“People may think investing in girls is a waste of time, but no!” she said. She certainly grabbed my attention! I became eager to know more about this girl and what exactly she was trying to convey. Just a week after I learned her…
With AfricAid’s expansion to serve 6,000 secondary school girls in Tanzania in 2019, there are also many new faces in the office. A number of these new staff members have come from entirely outside of AfricAid, without having been beneficiaries of the programs themselves. We…
I see her standing in front of a class filled elbow to elbow with Scholars, a smile on her face. The Scholars keenly listen to their Mentor, excited at having a chance to share their ideas. She has a strong, enthusiastic voice and she maintains…
How one of AfricAid’s Kisa Mentors is building a tradition of reading and writing. Einoth Justine joined the staff of AfricAid as a Kisa Mentor in July, 2018, bringing with her a passion for reading and writing. It is not uncommon for Kisa and…
Photo Credit: Chuck Kennedy for the Obama Foundation. This popular phrase has become a rallying cry for female candidates and the advancement of women’s rights as a whole. It is also the perfect description for our own Kisa Mentor and Alumna, Ellie Kaaya! …
Each lesson in a Kisa Class introduces new ideas about leadership to a group of capable young Tanzanian women. How is this important information best digested by 1,700 Kisa Scholars? It’s all a matter a taste! I like to think of the Kisa Project…
Binti Shupavu Mentors have extra wide smiles of joy and pride on their faces right now. Why? 2018 Tanzanian National Exam results were released earlier in 2019. In November, Binti Shupavu Scholars sat for these exams for the first time since joining the life skills…
Denver, Colorado has been Ruth Krebs’ home for the past 30 years, but there is no doubt that her heart resides in Africa! And particularly with causes that empower women and girls. For nearly 10 years, Ruth has been a steadfast supporter of AfricAid, serving…
A Culture of Building Relationships Enhances Achievement of Goals “AfricAid is our partner and we have worked with them for years now. They are very supportive to us in educating our girls and bring a visibly positive impact to the community. A few of…
What could a photo of fried banana snacks, a favorite in East Africa, possibly have to do with girls’ education? Actually, in addition to education, there are other “e” words that come to mind: entrepreneurial and empowered. Read on to learn more! Outside a…