Girls' First Initiative
the Girlchild
Girls First Initiative today.
Innovation and creativity :
We take a human-centered approach in identifying, designing, and executing our projects using digital tools. Our team use creativity to help girls and young women unlock their potential and take in information more quickly.
Partnership & Influencing
GFI work in Collaboration with a wide range of partners to
propel efficient solutions to girls issues. We shape and sustain the ecosystem that includes all relevant parties in OUR VALUES in order to accelerate positive change.
Inclusion and Teamwork
To carry out its mission, GFI ensures that all people,
regardless of age, gender, sex, disability, economic status, or
ethnicity, are fully included and can actively participate in
the organization's processes and activities.
Golden years we’ve passed!
About Us
We are Girls First Initiative
We are an NGO in Tanzania focused on championing and amplifying the voices of girls at risk of sexual Harassment. The organization seeks to ensure the right of girls are promoted through defending their right to health, education, and economic growth which are the root causes that increase the girl’s vulnerability to sexual harassment.
The initiatives ensure the realization of reproductive rights for girls and support access to a wide range of sexual and reproductive health services– including voluntary family planning, maternal health care, and comprehensive sexuality education.
Our Programs
Our Key Competence Programs.
EMPHASIS ON DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS
In response to the growing importance of digital literacy and access, we have developed a digital learning platform that expands educational opportunities for girls in…
HOLISTIC, INTEGRATED APPROACH
Our comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy that addresses education, economic empowerment, and health simultaneously ensures that girls receive well-rounded support. This holistic model allows us to address…
LOCALIZED AND CULTURALLY SENSITIVE INTERVENTIONS
Our programs are tailored to the specific needs and cultural contexts of the communities we serve. By partnering with local schools, businesses, and health clinics,…
STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
We have built strong relationships with local stakeholders, including schools, businesses, and health providers. These partnerships enable us to leverage existing resources and expertise, amplifying…
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Testimonials
We have touched many souls.
Sakina Chambulilo
I learnt to advocate for sexual and reproductive health for girls, mentorship and counseling on making healthy choices.
Alumni, Msichana Kwanza.
Violet Abdallah
Having new faces in the classroom was amazing. The learning was also incredible. The entire experience was one of a kind.
Alumni, Msichana Kwanza.
Rosemary Wakesho
The eradication of all forms of discrimination on grounds of sex are priority objectives of the international community
Alumni, Msichana Kwanza.
Everline Taabu
The facilitators are so great. I’m amazed at how well they explains everything to laypeople without losing discipline or accuracy.
Alumni, Msichana Kwanza.
Fatmah Bakari
I must say I knew very little about SRHR. After the training, I feel very confident and I now have the basic understanding of the conventions.
Alumni, Msichana Kwanza.
