This blog is intended to help people gain a greater understanding of what AfricAid’s Kisa and Binti Shupavu Scholars face when going to school. What does it take for them to get there in the first place? AfricAid staff members have contributed their views and…
What are the elements of a memorable Career Day? The gathering of all our Scholars at a place outside of school, a fun talent show with the Scholars, a sense of community with everyone wearing the same T-shirts, recognizing people’s contributions with gifts, music and…
First Binti Shupavu Group Honored with Special Ceremonies How grateful and happy you feel when you take a step forward. And, it is even better when you have people gathered to celebrate together. In Tanzania, many students mark each huge academic accomplishment such as…
When I was first hired by AfricAid, I was brimming with questions. How would I be able develop positive and supportive relationships with the Scholars I was supposed to mentor? How would I overcome all the different challenges that would emerge with my responsibilities? Along…
Kisa means “story” in Swahili. Each Kisa Scholar has her own unique story of how she joined AfricAid’s program. Once they become Kisa Scholars, many girls open up to the Mentors about their struggles to be in school in the first place. Janeth is one…
One of the key ingredients that help girls to stay in and finish school is parental support. Unfortunately, most girls in Tanzania do not have this. A number of academics have noted how important parental advocacy and encouragement is, something which was also identified in…
Michelle Obama once said, “When girls are educated, their countries become stronger and more prosperous.” Just imagine how rich all countries could be if girls were provided education equally and how women could add value to their countries’ economies by being employed or employing themselves….
Our venue on Career Day will be bigger than most local villages around here! Without a doubt, Career Day is AfricAid’s biggest day of the year – times two! At this event, Kisa Scholars get the opportunity to all come together and meet each…
As you learn about the recruitment process for Africaid’s Kisa Project, imagine the joy that a family has when they receive a newborn baby. For AfricAid, it is a time of the year when everyone is diligently working on planning and executing our recruitment…
My name is Jessica* and I am 15 years old. I am the only girl in the family of four children and am staying with both parents at Monduli near Maasaai Girls’ Secondary School. Now I am in Form One at Kipok Girl’s Secondary School…