Today’s youth are very aware of the world’s really big problems, from climate change to gun violence to gender inequality. They have constructive ideas for addressing these challenges and they are making sure that their voices are heard. After all, they have a lot longer time left on this earth than many of the decision […]
It all starts with a dream.
When St. Katharine’s School gave us permission to spend time with our five African Girls Can students, we wanted to make sure to use the opportunity wisely. What could we do with them for two hours that would be a good learning experience, as well as fun and memorable? We decided to talk with them […]
Sunflower Girls!
What could be more optimistic, hopeful and cheerful than a giant sunflower reaching toward the sky? In the most lovely, unanticipated way, the sunflower became a common thread during the October visit with the African Girls Can students at St. Katherine. First, it was interesting to see that sunflowers are grown (and pressed into oil) […]
A Day to Remember!
On October 18, 2017 the founders of African Girls Can visited St. Katherine’s Secondary School in Lira and surprised our five students with a special two-hour session outside of the classroom at their school. Based on the girls’ enthusiastic reception of us, it was a wonderful surprise indeed! Alecia recounts the very special day […]
The Brick Maker’s Daughter – Patricia’s Story
This is a profile of one of African Girls Can’s students, and it is also very much the story of her father. Shake this man’s hand and you will instantly notice that it is the most hard and calloused you have ever felt. Imagine a very smart student who is often in tears and […]
Everything but the Kitchen Sink!
There are numerous hurdles for a rural Ugandan girl to overcome if she is fortunate enough to attend secondary boarding school. First, she must make it through primary school and perform well enough on a rote memorization “Primary Leaving Exam” in order to be admitted. It is not unusual for students to be older than […]
Books Widen Worlds
Christmastime means books. There is down time for reading, and on Christmas morning always a new book or two under the tree. Alecia has vivid memories of her Dad diving into a huge hardback biography or history book, completely oblivious to the commotion of family and unwrapped presents around him. The school African Girls […]
The Evolution of our Logo
It does take a village, as they say! Creating an identity for African Girls Can was an evolutionary process that included bright minds from across the globe. Logos and colors are fun to work on, and more complex than you might think! The initial logo design of “star girls” was proposed by Phoebe’s husband, Reuben […]
Join Us!
Thank you for spending time on our website! We know we are “preaching to the choir” and that you already understand and believe in the value of girls’ education. Young women like Malala are your heroes. There are countless unnamed Malalas out there, who while they may not be facing violence preventing them from attending […]
What a Difference a Year Makes!
Pictures tell a powerful story. Have a look at the “then and now” photos of our first two students, Rebecca and Nancy. What do you see? In their expressions and carriage, we see confidence and hope as they complete their first year at St. Katherine’s School in Lira, Uganda. When we first met Rebecca in […]
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