What do we hope to accomplish in mentoring our Scholars? What change do we want to make? In answering these questions, my colleagues and I came up with words like developing young women with courage, confidence, resilience, self-esteem, who are goal oriented and community…
“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…
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…
My name is Martha and I am a Form Six student at Langasani Secondary School in the Killimanjaro Region of Tanzania. I have almost reached the end of high school. The combination I am studying is HGL (history, language and geography). I am also a…
Kisa means “story” in Swahili. Each Kisa Scholar has her own unique story of how she joined AfricAid’s program. Once they become Kisa Scholars, many girls open up to the Mentors about their struggles to be in school in the first place. Janeth is one…
My name is Jessica* and I am 15 years old. I am the only girl in the family of four children and am staying with both parents at Monduli near Maasaai Girls’ Secondary School. Now I am in Form One at Kipok Girl’s Secondary School…
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…
AfricAid is proud to announce that a Kisa Scholar has become student body president at her university. Let’s meet her and learn about her leadership journey. Fides Peter Zakayo was born and raised in Arusha and is the last born of nine children. She…
It all comes down to this – the final session for Kisa Year One. It is the final day for Kisa Scholars to present in front of the judges and their fellow students what they have learned during the entire first year of the Kisa…
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. …