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IDG 2019: What African girls have tolerated way too long

IDG 2019: What African girls have tolerated way too long

Today as we mark the International Day of the Girl under the theme “Girl Force: Unscripted and unstoppable”, I reflect on the hurdles the girl child has overcome, some of which continue to prevail […]

By Juliet Kimotho|2019-10-11T19:07:37+03:00October 11th, 2019|Categories: Featured, Kenya, Voices|

Bukomero Senior Secondary School, Uganda

Bukomero Senior Secondary School, Uganda

Established 2009

324 female students
393 male students
10 female teachers
24 male teachers

Challenges

Poverty
Rural, nomadic community

COE components

Gender-Responsive Pedagogy training for teachers
Tuseme youth empowerment programme
HIV/AIDS programme
Life skills […]

By FAWE|2017-08-17T20:41:31+03:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Centres of Excellence, Uganda|Tags: Bukomero Senior Secondary School Uganda|

Mgugu Secondary School, Tanzania

Mgugu Secondary School, Tanzania

Established 2001

26 female students
21 male students
3 female teachers
3 male teachers

2009

247 female students
50 male students
3 female teachers
7 male teachers

Challenges

Poverty
Rural, isolated community
Arid conditions
Poor community […]

By FAWE|2017-08-17T12:45:00+03:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Centres of Excellence, Tanzania|Tags: Mgugu Secondary School Tanzania|

J.J. Mungai Secondary School, Mufindi District, Tanzania

J.J. Mungai Secondary School, Mufindi District, Tanzania

Mixed secondary school

COE components

Bursaries for underprivileged
Gender-Responsive Pedagogy training for teachers
Science, Mathematics&Technology programme
Tuseme youth empowerment programme
Life skills training

Established 2004

122 female students
152 male students
1 female teacher
11 male […]

By FAWE|2017-08-17T08:41:05+03:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Centres of Excellence, Tanzania|Tags: J.J. Mungai Secondary School Mufindi District Tanzania|

Lufilyo Secondary School, Rungwe District, Tanzania

Lufilyo Secondary School, Rungwe District, Tanzania

Mixed secondary school

COE components

Bursaries for underprivileged
Gender-Responsive Pedagogy training for teachers
Science, Mathematics&Technology programme
Tuseme youth empowerment programme
Life skills training

Established 2004

122 female students
152 male students
1 female teacher
11 male […]

By FAWE|2017-08-17T08:36:48+03:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Centres of Excellence, Tanzania|Tags: Lufilyo Secondary School Rungwe District Tanzania|

FAWE Girls’ School, Gisozi, Rwanda

FAWE Girls’ School, Gisozi, Rwanda

Girls’ secondary school

COE components

Bursaries for underprivileged
Gender-Responsive Pedagogy training for teachers
Science, Mathematics&Technology programme
Tuseme youth empowerment programme
HIV/AIDS programme
Counselling

Established 1999

160 female students
10 teachers

2009

700 female students
23 male teachers

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By FAWE|2017-08-17T08:28:19+03:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Centres of Excellence, Rwanda|Tags: FAWE Girls’ School Gisozi Rwanda|

Hage G Geingob High School, Namibia

Hage G Geingob High School, Namibia

Established 2003

270 female students
221 male students
19 teachers

2009

413 female students
272 male students
23 teachers

Challenges

Poverty
Teenage pregnancy
HIV/AIDS
Illiterate parents
High drop of both boys and girls
Education quality

COE […]

By FAWE|2017-08-17T08:17:15+03:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Centres of Excellence, Namibia|Tags: Hage G Geingob High School Namibia|

AIC Girls’ Primary Kajiado, Kenya

AIC Girls’ Primary Kajiado, Kenya

Established 2000

500 female students
21 teachers

2009

550 female students
All female teachers

COE components

Bursaries for underprivileged students
Science, Mathematics&Technology programme
Tuseme youth empowerment programme
Counselling
Rescue centre for girls

Challenges

Poverty
Arid […]

By FAWE|2017-08-17T08:13:52+03:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Centres of Excellence, Kenya|Tags: AIC Girls’ Primary Kajiado Kenya|

Athwana High School, Kenya

Established 2004

60 female students
100 male students
11 teachers

2009

187 female students
190 male students
19 teachers

COE components

Bursaries for underprivileged students
Science, Mathematics&Technology programme
Tuseme youth empowerment programme
Counselling

Challenges […]

By FAWE|2017-08-17T08:10:28+03:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Centres of Excellence, Kenya|Tags: Athwana High School Kenya|

Sambang Upper Basic School, Gambia

Sambang Upper Basic School, Gambia

Established 2003

24 female students
42 male students
6 teachers

2009

70 female students
54 male students
1 female teacher
7 male teachers

Challenges

Poverty
Rural, isolated community
Cultural practices and attitudes

COE […]

By FAWE|2017-08-17T08:07:18+03:00August 17th, 2017|Categories: Centres of Excellence, Gambia|Tags: Sambang Upper Basic School Gambia|