05/08/2026
What began as a conversation about barriers to education is now becoming a reality for women and girls in Rinji.
On 30 June 2026, Fatima, one of our girl advocates from Rinji participated in a panel discussion where she shared her lived experience and highlighted the challenges limiting access to education for women and girls in her community. During the session, the Kano State Commissioner for Education publicly committed to ensuring that learning opportunities would be established within seven days.
Following this commitment, a suitable learning space was identified in Rinji and a qualified teacher was engaged to begin instructional activities. This progress demonstrates the power of advocacy, community voices, and responsive leadership in expanding access to education.
Last week, our Kano and Kaduna Representative, Sakeena El-yakub visited Rinji Madobi community as part of our regular supervision to see how learning activities were progressing. She spent time with both the learners and facilitators, observed the sessions, and experienced the learning process firsthand. It was encouraging to see learners actively participating and facilitators fully engaged in supporting their progress.
These visits help us understand what is working well and where additional support may be needed so we can continue improving learning outcomes for married adolescent girls and adolescent mothers.
Here are some highlights from our visit to Rinji.
