Lucas is the Tanzanian project manager of Project Wezesha and Girls Education International. He conducted and recorded the following conversation with Girls Education International participant Bernadeta. Then he transcribed and translated the interview from Swahili and English. To improve readability for native English speakers, it was edited by Kate, former Project Wezesha volunteer and current Girls Education International board member.
Read morePeanuts vs. Exams - Small Acts of Resistance
Peanut harvesting takes time of three months (October, November and December), during which girls education efforts suffer as they can't attend the classes. Due to girls "small" and "thin" fingers, it is preferred that the girls perform the task of searching for peanuts by digging the soil instead of boys and adults.
Read moreHongera Sana (Congratulations!) to our Students!
Spring is a time of new birth, new beginnings, fresh starts and that's exactly what many of our students are looking forward to right now. As you know, all of our Form 4 students sat for their national examinations in October. In February we got the results of their exams and found out which of them qualified to go on to high school and which would have the chance to pursue further education through the Vocation and Education Training Authority (VETA). Before the big reveal, let's take a moment to remember our journey thus far.
Read moreWelcome Back Miss Kiza!
We’re so happy to be able to support our former Project Wezesha student Kiza as she pursues her studies at a Teachers’ College!
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.
Read more'Tis the Season to Give the Gift of Education
It is December and so -- we are launching yet another academic study camp for our secondary students. We are thrilled to have all of our students come together again -- "home" in Kigoma from their respective secondary schools. Together they will board on site at Kichangachui School, reconnecting and strengthening the already tight bonds they have with one another and their camp teachers. Each day they will study on a rigorous timetable, while also having the opportunity to eat well, take time for personal reflection, and serve as mentors to one another.
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