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…
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…
One of the key ingredients that helps girls to stay in and finish school is parental support. A number of academics have noted how important parental advocacy and encouragement is, and this is something that was confirmed by our own research findings. A girl who…
In the last post about Binti Shupavu, we met one of the Mentors, Violeth, and heard her thoughts on the program. Four months into the Binti Shupavu Life Skills and Personal Leadership Course, it seems a good time to ask girls themselves about their views….