The Girls Foundation of Tanzania

06/16/2026

Today we pause to honor the brave young people who came before us and celebrate those walking boldly into the future.

In 1976, thousands of Black schoolchildren in Soweto, South Africa marched to demand quality education and the right to be taught in their own languages. Armed police responded with gunfire and hundreds of children were killed. Their courage shook the world and ignited a movement that could not be silenced.

In 1991, the Organization of African Unity established June 16th as the International Day of the African Child to honor the Soweto Uprising and protect the right to education for every child in Africa.

That legacy lives in every girl who walks through our doors.

The young women of TGFT are scholars, leaders, and changemakers rising from communities across Tanzania with purpose and vision. They are not waiting to change the world. They are already doing it. 💛

To every girl in our programs: you are seen, you are celebrated, and you are the future of Africa. 🇹🇿

Visit the link in our bio to learn more and support the girls of Tanzania.

06/15/2026

Planting roots for the next generation. 🌱

One of the most beautiful moments from our recent alumnae reunion was watching these incredible women dig their hands into the earth and plant trees right here at The Girls Centre.

Every tree is a symbol of what the TGFT community stands for. Growth. Strength. A commitment to leaving things better than you found them. These trees will grow alongside the women and girls who walk through these doors for years to come.

Thank you to every alumna who showed up, gave back, and left a piece of yourself here. We are so proud of you. 🤍

06/14/2026

💧 Day 4 | Projekt Inspire STEM Workshop: Technology Class

Today, Doreen shared an inspiring recap on the WASH Chatbot, a technology tool dedicated to expanding access to Water, Sanitation & Hygiene education in our communities.

Learning how technology can be used as a force for good, our girls explored how chatbots are helping deliver critical WASH information to those who need it most. Clean water and proper sanitation are the foundation of healthy lives, and today’s session brought that mission to life through innovation.

We are proud of every young woman showing up, asking questions, and imagining a better future. 💜

06/13/2026

Swipe through for more Day 3 highlights from the Projekt Inspire STEM Workshop! 🙌

Be sure to check out the video we just posted featuring Vivian and what she learned about building an automatic hand washing machine. 🧼🚀

06/13/2026

Day 3 of Projekt Inspire STEM Workshop and the innovation just keeps coming! 🚀

Meet Vivian, who dove deep into engineering class today and learned how to build an automatic hand washing machine, a simple yet powerful solution to improve sanitation and stop the spread of germs.

The future belongs to young minds like hers who are engineering change, one idea at a time. ✨

Stay tuned for our 4th and final day of the Projekt Inspire STEM Workshop tomorrow. We wish it didn’t have to end!

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

Days 1 & 2 of the Projekt Inspire STEM Workshop are in the books.

👉 Swipe to see our girls in action — full video recaps are up on our page.

06/11/2026

There is something truly special about the women who helped shape what The Girls Centre has become, and this weekend, they came back. 🌍✨

Alumnae of The Girls Foundation of Tanzania gathered for a reunion full of dancing, shared meals, and a moment that will continue to grow. Together, they planted trees right here on the grounds they love.

The Girls Centre is a safe space, a community hub, and a library. It is a home away from home for more than 230 bright young minds. Seeing the women who have been part of this community return and give back so beautifully is a reminder that the seeds planted here never stop growing. 🌱

Thank you to every alumna who showed up, gave back, and left a piece of yourself here. We are so proud of you. 🤍

Want to support the work happening at The Girls Centre? Visit the link in our bio to learn how you can get involved or donate today.

06/11/2026

It all starts with curiosity and a measuring tape. 📏✨

Day 1 of Projekt Inspire 6-day STEM programme is underway at our Girls Centre, made possible by our incredible donors!

The girls were introduced to STEM through something practical and close to home, learning body measurements, BMI, DNA and more.🧬📐

This is what Projekt Inspire is all about: making STEM real, relevant, and exciting for every one. 🌍

Over the next six days, we will have over 120 students join us for a variety of lessons in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Stay tuned to see what our girls learn next! 💪

06/04/2026

Alumnae Spotlight: Laurine ✨

In Laurine’s words:

“During my time at the Girls Center, TGFT intentionally poured into me. I wasn’t just given academic scholarships — I was equipped with core values, perseverance, respect, and community participation. I practiced standing tall through public speaking, building unshakable confidence, and developing a deep sense of self-awareness. TGFT taught me to find my voice and understand my worth.

The Going Beyond Project took the raw leadership and confidence TGFT gave me and supercharged it with advanced, modern tools for the digital era. Because of the resilience and values instilled in me by TGFT, I am now fully equipped to train other young people in digital livelihood skills, business development, and gender-inclusive growth.

Today, as a proud TGFT alumna, I am actively applying this powerful combination of TGFT core values and Going Beyond digital expertise to champion women’s economic empowerment and sustainable community development right here in Tanzania.”

Laurine, we are so proud of you. This is exactly what TGFT is all about. Follow along as we share more alumnae stories 💫

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