Marlene Assell Scholarship Program

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

The Marlene Assell Scholarship Program is named after my late sister Marlene who shared my vision.  The inspiration for the program is born out of the fire and determination that comes from having a deep passion and commitment for something that is of value. Girl's education is that value for me. It is the one vehicle that can transform ignorance, intolerance, poverty, and hatred to create a new paradigm in a place that has little or no listening.

• 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.

Education is changing the world, one girl at at time.

Mringa Secondary School, 2/08

Mukulat Secondary School
Arusha, Tanzania East Africa 2/3/05

The program currently provides:

• 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.

Korogwe Teachers College Graduates 5/08	Leadership Vision for Tanzania
Irene & Fenny Conference Workshop Bondo, Kenya 12/06	Hostel Opening Oldonyosambu Tanzania 12/06

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