A remarkable movement is quietly transforming the lives of children in rural Tanzania — one voice, one family, one village at a time. So They Can’s Champion Mothers and Fathers — 116 everyday heroes trained and empowered by So They Can to protect children’s rights, prevent violence, and keep children in school. ‘So They Can… The post Champions of Change: How 116 Mothers and Fathers Are Ending Violence and Keeping Children in School appeared first on So They Can.| So They Can
On May 28, 2025, girls across our partner schools in East Africa joined the global movement for Menstrual Hygiene Day to celebrate this year’s theme: Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. The day was filled with learning, advocacy and lifting each other up—reminding us why menstrual health matters, both for dignity and for keeping girls in school.… The post Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025: Together for a period-friendly world appeared first on So They Can.| So They Can
In rural villages in Kenya, girls as young as 12 are being pulled from classrooms, robbed of their childhood, and forced into child marriage. It’s hard to believe, but 60% of girls in Baringo are at risk of female genital cutting (FGC) and child marriage.* ‘If I had the opportunity I would end early marriages… The post Writing a new future for Kenyan girls rescued from child marriage appeared first on So They Can.| So They Can
Long walking distances is one of the leading causes for students to discontinue secondary school in rural communities. 1,114 students (53% girls) attend Qash Secondary School, one of So They Can’s partner schools in Tanzania. Its remote location means that most students walk a 10 to 18-kilometre roundtrip every day. Not surprisingly, the student dropout rate… The post Removing barriers to girls’ secondary school education in Tanzania appeared first on So They Can.| So They Can