I see her standing in front of a class filled elbow to elbow with Scholars, a smile on her face. The Scholars keenly listen to their Mentor, excited at having a chance to share their ideas. She has a strong, enthusiastic voice and she maintains…
How one of AfricAid’s Kisa Mentors is building a tradition of reading and writing. Einoth Justine joined the staff of AfricAid as a Kisa Mentor in July, 2018, bringing with her a passion for reading and writing. It is not uncommon for Kisa and…
Photo Credit: Chuck Kennedy for the Obama Foundation. This popular phrase has become a rallying cry for female candidates and the advancement of women’s rights as a whole. It is also the perfect description for our own Kisa Mentor and Alumna, Ellie Kaaya! …
Each lesson in a Kisa Class introduces new ideas about leadership to a group of capable young Tanzanian women. How is this important information best digested by 1,700 Kisa Scholars? It’s all a matter a taste! I like to think of the Kisa Project…
Denver, Colorado has been Ruth Krebs’ home for the past 30 years, but there is no doubt that her heart resides in Africa! And particularly with causes that empower women and girls. For nearly 10 years, Ruth has been a steadfast supporter of AfricAid, serving…
A Culture of Building Relationships Enhances Achievement of Goals “AfricAid is our partner and we have worked with them for years now. They are very supportive to us in educating our girls and bring a visibly positive impact to the community. A few of…
What could a photo of fried banana snacks, a favorite in East Africa, possibly have to do with girls’ education? Actually, in addition to education, there are other “e” words that come to mind: entrepreneurial and empowered. Read on to learn more! Outside a…
To the outside observer, AfricAid appears to be a well-oiled machine. Vans come and go everyday shuttling Kisa Project and Binti Shupavu Mentors to their classes at secondary schools spread throughout the Arusha and Kilimanjaro Regions. Large events such as Career Day, Health Symposiums, and…
In 2016, when I was a part-time Kisa Mentor with AfricAid, I met my mentee, Rebecca. I connected with her again in 2017, when I started working for the organization full-time. Like every other journey, leadership is a journey of a thousand miles. To become…
In December, 2018, six of AfricAid’s Binti Shupavu and Kisa Project Scholars, along with three of their Mentors, had an experience of a lifetime. They were among just 60 girls from Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Burundi, and Ethiopia invited to attend the 5th…