Girls Retention and Transition Initiative

This project aims to advance gender equality in education in Tanzania. The project works to address the many barriers preventing girls from enjoying their right to education through local and national engagement and collaboration with government schools and communities. By addressing girls’ education which is one of the most effective approaches to challenge poverty and inequality the project works to target the root causes of poverty. Project activities include: (1) identifying and mentoring girls at risk of dropping out of school; (2) ensuring that girls can access clean safe toilets and sanitation facilities and products; (3) raising public awareness and inciting action on issues of girls’ education through multimedia campaigns; and (4) raising government accountability and action through policy dialogue.

The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) empowered girls with the skills knowledge and a voice to demand their rights to quality and safe education; (2) identified and mentored girls that are at risk of dropping out; (3) engaged boys parents and teachers to understand girls' rights and their role in ensuring that girls can realize those rights; and (4) supported community-led infrastructure to improve water and sanitation facilities for girls and ensure sustainable provision of sanitary pads.