Continuing my journey to to learn more about the mentoring program, I visited Kafukule Secondary School. Here is what the girls from Kafukule had to say.Elizabeth Nkhoma, a mentor as well as a form three student at Kafukule Secondary SchoolWho is the most important mentor in your life and why?Henry Mhango. He is friendly and passionate in his approaches. He brings us to the same level and when he is talking to us, one can hardly recognize that we belong to different social classes; him...
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In my journey to talk to mentors and mentees about their experiences, I was impressed to see so many girls who have been positively influenced by mentors. Here are some of their stories:Dania Phiri, a mentee at Lingadzi Primary SchoolWho is the most important mentor in your life and why?Regina Mwale. I like the way she talks and the confidence in her.What does she do?A student at Kafukule Community Day Secondary SchoolHow has the mentor changed you?I am now working hard on my education so...
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Imagine a girl who comes from a remote village where no woman has attained an academic qualification higher than Junior Certificate of Education (JCE), which is equivalent to middle school in the U.S. A village which is physically in the 21st century but psychologically in the prehistoric era; this is a village where a woman’s place is still the kitchen. What would motivate this girl to be in school, let alone conceive higher academic ambitions? Join My Village has facilitated mentorships where students from secondary...
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Some one, I am sure quite famous, once said, “The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a sharp stick called 'truth'.” As I observe class after class, I keep thinking how appropriate it is for the teachers here in Udaan. There is a team of 4 resident teachers in Udaan. Not only do they teach academic subjects, they also help girls settle in the school and work with...
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Some find mentors individually, others find it collectively. Here are some of the girls who found their mentors in their peers in the adolescent groups.VILLAGE: LalwiVaishali and JyotiBoth the girls are in class 7 and have been friends since they met in school. Just like opposites attract, these girls were drawn to each other with Vaishali being the extrovert and Jyoti, an introvert.Which quality in Vaishali do you admire the most?Jyoti: She is not scared of anyone and can stand up to anyone –in school...
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