Why Climate Change Matters for Girls - Spot It and Solve It
Dates:
September 22 & 29
Time:
6 pm Tanzania/Kenya/Uganda;
5 pm Malawi/South Sudan /Rome
Format:
Zoom event
Facilitators: Phonita Kamasho & Evelyn Ndowera
Field of Study: Environmental Studies -Environmental management
Theme: Youth Action for the environment
Target Group: all AGF scholarship holders
Format: 2 Zoom Sessions (75 minutes each)
Tone: Visionary, Empowering, Thought-Provoking
Session 1: Why Climate Change Matters for Girls
Objective:
To help AGF high school girls understand how climate change directly impacts their lives and empower them to be young eco-leaders.
Session 2: Spot It and Solve It (School or home Challenge)
Objective:
To equip students with the confidence to identify small-scale environmental problems in their school and come up with youth-led solutions.
Strong Minds, Strong Girls: A Peer Conversation on Mental Well-Being
Dates:
October 6
Time:
6 pm Tanzania/Kenya/Uganda;
5 pm Malawi/South Sudan /Rome
Format:
Zoom event
Facilitators: Divine & Grace
Field of Study: Nursing
Session
This Think Hub peer-to-peer session creates a safe and supportive space for honest conversations about mental well-being. Led by AGF University students, the session brings together personal stories, shared reflections, and group discussions. Together, we will explore how to care for our minds, support one another, and build resilience as young women across Africa.
Shaping the Future – Why Education Matters and Why We Need More Teachers
Dates:
July 14, 21, 28
Time:
6 pm Tanzania/Kenya/Uganda;
5 pm Malawi/South Sudan /Rome
Format:
Zoom event
Facilitator: Debora Ishimwe Gatabazi (AGF Student Malawi); Esther Bahati (AGF Student Kenya); Yvonne Akoth (AGF Student Kenya)
Field of Study: Early Childhood Development; International studies; Theatre Nursing (perioperative theatre technology)
Target Group: all AGF scholarship holders
Course Title: Shaping the Future – Why Education Matters and Why We Need More Teachers
Format: 3 Zoom Sessions (75 minutes each)
Tone: Visionary, Empowering, Thought-Provoking
Session 1: Shaping the Future – Why Education Matters and Why We Need More Teachers
Objective: Explore how education shapes individuals and communities, and why it’s a right – not a privilege.
Session 2: The Power of Teachers – Role Models, Mentors, Nation Builders
Objective: Highlight the impact teachers have on individual futures and on Africa’s development.
Session 3: Reimagining the Future – Teaching as Leadership
Objective: Redefine teaching as a form of leadership and encourage participants to consider it as a path to impact.
You Are Not Alone – Mental Health, Growth & Resilience for Young African Women
Dates:
June 16, 23, 30
Time:
6 pm Tanzania/Kenya/Uganda; 5 pm Malawi/South Sudan /Rome
Format:
Zoom event
Facilitators: Joyce Pauline Nagel (Mukuru, Nairobi,Kenya) & Mariah Carmel Zacharia (Aquinas, Mtwara, Tanzania)
Field of Study: Education Arts (Business & Geography) & Bachelor of counselling psychology
Target Group: AGF High School Girls, Interns, and University Students
Course Title: You Are Not Alone – Mental Health, Growth & Resilience for Young African Women
Format: 3 Zoom Sessions (45 minutes each)
Tone: Honest, Supportive, Reflective
Session 1: Let’s Talk – What Mental Health Really Means for Us
Objective: Build awareness of mental health and create a safe space for honest sharing.
Session 2: Balance Is Not a Luxury – It’s Survival
Objective: Explore how to manage stress, expectations, and emotional overload.
Session 3: Becoming My Own Friend – Self-Worth and Resilience
Objective: Help others build self-compassion, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Start Where You Are – Small Steps to Big Change in Your Community
Dates:
May 5, 12, 19
Time:
6 pm Tanzania/Kenya/Uganda; 5 pm Malawi/South Sudan /Rome
Format:
Zoom event
Facilitator: Jacinta Achieng Akinyi (AGF alumna Mukuru, Kenya)
Field of Study: Sustainable Human Development
Target Group: AGF High school , Interns and University Students
Format: 3 zoom Sessions (45 minutes each)
Tone: Empowering, Practical, Engaging
Session 1: What is Social Development – and Why Do We Matter?
Objectives: Understand the basics of social development and explore personal relevance.
Session 2: From Ideas to Action – Starting Small Projects
Objectives: Learn how to move from ideas to small-scale community action.
Session 3: Your Voice, Your Impact – Empowerment through Communication
Objectives: Build confidence in using your voice for leadership and change.