How does someone develop a passion for empowering girls in Tanzanian society? For Asimwe Suedi, Binti Shupavu Project Manager, the answer lies in her life experience. While she is incredibly confident today leading her team of Mentors and speaking in front of a class of…
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…
It has been nine months now since Binti Shupavu commenced and we wondered: Have Binti Shupavu Scholars noticed any changes in themselves? Have they been able to apply what they’re learning? What and how? There are 20 Binti Shupavu Classes comprised of Year…
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…
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…