Reflections on the First Time I Read a Book End to End Malala Day is July 12. We all know and respect Malala Yousafzai for her dedication to education and women’s rights. Her passion shaped her to become confident, courageous, and a good public…
During COVID-19, everyone has had to learn new ways to keep going on with life, while taking precautions against the virus. This includes individuals, institutions, and organizations, such as Girls Livelihood and Mentorship Initiative (GLAMI, formerly AfricAid TZ). GLAMI learned that it is critical to…
What would Nelson Mandela have to say to the world on his birthday in 2020? There is the challenge of a global pandemic and the opportunity represented by people worldwide standing up for racial justice. As far as the pandemic, he would tell us not…
We let them know that we are listening! Monica Swai Across the globe, girls who are educated marry later and have smaller families. Their children are healthier and will receive a better education too. But, due to cultural norms, it may not be enough…
Among the many powerful arguments for educating girls is the GREEN one. In its 2017 report, the Brookings Institution proposed three ways that girls’ education and empowerment are linked with sustainable development and climate action. Essentially, the report said that educating girls is one…
I urge parents, teachers, and the community in general to start seeing life skills through a different lens as the world is changing fast. Devotha Mlay, Managing Director for Programs, GLAMI The World Economic Forum says that 65% of kids entering school today…