On March 17, 2020, schools in Tanzania closed for 3 ½ months and students were sent home. Students returned to the classroom on June 29. Girls Livelihood and Mentorship Initiative (GLAMI, formerly AfricAid TZ) is working hard to ensure the Scholars in its Kisa Project…
Kisa Alumna Florence Thomas John has been a Kisa Mentor in Moshi, Tanzania for one year as of August 1, 2020. In her first year with the organization, she led 164 Kisa Scholars through the after-school leadership program at five secondary schools in the Moshi…
And they treasure him. People describe me as hardworking, focused, determined, respectful, open minded, goal oriented, and well organized. Today I am going to reveal the secret behind all these qualities. It’s my father. Yes, my father! I learned most of my behaviors from…
On two different continents sit two similar buildings, the Kili Hub and the Posner Center for International Development. They are both unique and innovative places within their entire countries of Tanzania and the United States. These buildings are filled with passionate people working for many…
“We know education is life changing, but it is also life-saving. Education is thought of as a tool that empowers children to develop and to become successful and independent people.” Global Citizen The purpose of education is to improve your life, the lives of…
There are so many things in this life that we cannot control. But, we can control whether we respond positively. Eight weeks ago, as the coronavirus rapidly circled the globe and schools everywhere closed, GLAMI (Girls Livelihood and Mentoring Initiative, which is AfricAid’s program…
“My own experience proves that women and girls can achieve more, be more, and that their educational journey should be supported, respected, and protected.” Eliakunda Kaaya, Kisa Mentor and Founder, Her Journey to School A major turning point in Ellie Kaaya’s life came…
We let them know that we are listening! Monica Swai Across the globe, girls who are educated marry later and have smaller families. Their children are healthier and will receive a better education too. But, due to cultural norms, it may not be enough…
Even though we are sheltering inside right now, spring is still happening outside our windows. This blog is about another wonderful type of growth. Binti Shupavu is an extra-curricular life skills program taught by AfricAid’s partner, Girls Livelihood and Mentorship Initiative (GLAMI), in 22…
Among the many powerful arguments for educating girls is the GREEN one. In its 2017 report, the Brookings Institution proposed three ways that girls’ education and empowerment are linked with sustainable development and climate action. Essentially, the report said that educating girls is one…