I've learned by going where I am inspired to go.

• 114 Form 4 graduates.

• 11 Vocational school graduates in fields ranging from secretary to pipe fitter.

• 2 girls qualified to apply for University this year (have completed Forms 5 and 6).

• 3 girls in Nursing School

• 7 girls graduating from Teacher College. There is a vast shortage of teachers in Tanzania, thus this is a huge contribution.

• Dedicated 3 hostels that house over 150 girls with 4 more planned or in progress.

• Delivered the second Leadership Workshop to 20 girls.

• 320 girls attending secondary school in Tanzania and Kenya, encompassing three tribes: Maasai, Kikuyu, Wairaqw

• Vocational training for girls that are not academically able to complete secondary school in both Kenya and Tanzania

• A book project that is supplying textbooks to teachers and students in Kenya and Tanzania

• Three Education Forums held in Arusha, Tanzania to empower teachers, students and the community as a whole. Coaching was done as a catalyst for change during these Forums

• Community Service Program for the scholarship girls to contribute back to the schools in return for their education

• Partnerships: A pen pal exchange program between Africa and the United States

• A leadership program designed for the girls in Form 4 to create ways of contributing back to their respective schools and communities.

Third Education Forum:   Arusha, Tanzania 12/06

These young women are the future leaders of Africa . Please think about contributing to this incredible program by becoming a sponsor. For more information, contact Global Partners for Development at gpfd.org.
 

Mringa Secondary School
2/08
 

Irene & Fenny

Conference Workshop
Bondo, Kenya 12/06

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Hostel Opening Oldonyosambu, Tanzania 12/06