Awatif wanted to go to school. She had big dreams. But because her parents could not afford to continue her education past primary school, they attempted to do what some families in rural, resource-constrained communities do. They tried to get her married.
Read moreUplifting Updates from Tanzania
From our original cohort of 35 girls, we are currently supporting 26. Nine have recently completed their post-secondary education. Six have jobs – working as teachers with young learners! Sada and Sesilia are looking for teaching jobs, and Safi chose to focus on marriage and family for now. Last year was difficult for all of these young women due to Covid-19 and school closures, but thankfully, most of them were able to return to their gainful employment.
Read moreEdasta -- The First Girls Ed University Student!
One of our greatest highlights for 2020 is that we are celebrating the first university student from among our scholarship recipients! Edasta completed high school this year. She performed well on her national exams and applied to two university programs. She was accepted and reported to university in November 2020!
Read moreSada and Asia Join the Ranks of Educators in Tanzania!
After completing secondary school and participating in several academic study camps, seven of the young women we support elected to pursue a certificate in Nursery School Education. In Fall 2019, they completed their studies. Between October and January, several of them have been hired as teachers in local schools!
Read moreAnd They're Off to High School
We are thrilled about the size of our newest cohort of high school students. It is the largest group of young women supported by Girls Ed to pass national exams and qualify for entrance into Form 6. Thank you so much for your support in making it possible for them to pursue post-secondary education!
Read moreTanzania for the Holidays
We had a blast in Tanzania for the holidays - celebrating our donors, visiting study camp, and sharing time as friends.
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