Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) - May 2024

From May 6th to May 10th, 2024, HakiElimu, a prominent member of the Tanzania Education Network (TENMET), actively participated in the Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) held in Geita Municipal Council. The theme for GAWE 2024 was “Transformative Education," recognizing the critical role of education in fostering societal change and sustainable development. The event was organized by TENMET and marked a significant occasion for stakeholders in education to come together and address pressing issues affecting students' learning journey in Geita Municipal Council.

As passionate advocates for educational equality, HakiElimu showcased various publications and seized the opportunity to engage with the community by visiting several identified schools. These visits were instrumental in HakiElimu's ongoing efforts to address gender-specific educational challenges. During their school visits, HakiElimu representatives had heartfelt conversations, especially with female students, who candidly shared the barriers impeding their educational journeys.

These young girls expressed a poignant need for dormitories and special changing rooms and facilities for girls during menstruation periods. The absence of these essential resources has led to an alarming number of girls dropping out of school due to pregnancies, as they are vulnerable to temptations and rape incidents during long commutes between home and school. They earnestly called for the government and other stakeholders to provide dormitories, which would enable them to stay at school and focus on their studies in a safe and conducive environment