By Rai Farrelly | Project Leader
Dear Girls Ed and Project Wezesha Supporters,
In June 2019, we had our last study camp for a while. The final cohort of Form 4 students completed another rigorous 4-week camp this summer. The main focus for this group was the upcoming national exams that they will take on October 1st, 2019. As with former cohorts, the hope is for high results on the exams so that we can see them off to Form 6 – High School!
As with previous camps, the day consisted of early starts, a review of all subject areas core to their secondary studies, hands-on practice in the science labs, evening homework and student-led seminars, and then a feast before bed.
We continue to extend our gratitude to the administrator and teachers at Kichangachui Secondary School in Ujiji who contribute their time, expertise, and space so that our students – who study in various different and often remote villages – can be together to focus, study, and depend on each other.
This month, some of our former campers are moving into the next phase of their academic adventures. Several of our Girls Education International students will be starting programs through the Vocation and Education Training Authority (VETA). They have submitted their applications for admission and will have interviews and entrance exams in the beginning of October.
We also have several students from our successful camps who started high school in July! A cohort of girls who completed study camps in June 2018 are continuing with their certificate programs to become nursery school teachers. In addition, one of our bright young women is starting her second year in a certificate program to become a nurse – way to go Adija!
Finally, a few of our ‘rock stars’ who have formerly volunteered as teachers in our study camp are completing their University studies this year. Dibeit, Tumsifu and Saidi are beginning their third year this month and will graduate next May. We couldn’t be more proud!
Our decision to launch study camps years ago was one of the best ‘growth moments’ for Girls Education International and Project Wezesha. The impact of these intensive study camps has been undeniable, resulting in higher success rates on national exams, more students going on to high school, and an increased sense of responsibility as well as hope for the future in our young scholars!
Thank you for all of your support over the years. We hope you’ll continue to support our students in the next phases of their lives by contributing to our campaign to Fund PostSecondary Education for Girls in Tanzania.
Lastly, I want to give a big heartfelt ‘Asante sana!’ to Lucas and Madaga who are at the heart of what makes everything we do successful. They manage, coordinate, and track students; they boost the energy and motivation of the campers; they foster trust among the families; they sustain engagement among the teachers; and they bring humor and kindness to all their interactions. The whole team works together like a family with great care and dedication. We are blessed to have such a great group!
With Gratitude,
Rai Farrelly
& The Girls Ed and Project Wezesha Teams
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