An education program aimed at girls has made headway on issues that usually push them out of school. The group HakiElimu runs this effort with government partners. Their gender expert, Nuria Mshare, spoke about it at a budget meeting for local authorities. She said the project builds better facilities for girls to learn. This includes new dormitories, toilets, and specific rooms for menstrual hygiene. Water supply systems were also installed in schools.
Mshare noted good results already. Gender needs are getting more attention in official planning and budget talks. She said collaboration with various partners made this possible. Now that funding is flowing, planned work is actually happening. The meeting itself gathered officers from districts and schools. The goal was checking yearly progress and getting feedback. Participants like Babati's Town Education Officer, Simon Mumbee, called the session useful. It measures what was accomplished versus what was promised. He said the program, which continues for several more years, is building lasting knowledge about how budgets work. Mumbee also praised HakiElimu for boosting chances for girls and strengthening the wider education system.
Mshare noted good results already. Gender needs are getting more attention in official planning and budget talks. She said collaboration with various partners made this possible. Now that funding is flowing, planned work is actually happening. The meeting itself gathered officers from districts and schools. The goal was checking yearly progress and getting feedback. Participants like Babati's Town Education Officer, Simon Mumbee, called the session useful. It measures what was accomplished versus what was promised. He said the program, which continues for several more years, is building lasting knowledge about how budgets work. Mumbee also praised HakiElimu for boosting chances for girls and strengthening the wider education system.
