Archive for June 2025
Meet Get RARE — a business on a mission to end child poverty through education
In today’s world, the role of business extends far beyond profit margins and targets. More than ever, companies are being called to step up and use their influence for good; improving their social footprint by supporting global development projects, uplifting communities, and becoming active players in building a better, fairer world. This isn’t just a…
Read MoreSo They Can’s schools win District Education Awards
Every year on May 1st Tanzania commemorates Workers’ Day — a special day that recognises, thanks and awards outstanding workers, including educators, who play a vital role in building up their communities and economies. This year we’re delighted to announce that So They Can’s partners won 3 of the 4 Education Awards, and we couldn’t…
Read MoreMenstrual Hygiene Day 2025: Together for a period-friendly world
On May 28, 2025, girls across our partner schools in East Africa joined the global movement for Menstrual Hygiene Day to celebrate this year’s theme: Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld. The day was filled with learning, advocacy and lifting each other up—reminding us why menstrual health matters, both for dignity and for keeping girls in school.…
Read MoreThe ripple effect when women become mentors in their villages
Women’s mentorship, whether informal or formal, is a powerful force for economic empowerment in rural Kenyan villages. It fosters shared knowledge, resources and opportunities that can uplift entire communities. ‘I have been part of the groups supported by So They Can — I have visited various groups engaging in different activities like table banking, farming…
Read MoreWriting a new future for Kenyan girls rescued from child marriage
In rural villages in Kenya, girls as young as 12 are being pulled from classrooms, robbed of their childhood, and forced into child marriage. It’s hard to believe, but 60% of girls in Baringo are at risk of female genital cutting (FGC) and child marriage.* ‘If I had the opportunity I would end early marriages…
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