At the beginning of July, AfricAid started the process of recruiting several new Kisa Mentors from among the Kisa Alumnae who are recent university graduates. The employment opportunity was announced in the Kisa Alumnae Network Facebook group and twelve Kisa Alumnae applied. At the…
As Kisa Scholars near completion of AfricAid’s two year program, their eyes and minds are open to the possibilities around them. The hands-on experience of the 2 Day Challenge whets their appetite for creating sustainable solutions to problems in their communities. For some graduates of…
Based on the research and testing we conducted in 2016, we think we know what will help girls to stay in and finish school. The Binti Shupavu curriculum has been specifically developed to provide knowledge, skills and support to vulnerable adolescent girls so that they…
AfricAid is delighted to honor Dee and Gene Milstein, founders of Applewood Seed Company, at this year’s Art & Soul. They will be recognized at our annual fundraising gala for their unwavering commitment to empowering Tanzanian girls to reach their full potential. Applewood Seed…
As you learn about Tanzania’s educational system, it is important to keep a perspective using some general country statistics. School attendance for primary school exceeds 80% and is similar for both genders. Girls, particularly those in rural areas, start to drop out or leave school…
That means Good bye and Thank you! AfricAid has been incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Ngaire McCubben, an international and community development professional on board in Tanzania for the last three years, thanks to the Australian Volunteers for International Development program, an Australian Government…
Hajra Hamisi Kidua is a Kisa graduate who has just finished her two years of upper level high school. She is 20 years old and she went to Weruweru Girls High School in Kilimanjaro Region, where she was studying History, Kiswahili and English Language. …
The 2 Day Challenge (we refer to it as 2DC) is one of the essentials of the Kisa Project – and something that every Kisa Year Two Scholar is excited about. “It is the moment of giving back to my community that gift and privilege…
A key figure in the successful implementation of Binti Shupavu is the School Liaison. These are female teachers who volunteer to act as a key point of contact between AfricAid and the school administrations. They also attend events, make sure rooms are available and ready,…
She is lucky because she had the opportunity to get an education. School opened her mind and made her who she is today. Meet Asimwe Suedi, one of AfricAid’s Binti Shupavu Project Managers. Now 28 years of age, Asimwe grew up in a single…