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…
“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…
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…
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…
Twinsister Makeup is a salon owned by two Kisa Alumnae, Nengarivo Mathew and Winfrida Minja. Nengarivo, 25 years old and Winfrida, 21, both went to Enaboishu Secondary School where they became involved with the Kisa Project. They graduated in December, 2017 from the University of…
AfricAid is pleased to announce the promotion of Magdalena Leonard Kitinya to Kisa Program Manager for the Kilimanjaro Region. Her extensive background with the Kisa Project and dedication to the organization makes her ideal for this position. Her love of the Scholars and her loyalty…