By Ezekiel Kassanga | Project Leader
We are delighted to celebrate a significant milestone in the lives of 22 young mothers who complete Form IV in 2026! After spending time away from school, these young women have reclaimed their right to education through Tumaini Open School’s stigma-free second-chance education programme. With dedicated teachers, a supportive learning environment, and proper preparation, they have regained their confidence, continued their secondary education, and reached this important stage of their academic journey. Their achievement demonstrates the life-changing impact of giving young mothers another opportunity to learn and build a better future.
On Friday, 9 October 2026, we celebrated their graduation in a memorable ceremony filled with joy, pride, and hope. The occasion recognized their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to their studies. Throughout their time at Tumaini Open School, these young women have demonstrated intelligence, resilience, strong moral standards, and a determination to succeed. Their achievement challenges harmful stereotypes that portray young mothers as morally irresponsible and that allowing them to return to school will negatively influence other girls. Instead, their experience demonstrates that young motherhood does not diminish a girl's intelligence, potential, or ability to succeed academically when she receives the opportunity and support she deserves. A stigma-free learning environment enables young mothers to pursue their ambitions with dignity while serving as positive role models for other girls in their communities.
These 22 graduates are now sitting for their national examinations, marking another important step toward their future aspirations: progressing to high school, joining post-secondary vocational and technical training, and other after-school pathways. Their journey sends a powerful message to other young mothers who may have lost hope: becoming a mother does not mean giving up on education or abandoning one's dreams.
This achievement would not have been possible without the support of our generous donors and well-wishers. Your contributions are helping young mothers overcome stigma, exclusion, and barriers to education. The success of these 22 girls is a powerful reminder of what your generosity can accomplish when young women are given a second chance.
As we prepare to welcome more students to Tumaini Open School in January 2027, we appeal for your continued support to extend this opportunity to other young mothers who deserve a chance to complete their education. Just €21 supports one girl for one month, while €256 provides a full year of education and care. Your gift can help another young mother return to the classroom, overcome stigma, and move closer to her dreams.
By Ezekiel Kassanga | Project Leader
By Ezekiel Kassanga | Project Leader
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