FAWE alumni chosen as GPE Global Youth Champion
Revamping Africa’s education system for the COVID-19 generation of learners
The COVID-19 pandemic is taking an enormous toll on education systems. Even though most school systems have now reopened in Africa, impromptu closures to react to new infections disrupt the academic year. Here are […]
Technical brief: Gender-responsive pedagogy for early childhood education (GRP4ECE)
Inclusive and equitable education provides all learners with the capabilities to become economically productive, develop sustainable livelihoods, contribute to peaceful societies and enhance their individual wellbeing. This technical brief describes how Gender-Responsive Pedagogy for […]
Empowering vulnerable girls in Sierra Leone
In September, FAWE Sierra Leone provided bursaries to over 50 girls under the Beautiful World Scholars (BWC) programme. The girls will be provided with free tuition fees to pursue their studies at the tertiary […]
FAWE and AU/CIEFFA document teachers’ experiences in light of Covid-19
On this year’s World Teachers’ Day, FAWE and the African Union/Centre for Girls and Women’s Education in Africa (AU/CIEFFA) collaborated in documenting African teachers’ experiences during COVID 19. This was in a bid to […]
FAWE Burundi supports implementation of the ‘Aunt’ and ‘Father’ mentorship project in schools
The high number of sexual violence and teenage pregnancies prompted schools in Burundi to return to the cultural basics in a bid to eradicate this vice. Culturally, children in Burundi were assigned a mentor […]
FAWE Uganda/Mastercard Foundation scholars creating awareness against teenage pregnancy and child abuse in the Rwenzori sub region
On 11th October, 2020, Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child under the theme “My Voice, Our Equal Future.” This year’s celebration came at a […]
Training of Rwandan scholars transitioning from Secondary school to University
FAWE Rwanda through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is set to award comprehensive scholarships to 9 scholars transitioning from high school to tertiary level at the end of 2020. Part of the award includes […]
Voiceless girl mothers: A litmus test of our commitment to gender equality in Africa
In light of the International Day of the Girl celebrations, our Executive Director, Mrs. Martha Muhwezi penned a heartfelt op-ed on the plight of the voiceless girl mothers.
The article highlights some of the challenges […]
FAWE’S 2nd International Girls Conference
FAWE will hold its 2nd International Girls Conference virtually on Wednesday 18th November 2020 from 14.00hrs EAT with a key note address from Dr. Jane Nambakire Mulemwa, Chairperson, the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). […]