I would like to introduce my friend and colleague, Verynice African Kirumu. Verynice, who goes by Nice, is one of AfricAid’s new Kisa Mentors in the Kilmanjaro Region. Presently she mentors 178 Kisa Scholars from five high schools in the region. The second born…
When I first thought about writing a story of a Kisa Alumna, I wanted to write about one of my fellow Mentors whom I work with in the Moshi office. Most of us are Kisa alumnae. But as I was gathering my thoughts, I noticed…
How does someone develop a passion for empowering girls in Tanzanian society? For Asimwe Suedi, Binti Shupavu Project Manager, the answer lies in her life experience. While she is incredibly confident today leading her team of Mentors and speaking in front of a class of…
Kent Redding and his company, Africa Adventure Consultants, have been a loyal friend and generous supporter to AfricAid for over ten years. Their approach has been unique and multi-faceted: from donations of cash and safari trips, to sponsoring Kisa Scholars, to volunteering their time. When…
International Women’s Day is a major day of global celebration, and for AfricAid staff who work daily to empower young women, it was also a day of special significance. We celebrate and feel solidarity with women all over the world! AfricAid participated in various…
Try to imagine many lives of young people lost only because they don’t have access to the right information regarding health care. Imagine seeing a 15 year old girl dropping out of school and cutting her dreams short because of pregnancy. It is also sad…
When trying to think of a girl to interview for this story, my mind went straight to Helen (not her real name). I have mentored many Kisa Scholars, but few are as confident, bright and articulate as this young woman. Last year, Helen was awarded…
AfricAid partners with eleven secondary schools in the Kilimanjaro Region for the Kisa Project. Within those schools we have “Liaisons” who are teachers or matrons who know the Scholars very well, and who work closely with our Mentors to facilitate our work within the schools….
We have all often heard tales told to us and, at times, we have been the teller of those tales. This is one of those times. There are stories that soothe our hearts and brighten our minds, stories that equip us with knowledge and stories…
It all starts with a small idea… and some visionary young people to make it happen! Meet Lupakisyo, a Year Two Kisa Scholar from Mkuu Secondary School. While Lupakisyo, who is known as Lupa, aspires to be a doctor and is a whiz at…