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What is an AfricAid club?

An AfricAid club is a group of people who share a passion for making a difference in their own lives and the lives of those on the other side of the world. AfricAid clubs are about creating a meaningful and life-changing experience for all those involved.

• Relationship building and cross-cultural learning: If your club chooses to sponsor an African girl for two years of secondary education through the Kisa Project, you will have ongoing communication with her through the Kisa website along with the ability to follow her progress and growth in secondary school – a result of your support!

• Support of girls’ education in Africa: Not interested in being matched up wth a specific student? Depending on what your club’s particular interests are, you can choose many different ways to support girls’ education in Africa, ranging from raising money for our school lunch program, to supporting teacher training, to building a new classroom! Learn more about our programs and decide what the best match is for your club.

• Have fun while doing good: Your club might consider working together to sell jewelry made by Tanzanian moms, read one of AfricAid’s children’s books at a local school, give a presentation in your community, or throw a party! We encourage you to get creative!

Click here to download AfricAid’s Fundraising Tips and Ideas packet today!

Who can start an AfricAid club?

• Anyone can start an AfricAid club and adapt it to their community context. If you are a student, you can start a club within your school. If you are in a book club, you can turn it into an AfricAid club as well! Attend a church? Start a club within your religious community! Wherever and however you choose to initiate an AfricAid club, AfricAid will provide you with guidance and AfricAid materials to make it a fun, educational, and meaningful experience for all those involved!

Why start an AfricAid club?

Women in sub-Saharan Africa continue to be one of the world’s most marginalized groups. Their lack of educational opportunities or access to networks of support means they rarely have a voice in their future or the tools to create needed social change. As a result, women are often unequipped to address the many issues facing their communities and nation, including poverty, corruption, AIDS, and inadequate healthcare – despite their deep commitment to creating a better future for their children.

Breaking this cycle and empowering women to create their own future requires an education that promotes self-reliance and is coupled with mentorship, leadership training, and ongoing support.

AfricAid’s mission is to provide education to some of Africa's most promising young women and assist them in becoming leaders within their own communities. By contributing their time and resources, AfricAid clubs are building hope and ensuring that empowerment and education can truly become part of the future for the girls in Tanzania.

How will AfricAid support an AfricAid club?

AfricAid will provide initial guidance to help you get your club started, and continue to support the club with the following tools:

• Material Support – AfricAid provides three newsletters per year to its supporters, and extra copies are available to clubs for their promotional activities. Additional brochures, DVDs, program summaries and other literature is also available. AfricAid handicrafts can also be used to generate funds when appropriate.

• Web tools – AfricAid provides ideas for activities and fundraising, as well as other club tools and materials. Click here for AfricAid's Fundraising Tips and Ideas!