Having worked at GLAMI for 12 years, I've seen firsthand the transformative power of their mentorship programs. The bicycle campaign is just one example of how GLAMI goes beyond traditional education support. By providing girls with the tools they need to overcome challenges and build their own agency, GLAMI empowers them to break barriers and achieve their dreams.

This impact extends far beyond the individual level. The girls who benefit from GLAMI's programs are equipped to bring positive change to their communities, creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the classroom. At GLAMI, the belief is unwavering: Girls Have Rights. Girls Are Capable. Girls Can Ignite Change. 

I was in Tanzania and visited a school a week ago.  I was so impressed attending a classroom and seeing these girls enthusiasm and participation.  Getting to this class should not be a hindrance due to distance.  Glad to help make this trip a bit easier.

Sending gratitude from the USA for all that you do to transform girls' futures, and wishing you great success with this campaign! 

We mentor secondary school girls in Tanzania to complete their education and transform their own lives and their communities.



GLAMI was formed in 2019 as a Tanzanian NGO led by Tanzanian women and a Tanzanian Board of Directors. Prior to that, we were known as AfricAid Tanzania, which was formed in 2010. 

Only 39% of girls in Tanzania go to secondary school and even less go on to university. Girls in Tanzania face barriers to education that include poverty, pregnancy, and early marriage. We are on the mission to change that, and we accomplish our mission through our two extracurricular programs : Kisa Program and Binti Shupavu. We envision a future where Tanzanian girls have equal access to high- quality educational opportunities that empower them to achieve their goals and better their communities.



Through our programs, Kisa Program and Binti Shupavu Program, we support secondary school girls in Tanzania to complete their education, develop into confident leaders, and transform their own lives and that of their communities by providing them with the skills they need to succeed and thrive.

Kisa Program is a two-year leadership course that prepares girls (approximately aged 16 - 20) in their last two years of upper secondary school to attend university and create positive social change in their communities. Kisa means “story” in Swahili and through this program, young Tanzanian girls are empowered to become the creative authors of their future stories. To date, we have mentored 6,416 Kisa Scholars across 25  partner schools in Tanzania, with 100% of graduates successfully enrolling in university.

Binti Shupavu is a four-year life skills course for lower secondary school girls (approximately aged 12 - 18) covering topics on study skills, personal leadership, health, and self-confidence to increase graduation rates for vulnerable girls. Binti Shupavu means ‘courageous daughters’ in Swahili and through this program girls build confidence, resilience and the determination to succeed no matter what. To date, we have mentored 4,729 Binti Scholars across 32 partner schools in Tanzania, with 82% of scholars graduating from lower secondary school and passing their exams. 

We partner with 50 secondary schools in Tanzania with 7 partner school overlapping with both programs, to engage girls in our two extracurricular mentoring programs and provide girls with lifeskills, leadership, entrepreneurship, and social emotional learning so they can overcome challenges, finish secondary school, and have more opportunities for further study.

When a Kisa or Binti Scholar completes the program, they have the opportunity to join our Alumni community. Through this network, we continue to engage our graduates by offering various training and support as they progress on their educational journeys. For Kisa Alumni, this support includes job readiness training, alumni gatherings, scholarship opportunities, and opportunities formed from the Kisa University clubs. Binti Program Alumni receive support through activities such as Opportunity Day, Health and Wealth Day, and scholarship opportunities. In addition to these, all alumni have access to toll-free numbers, allowing them to call and seek further support from our social workers at no cost.

We equip girls to overcome challenges and reach their full potential because educated girls create lasting positive change. The outcome is proactive, resilient, and socially responsible girls who are resilient in the face of change, secure better jobs, raise healthier families, and increase the standing of women in society.

For more information please visit www.glami.or.tz 

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In the rural areas of Morogoro, Tanzania, young girls from our Binti Shupavu Program face challenges on their journey to school. ***Binti Shupavu*** is a four-year life skills course for lower secondary school girls covering topics such as study skills, personal leadership, health, and self-confidence with the goal of increasing graduation rates for vulnerable girls in Tanzania. Many of these young girls walk over 16 kilometers each day, spending four hours to reach school and another four to return home, and these schools are the nearest compared to any other school around them. These exhausting walks hinder their ability to participate fully in their school sessions, leading to a loss of interest in school, increased dropout rates, and poor performance caused by low class attendance, making it hard for them to achieve their dreams.

GLAMI, in partnership with ABC IMPACT, has launched the **"Ride to the Future"** campaign to provide 100 bicycles to these resilient young scholars. With a bicycle, each girl can attend school on time, engage more in class, and have the energy and time to excel in their studies. Your contribution will directly impact their daily lives and their future opportunities.

- Donating **$28** provides a bicycle to the girl
- Donating **$48** Provides one bicycle, all transportation costs to deliver the bicycle, and training on basic bicycle maintenance.

**Imagine the joy of a girl who no longer has to walk hours just to learn. Imagine her potential unleashed.**

Join us in transforming their educational journey. Your donation will provide not just a bicycle, but a ride for change, hope, and a brighter future for these young girls.

**Donate today and help us pave the way to success for the Binti Scholars in Morogoro. Your support is the key to their brighter future.**

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