AGF Peer-to-Peer Learning Program
At the African Adolescent Girl Fund (AGF), we believe that true empowerment stems from within the community. Our Peer-to-Peer Learning Program embodies this principle by encouraging our university scholarship recipients to take on mentorship roles, sharing their knowledge and experiences with peers, interns, and high school scholars.
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.