What happens to students after they graduate from SEGA? Over the course of 4+ years SEGA teaches its students academics, leadership skills, self confidence, entrepreneurial ideas,  life skills and much more, but SEGA’s support doesn’t stop at graduation; through its Career Development Program SEGA helps girls apply to and attend internships, jobs and further schooling. 

Empowering Students to Stand Up Against Violence Against Women & Girls February 14th, commonly celebrated as Valentine’s Day, has a new meaning this year. This year on February 14th women around the world will celebrate the Day of the Dance as part of a global campaign against violence against women and girls. One Billion Rising began

My Experience as an English Enrichment Program Volunteer In October, a group of dedicated teachers and volunteers visited SEGA to implement an English Immersion program to help students gain confidence and fluency in their English speaking skills. This is the thoughtful reflection from one volunteer, Hannah Wilson. Like so many of the great things in

Leadership Summit Fosters Confidence and Inspires Positive Change Earlier this winter five SEGA students were lucky enough to attend the East African Girls Leadership Summit in Nairobi. The summit brought together girls from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and donors from the US. Participants from Akili Dada, Kenya Education Fund, and Asante African also attended the summit. The

An Unforgettable Visit to SEGA I returned home to California after by trip to SEGA several weeks ago but I still find myself reviewing my photos and videos of my time at SEGA and in Tanzania time and time again. I love telling the stories of my experiences and about the unique and special people

SEGA Celebrates the Graduation of its Third Class Last weekend SEGA celebrated the graduation of its 3rd class! It was a joyous occasion attended by supportive peers, families, teachers and partners of the school. Over the course of the day there were motivational and reflective speeches, dances and skits, all commemorating the success of the Form Four

Recent Visitors Inspire Students SEGA has had the honor of welcoming a number of visitors to campus recently! Last week Richard Mabala, author of the book, “Mabala the Farmer” visited SEGA as a Role Model visit (see above photo). “Mabala the Farmer” is used in the Tanzanian English curriculum and on the Form II National

SEGA Publically Recognized for its Innovative Education and Success Nairobi, Kenya, September 2015 — Ashoka East Africa has announced that the SEGA Girls School has been chosen as a Changemaker School. Identifying Changemaker Schools is a new initiative that diligently selects, connects and supports innovative primary and secondary schools in East Africa. Changemaker Schools all exhibit a 

Educating Young Mothers Matters There are many obstacles for Tanzanian girls that keep them from going to school – reasons such as poverty, discrimination, child labor, social norms and pregnancy often stand between girls and education. SEGA helps girls get an education despite these difficulties, even if it means going against societal pressures. One way

Anne Wells, Founder and Executive Director of UNITE The World With Africa, Reports on SEGA Anne Wells is a global social entrepreneur and Founder and Executive Director of UNITE The World With Africa. This social organization connects Americans and Tanzanians to advance grassroots women’s health, education and microfinance initiatives throughout Tanzania. Anne had visited SEGA 6

SEGA’s Growth and Success As Seen Through the Eye and Words of A Photographer: Sarah Bones Being a photographer and filmmaker has given me the opportunity to tell many stories across the world and one of my favorites success stories is about the SEGA School. My friend and cousin Polly Dolan asked me to come 

Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO) Teaches Valuable Business Lessons   Earlier this week SEGA welcomed volunteers from Small Industries Development Organization (SIDO) to campus. Over the course of the next 9 days SIDO will teach SEGA’s Business Club members valuable ways to make a number of different products in order to diversify their sellable goods. The