THE STORIES

Today, we share with you 3 stories from TEMBO sponsored girls and updates on where they are at this time.

The stories were part of a larger project in 2019 called ‘15 Girls‘ during our 15th anniversary. These stories brought to life the issues faced by young girls in Tanzania, the people who inspired them and the girls’ determination to move beyond the challenges of forced marriage, early pregnancy or poverty.

The girls are always very keen to talk about their families, their home environment and what it means to go to school. Some laugh when they recall funny anecdotes from home while others shed a tear as they think of what their futures might have looked like without education.

Our thanks to Selina, Adela and Nyekonde.

Our Stories

Click on name or photo to read the girl’s full story.

UPDATE April 2025:

Selina graduated from secondary school in 2019 followed by a 3-year program at college in Local Government Management. Given her enthusiasm for the subject area and her strong grades, she was accepted into a Bachelor of Arts program. She is now in her first year at the University of Dodoma.

UPDATE April 2025

Today, Adela is in Form 6 (advanced level studies) and continues to do well in school. During school breaks, she goes home to stay with her grandmother and help take care of her young brothers. “I will always remember the TEMBO English Camp program. It helped me so much with my science subjects.

UPDATE April 2025:

Nyekonde graduated from secondary school in 2021 with excellent results on her Form 4 national exam. The following year, she was accepted into teacher’s college. In May 2025, Nyekonde will graduate with a teacher’s degree in home economics combined with a Form 6 certificate.