Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania

by Girls Education International
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Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
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Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania
Increase Girls' Access to Education in Tanzania

Project Report | Oct 28, 2024
Congratulations graduates!

By Kate Schelbe | Executive Director

Lucas & Sania (left) + recent graduates
Lucas & Sania (left) + recent graduates

It is our honor to share that seven young women graduated from University in July 2024.  This incredible accomplishment is a result of the young women’s grit and determination and your generous donations. In a country where only one in 260 females are likely to reach university, these women have defied the odds. All seven graduates are the first in their families to go to university and are beacons of hope and inspiration for their families and communities. 

In Tanzania, students complete their university degrees in July. Official diplomas are awarded at a graduation ceremony held in November. In the months between, students return home to spend time with their families. During this time, many students find opportunities to gain additional experience in their fields through volunteering and paid internships. After they receive their diplomas, they begin to apply and interview for jobs. 

We’d like to highlight one of the recent graduates: Hekima, age 23. Hekima attended Mkongoro Secondary School in her home village from 2014-2019, where she enjoyed studying civics, history, geography, and languages. After high school, she attended Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) in Iringa where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a specialization to teach English and geography. 

During her teaching field placements at Busulara and Mkoloni Secondary Schools, she inspired young girls who looked up to her. She advises girls to work hard and focus on their studies so they can achieve good results. 

She was recently hired as a teacher at the Lake Tanganyika Education Center in Kigoma, founded and directed by Madaga Fadhili, the Education Director for our partner organization, Project Wezesha. She is looking forward to supporting students at this center as they focus for a year on increasing their subject knowledge to excel on national exams so they can attend top ranked high schools and eventually join the university programs of their choice. 

Hekima reports that her education helped develop the thinking skills and personality traits that will help her as she supports her family, develops as an educator, and participates in society. 

Congrats to Hekima and all of the recent graduates!

Hekima was hired by the Lake Tanganyika Education.
Hekima was hired by the Lake Tanganyika Education.

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Girls Education International

Location: Denver, CO - USA
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Project Leader:
Kate Schelbe
Boulder , CO United States

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