As much as the Kisa Project and Binti Shupavu Mentors work diligently to support Scholars and their families, our work would not be possible without our group of Liaisons. At each of our 40 Partner Schools in Northern Tanzania, we have dedicated individuals (typically a…
For this blog, we ask you to imagine a bridge – both literally and figuratively. There are many points on earth that cannot be crossed unless there is a bridge. We don’t have wings to fly, but we can use bridges to connect places that…
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…
It all starts in the early afternoon when you see everyone around the office busy finalizing their preparations for Kisa and Binti Shupavu classes that start around 3pm. Some Mentors have already left for far-flung schools, while others have a day where they can leave…
My name is Tumaini Mtiki and I am 19 years old. A few months ago, I finished the last year of school, which is Form Six. I am now considered a Kisa Graduate, as I have completed two years of Kisa classes. I live at…
The roads were long and dusty, and there was a glare in the afternoon light. The surroundings were beautiful. The Tanzanian traffic police were very active, stopping us a couple of times over the course of the day to check our car papers. Hours out…
Meet Patricia, a Year 1 Kisa Scholar at Mwika Secondary School. Patricia says the secrets to her daily routine are respect, discipline and being proactive, all of which are self-awareness skills she obtained from Kisa. “My daily routine seems majestic as a Kisa Scholar. I…