February 15, 2022
If You Build It?
I suppose we learned from the start that just because you build a school, no matter how beautiful and child-centered it is, the vision may not ‘take hold’ overnight. That first year in 2017, the Sisters had to knock on doors and convince families to let their girls attend. Girls did come and the school…
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January 6, 2022
It Takes a Village: Guillemette
Guillemette Dejean is no stranger to the GEC community. Hailing from Brittany, France she lived with the Wadsworth family during an exchange program in high school and after she completed her Masters in International Development asked Anne to be a professional mentor to her. Knowing she was looking to expand her experiences, Anne invited…
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August 9, 2021
Meet Ramsha, GEC’s Research Intern
“In 2018, I got a chance to spend few days among the women of one of the most underprivileged areas of my country – and somehow I got stuck in that moment forever. I saw the depth of issues, the barriers, and the sparkling eyes with dreams yet no direction. Thus, women’s research and development…
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August 9, 2021
Outgoing Thoughts From Summer Volunteer, Ankita
This past summer working as an intern for GEC was truly a humbling and empowering experience. First and foremost, I am so grateful to Ms. Anne Wadsworth for being my mentor throughout my internship. Ms. Anne has always been there to walk through assignments with me, tasks aligning with the International Day of the Girl…
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August 9, 2021
It Takes a Village: Patricia
When asked if we could highlight her involvement with Girls Education Collaborative for our It Takes a Village series, Patricia Minter-Powell’s immediate response was, “Sure, I herd the cats!” While that might be true, Patricia does it with love, enthusiasm, and a keen eye on the mission. By day, Patricia is a French teacher at…
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August 9, 2021
Meet Sarah, GEC’s Research and Operations Intern
“Every girl deserves access to quality education, regardless of where she is born. I’m excited to be working with GEC because I believe their local-led, partnership approach is the most effective way to achieve a world where all girls are able to go to school.” Sarah Filippi-Field is a soon-to-be Master of Public Policy graduate at…
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August 9, 2021
Outgoing Thoughts From Summer Intern, Olivia
Going into this internship, I was unsure of what I’d learn. While I have volunteered at nonprofits in the past, I’ve never actually worked with them. I thought I knew what GEC did—I mean GEC is only about running a school in Tanzania, right? Through my work this summer, I’ve learned how that statement is…
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July 26, 2021
My Experience being a Girls Education Collaborative Volunteer
My name is Peres Justine Munanka, I am 17 years old, one of the pioneers of Kitenga Girls Secondary School and a volunteer with Girls Education Collaborative (GEC). My experience with GEC has made my time worthwhile during the wait to join in my next level of schooling and I am so thankful to God…
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July 12, 2021
It Takes a Village: Lalashe
We are so thrilled to introduce a new series we’re calling ‘It Takes a Village’. Each feature will spotlight an individual from around the globe who helps make Girls Education Collaborative the wonderful organization that it is today. To start, we are featuring Lalashe Kadogo Mollel, a trained wildlife guide, who recently started his own…
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July 1, 2021
Meet Olivia Castiglia, GEC’s Summer 2021 Intern
My name is Olivia Castiglia, and I am a rising sophomore at Bryn Mawr College where I am studying English and economics. This summer, I am looking forward to learning about the inner workings of a nonprofit. Nonprofits like Girls Education Collaborative provide the unique opportunity to both make a difference and see the impact…
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