SCHOOL PROGRAM

• The School Program is an educational and interactive leadership development program designed to empower school girls between the age of 8 and 12 years, with the knowledge and skills necessary for them to become change makers. Through capacity building in life skills, girls enhance their self-esteem and confidence.The specific objectives are to: (1) Promote higher and comprehensive education for girls; (2) Equip school girls in leadership and advocacy, and engage them actively to address specific forms of gender-based violence they face at school;  (3) Create a safe space for school girls to express their opinions and propose solutions to  challenges, including stigmatization, teasing, bullying, intimidation and harassment they encounter; (3) Empower girls economically by equipping them with the needed skills to enable them generate funds for their upkeep.Essentially, the program focuses on leadership capacity development, reproductive health, personal development and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the program offers financial education and practical hands-on experience in entrepreneurship. Girls are trained on how to get more income to address financial challenges while remaining in school and setting themselves free from violence.