To celebrate Women’s History Month in March, AfricAid shared some of our amazing staff’s favorite women-powered work, stories, and advice. In case you missed them on social media, we’ve compiled the recommendations here as well! After all, women’s history should be celebrated year-round. MARCIA…
Last week, GLAMI Mentor Nyanjugu Jackson Magina joined AfricAid for a Tupo Pamoja Live Session to speak with us about her experience as a new Mentor. A recent Kisa alumna herself, Nyanjugu shares what it’s like to switch roles from Scholar to Mentor and a…
Over the past four weeks, AfricAid has shared the stories of seven incredible women from the US and Africa who have changed the face of education as we know it, both in the past and in the present. Our community’s response and support clearly demonstrates…
Last month, Asimwe Suedi, GLAMI Director of Programs, joined AfricAid for a conversation on Instagram Live about the new class of Mentors that joined GLAMI this year to lead Kisa Project and Binti Shupavu classes throughout the 42 Partner Schools where GLAMI operates. Asimwe…
A joyful milestone step for over one thousand 2019-2021 Kisa Scholars In April and May, 2021, at 27 schools across Northern Tanzania, very special graduation ceremonies were held. Speeches, singing, dancing, and cake marked the end of two amazing and especially challenging years for…
In East Africa, there is an endearing practice in how mothers are addressed. The best way to explain is by example. Director of Programs for Girls Livelihood and Mentorship Initiative, Devotha Mlay, has two daughters, Delyth and Delyn. Depending on which child is being referred…
The 2 Day Challenge has been a key part of a Kisa Scholar’s experience almost since the program began over 10 years ago. During this capstone community service activity for the Kisa Project, the Scholars synthesize all that they have learned, putting to practical use…
“My own experience proves that women and girls can achieve more, be more, and that their educational journey should be supported, respected, and protected.” Eliakunda Kaaya, Kisa Mentor and Founder, Her Journey to School A major turning point in Ellie Kaaya’s life came…
Kisa Scholars Spread Optimism throughout their Schools The Kisa Project has marked its first decade and the extra-curricular leadership program now operates in 25 Partner Schools in the Kilimanjaro and Arusha Regions. It has been frequently observed that the presence of groups of Year…
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…