Archive for July 2020
Opening eyes and hearts with our University of Wollongong partnership
Since 2018, So They Can has partnered with the University of Wollongong (UOW) to bring together Teaching students from Australia and Tanzania to share practices and learn from their international peers. UOW has a strong reputation for educating quality teachers in Australia, which attracted the attention of our team at So They Can. With…
Read MoreOur female teaching graduates lead the way, securing permanent positions at Silverleaf Academy
At So They Can, we believe in the power of collaboration and know that our strategic partnerships are key to maximising our impact. That’s why last year, So They Can signed an agreement with Silverleaf Academy to support our graduates from our Mamire Teaching College into their Teacher in Training program, with the potential for permanent…
Read MoreNew fashion label, Boulevar, supports Sew Women Can through COVID-19
Last week we sat down with Tom Phillips, Founder of Boulèvar and AFL star. Boulèvar is a new brand challenging the fashion industry with products that are diverse and cultural in nature. The brand is committed to improving both the lives of customers and the sustainability of the planet and chose Sew Women Can…
Read MoreLeading the way in School Sanitation
10 years ago, a study conducted by UNICEF found that of 343 schools surveyed across 21 districts in Kenya, just a third of schools had safe water sources in their compounds and child-friendly latrines. What’s more, the research found that only 9.3% met the minimum hygiene criteria. As part of our holistic approach to…
Read MoreBrightening futures through our SolarBuddy partnership
Did you know that energy poverty plunges 1.4 billion into complete darkness every night, as they lack equal access to clean power? As a result, millions rely on primitive forms of energy like charcoal and firewood, which have a huge devastating impact on the environment, economy, health and education of millions of children. We’ve…
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