed to their success.

The call gained momentum on Saturday during a reunion of Tambaza Secondary School's 1994-1996 alumni, marking 30 years sinc...