A lot has happened in the last month, and we’re excited to share some of the highlights with you today! First up was our incredible annual Sydney Dinner, which took place at the beginning of this month. Over 220 people joined us for an exceptional night of unity, celebration and impact — we raised over… The post August Newsletter: A monumental month of impact appeared first on So They Can.| So They Can
For the first time, 11 children at Chemolingot School for the Hearing Impaired have been fitted with hearing aids with So They Can's support.| So They Can
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
In today’s world, the role of business extends far beyond profit margins and targets. More than ever, companies are being called to step up and use their influence for good; improving their social footprint by supporting global development projects, uplifting communities, and becoming active players in building a better, fairer world. This isn’t just a… The post Meet Get RARE — a business on a mission to end child poverty through education appeared first on So They Can.| So They Can
Every year on May 1st Tanzania commemorates Workers’ Day — a special day that recognises, thanks and awards outstanding workers, including educators, who play a vital role in building up their communities and economies. This year we’re delighted to announce that So They Can’s partners won 3 of the 4 Education Awards, and we couldn’t… The post So They Can’s schools win District Education Awards 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
Women’s mentorship, whether informal or formal, is a powerful force for economic empowerment in rural Kenyan villages. It fosters shared knowledge, resources and opportunities that can uplift entire communities. ‘I have been part of the groups supported by So They Can — I have visited various groups engaging in different activities like table banking, farming… The post The ripple effect when women become mentors in their villages 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
Written by Emily Whitehouse, So They Can’s Partnerships Manager I went to see Mission Impossible at the weekend (no spoilers, I promise), and a mantra was repeated by IMF Agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team throughout the film – ‘We live and die in the shadows for those we hold close and for those… The post Mission possible – should your business choose to accept it 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