The Mentorship Program at SEGA
The SEGA Mentorship Program has been in effect since 2011 and is one of the many reasons why SEGA is unlike any other educational institution of its kind. The Program was started by Pauline, a teacher at SEGA. She wanted to find a way to create support systems for students by helping them forge deeper connections. So she came up with the idea to start a mentor program that matched older students with new ones entering SEGA to guide them through the transition into life at their new school.
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10th Anniversary Dreams Campaign 10 Question Series - Ginny Carroll
What is a piece of advice you have for the SEGA girls?
As you search for meaning, know that the journey will not be clear. Be a good student, always look for new opportunities, take chances, and explore many subjects. While doing that, you will find what it is that makes you proud or happy or fulfilled. You will know and understand your strengths and you too will always be happy while making the world a better place for all.
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Partnerships and Sisterhood
In June, a group of eleven girls and four chaperones from Powerful Beyond Measure (PBM) visited SEGA. PBM educates and empowers underrepresented girls from the San Francisco Bay Area to become leaders in their communities.
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10th Anniversary Dreams Campaign 10 Question Series - Rocio Ortega
What is a piece of advice you have for the SEGA girls?
It’s encouraging to see girls talking highly about themselves and other girls. Often times, society wants us to talk bad about ourselves and not believe in our potential. I’m here to say that it’s awesome to see girls “brag” about themselves and how inspiring their friends are. I want to see more girls be supporting of one another and work together to achieve gender equality.
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Penn State's Unforgettable Trip
A small group of fourteen Penn State students volunteered for a trip to SEGA this spring led by Michele Kirsch whose husband is on the board. According to Mitch, the goal of the trip was to “see a place that was advancing girls’ education” and to gain a “sense of appreciation for how this is done, what some of the challenges are, and recognize that there are places in the world that could use our help.” Little did they know how much they would be truly impacted by their time at the school.
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10th Anniversary Dreams Campaign 10 Question Series - Betsy Kelder
What is a piece of advice you have for the SEGA girls?
I would give them the advice that I was given, that you can only get done the things you choose to do. So, make a commitment, decide the things that are important, and strive to do those, but you don’t have to strive to boil the ocean.
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Meet SEGA Co-Founder Blastus Mwizarubi
“As a seasoned professional with decades of experience in education in Tanzania, a teacher by profession, and a skilled program manager, Blastus commanded respect in his position as Board Chair, and helped us at all stages of developing SEGA. His passion and commitment for girls’ education shone through all administrative and governance discussions,” said Polly Dolan who co-founded SEGA in 2007, along with Blastus Mwizarubi.
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10th Anniversary Dreams Campaign 10 Question Series - Nataly Kogan
What is a piece of advice you have for the SEGA girls?
Remember that you have a lot of opportunity to do something that’s meaningful, something that will really make a difference. Opportunity doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed success; but opportunity means you get to try. So cherish any opportunity you are given to do what is meaningful to you.
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10th Anniversary Dreams Campaign 10 Question Series - Lauren Manning
What is a piece of advice you have for the SEGA girls?
It’s a common thing to say “You can’t be what you can’t see,” but I think that for the girls, it’s really important to ask for help from the people around you. Even if it may seem like a certain dream is so inaccessible, just start to ask. It’s important to feel that you aren't alone, in following your path and chasing your dream, but it is also important to know when to ask for help.
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Karibu! Open Day at SEGA
March 9th was Open Day at SEGA. Come visit the school and see what we do!
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10th Anniversary Dreams Campaign 10 Question Series - Maame Afon Yelbert-Sai
What is a piece of advice you have for the SEGA girls?
Don’t always be focused on the gloom and doom. Bloom and blossom and have fun. And take the time to know your sister. The sisterhood they get to form will go forever. Basically, what I am trying to say to SEGA girls is see people. When you start to really see people it means you are authentically about them, for them, into them and that you see them.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day!
In celebration of International Women’s Day we wanted to highlight our sponsorship program. Sponsorship allows supporters to directly connect and correspond with a student – often forming a close relationship, even from thousands of miles away. Rather than taking our word for how powerful this program can be for both students and sponsors, we’ve asked several sponsors to share their experience – keep reading to be inspired!
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10th Anniversary Dreams Campaign 10 Question Series - Kathy Cade
What is a piece of advice you have for the SEGA girls?
To NEVER give up on their dreams. They’ve made a huge investment in coming to SEGA and getting an education. Although they may hit some bumps in the road, they should never ever give up on their dreams, because they are going to be the leaders of the next generation in Tanzania.
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The True Meaning of Empowerment
The word “empower/empowerment” is everywhere. This past week alone I read it in conjunction with an AAA marketing campaign and on some advertisement for Walmart. Definitions of empower include “to promote self-actualization”. The unfortunate cultural watering-down of the term does a disservice to its genuine meaning. But at SEGA School for Girls, empowerment is happening in the realest of ways.
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10th Anniversary Dreams Campaign 10 Question Series - Stacey Keare
What is a piece of advice you have for the SEGA girls?
Be fearless. Do not worry about obstacles. Trust yourself. But also work really hard.
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Three Bright Scholars Selected for Study Abroad
Each fall SEGA selects two students to study in the United States for the month of November. This year thanks to an anonymous donation we were able to bring three wonderful young woman to America for this fun, educational opportunity. Zaituni (Tuney), Charity, and Maria are three of SEGA’s brightest Form 3 students.
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10th Anniversary Dreams Campaign Interview - Polly Dolan
We are excited for you to read an interview with Nurturing Minds and SEGA founder, Polly Dolan which was written by Aderinsola Adeniran and posted to Leading Ladies Africa’s blog.
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10th Anniversary Dreams Campaign 10 Question Series - Francesca Uriri
What piece of advice do you have for the SEGA girls?
"Don't be afraid to fail - failure teaches you many more important lessons than success can ever do. No matter what the world says or does, please be your most original and authentic self. Don't ever ever blend in; stand out. In a world of too many clones, be the original."
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