Girls Leading Africa
Fostering a mindset and attitude geared towards value creation and service to others
Our mission & vision
Our mission is to equip girls with skills and educational support necessary for personal growth and community development through Afterschool and vocational training programs
Our vision is to be a lens that diminishes stereotypes, preparing girls to become Nation-builders.
About Girls Leading Africa
Girls Leading Africa seeks to accelerate the development of communities by providing girls and young mothers access to quality education and equipping them with vocational and interpersonal skills to take responsibility for their lives and community. We envision a world where girls in rural communities have access to opportunities, resources, and support like their urban counterparts. Girls Leading Africa believes that when a girl is educated and empowered, she grows to be a woman who is part of decision-making processes in her community- changing dynamics - silenced voices heard, healthy and educated children raised, and economies grow.
Our Programs
Girls Entrepreneurship Institute
GEI is a multi-dimensional program that provides vocational skills training to girls and young mothers in our communities, providing a sustainable pathway out of poverty and creating a platform where girls are mentored and supported.
School Enrollment Program
For girls and teenage mothers who have had to leave school, our school enrollment program offers full academic support- including tuition, books, school uniforms, access to tutors, etc.
After-School and Summer Camp Programming
Provides a haven for 60 teenage girls, including young mothers, every summer holiday, supporting each girl in believing in the power of their dreams and reaching their potential. The summer camp is geared at developing social skills, increasing independence and confidence among teenage girls, increasing resilience, and most importantly, reiterating the importance of school completion for teenage girls. Participants have the opportunity to participate in digital skills training, pastries making/baking programs, academic enrichment activities, and financial literacy classes.
Contact
Founder/Executive Director
Giftie Umo
giftieumo@gmail.com
Girls Leading Africa Ministry Email: leadinggirlsnetwork@gmail.com