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Astridah Katalyeba is SEGA’s new Deputy Director. This profile highlights her past work and achievements, her history with SEGA, and her new role at the school. Astridah Chisanga Katalyeba was born and raised in Zambia. She was the first born of 13 children! Her father was a primary school teacher. Astridah attended University of Zambia
Read MoreOpen Communication with Students’ Parents Fosters Supportive Environment SEGA prides itself in creating a supportive, nurturing environments for its students. One way that SEGA helps create this environment is to communicate frequently and openly with students’ parents through semi-annual Parents Meetings. These meetings are an important time for SEGA’s administration to connect with students’ parents.
Read MoreSEGA Graduate Accepted to African Leadership Academy Several weeks ago, SEGA received exciting news. Nusura, a 2015 SEGA graduate, was accepted into the African Leadership Academy! This is a huge milestone for Nusura and SEGA as the African Leadership Academy (ALA) is one of the most prestigious programs African students can attend. Based in Johannesburg,
Read MoreA Letter from Executive Director Laura DeDominicis On my recent week-long stay on the SEGA Girls School campus I was repeatedly amazed by the myriad ways our students showed leadership and determination. While visiting the new library I found a new Form I student, organizing her ideas and plans to create a monthly SEGA newsletter
Read MoreCelebrating Our Volunteers Near & Far This week is National Volunteer Week. The theme is Celebrate Service — honoring the ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things through volunteer service, and who motivate others to follow their lead. Today we’re celebrating just a few of our change-makers: two living in the U.S., and two who work
Read MoreWhat happens to students after they graduate from SEGA? Over the course of 4+ years SEGA teaches its students academics, leadership skills, self confidence, entrepreneurial ideas, life skills and much more, but SEGA’s support doesn’t stop at graduation; through its Career Development Program SEGA helps girls apply to and attend internships, jobs and further schooling.
Read MoreBoard Member, Kendall Webb, Discusses Highlights from her Recent Trip to SEGA Kendall Webb serves on the Nurturing Mind’s board and has been largely instrumental in the development of online charitable giving. She and her daughter recently visited SEGA and had an incredible, formative experience at the school. Below are a number of highlights and
Read MoreFairview High School Club Fundraises for SEGA and Sponsors Students Fairview High School Nurturing Minds Club is a youth-led group that holds annual fundraisers to support SEGA. Here is an update from the club and their recent fundraising efforts! My name is Bryn Dessel. I am part of the teen chapter for Nurturing Minds. This
Read MoreEmpowering Students to Stand Up Against Violence Against Women & Girls February 14th, commonly celebrated as Valentine’s Day, has a new meaning this year. This year on February 14th women around the world will celebrate the Day of the Dance as part of a global campaign against violence against women and girls. One Billion Rising began
Read MoreMy Experience as an English Enrichment Program Volunteer In October, a group of dedicated teachers and volunteers visited SEGA to implement an English Immersion program to help students gain confidence and fluency in their English speaking skills. This is the thoughtful reflection from one volunteer, Hannah Wilson. Like so many of the great things in
Read MoreLeadership Summit Fosters Confidence and Inspires Positive Change Earlier this winter five SEGA students were lucky enough to attend the East African Girls Leadership Summit in Nairobi. The summit brought together girls from Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and donors from the US. Participants from Akili Dada, Kenya Education Fund, and Asante African also attended the summit. The
Read MoreForm 3 Students Visit US for Academic & Cultural Exchange For the past 5 weeks, we have been lucky enough to have 2 visiting SEGA students participating in a cultural and academic exchange in the Boston area. Jesca and Yustina are both Form 3 students who were selected by SEGA’s faculty to partake in this
Read MoreAn Unforgettable Visit to SEGA I returned home to California after by trip to SEGA several weeks ago but I still find myself reviewing my photos and videos of my time at SEGA and in Tanzania time and time again. I love telling the stories of my experiences and about the unique and special people
Read MoreSEGA Celebrates the Graduation of its Third Class Last weekend SEGA celebrated the graduation of its 3rd class! It was a joyous occasion attended by supportive peers, families, teachers and partners of the school. Over the course of the day there were motivational and reflective speeches, dances and skits, all commemorating the success of the Form Four
Read MoreRecent Visitors Inspire Students SEGA has had the honor of welcoming a number of visitors to campus recently! Last week Richard Mabala, author of the book, “Mabala the Farmer” visited SEGA as a Role Model visit (see above photo). “Mabala the Farmer” is used in the Tanzanian English curriculum and on the Form II National
Read MoreOur 6th Annual Nurturing Minds African Evening to raise critical funds for the SEGA Girls School in Tanzania is here! Join us for Sipping for SEGA, a festive evening at Mass Horticultural Society’s amazing and beautiful Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA. Set among 36 acres of maintained gardens, arrive early and explore the beautiful grounds.
Read MoreSEGA Publically Recognized for its Innovative Education and Success Nairobi, Kenya, September 2015 — Ashoka East Africa has announced that the SEGA Girls School has been chosen as a Changemaker School. Identifying Changemaker Schools is a new initiative that diligently selects, connects and supports innovative primary and secondary schools in East Africa. Changemaker Schools all exhibit a
Read MoreEducating Young Mothers Matters There are many obstacles for Tanzanian girls that keep them from going to school – reasons such as poverty, discrimination, child labor, social norms and pregnancy often stand between girls and education. SEGA helps girls get an education despite these difficulties, even if it means going against societal pressures. One way
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