Binti Shupavu Scholars, who are adolescent girls from about age 12-16, are some of the most vulnerable members of society in Tanzania. This is the critical point where paths often diverge: some lead to continued education and empowerment while many others lead to marginalization. AfricAid…
I am Theresia Stephen, the first born of four and the only girl child in my family. I work for AfricAid as a Binti Shupavu Mentor. I became associated with the organization when I was in my Junior year of high school through AfricAid’s Kisa…
As a Binti Shupavu Mentor, I mentor girls, develop leaders and transform communities. Mentoring at AfricAid means inspiring, motivating and encouraging young girls and sometimes it means being a supportive adult presence, which many young Tanzanian girls in the educational system often lack. Building life…
Liaison is not a new word to read in most AfricAid blog posts. At the end of February, one of the blog posts was about Kisa Liaison training. Binti Shupavu Liaisons also received valuable training in early 2018. AfricAid’s two programs, the Kisa Project and…
We are pleased and proud to bring you the story of one remarkable Binti Shupavu Scholar. In Binti Shupavu Class, she is one of the most active and engaged Scholars at the school by sharing her experiences and showing curiosity in learning new things. …
“Is AfricAid planning to reach many more regions of Tanzania through its Binti Shupavu program?” New Binti Shupavu Mentors had just completed the Curriculum section of orientation when one of them, Ndiini Nasira, asked this question. Ndiini is not alone in wondering this. Anyone…
There is an air of expectation as the New Year starts for both Binti Shupavu Scholars and new Binti Shupavu Mentors. 2018 will be an exciting second year for Binti Shupavu as expansion of the program brings many new individuals with all different types of…
As 2017 comes to a close, we also conclude the first year of the pilot phase for AfricAid’s new Binti Shupavu program. It was a year of successes, as well as valuable learning, and Binti Shupavu is scaling up in 2018 by adding classes in…
The Binti Shupavu Curriculum is designed to meet secondary school girls’ needs for the four years of lower secondary school. The Binti Shupavu Mentors facilitate classes in five key curriculum areas: Internal Motivation and Personal Leadership Health and Wellness Studying Skills Developing Your Potential Strength…
A few Binti Shupavu Scholars were asked to volunteer to write down what a normal school day looks like. It was a very exciting assignment for Scholars who love to write. Many of the shared written daily routines are particularly interesting because they differ from…