A school break shouldn't break a future.
In Tanzania, an annual eight-month education gap exposes thousands of girls to cycles of poverty, early pregnancy and child marriage. GAP turns this waiting period into a launchpad.
Education gaps threaten bright young minds every year.
In Tanzania, an annual eight month gap between school years leaves girls vulnerable to early marriage, pregnancy, and low-wage labour. Without a structured learning environment, potential is lost.
We turn this gap into
a launchpad.
The Girls Advancement Pathway (GAP) is a six-month intensive programme equipping girls with the autonomy and skills to navigate this transition safely.
We believe one girl has the power to change the world
Her future takes shape. She gains the skills and pathways to build a future on her own terms.
Her family shifts. Her siblings stay in school and marriage is deprioritised as parents see the power of her future.
Her community believes. Neighbours see her success and invest in their daughters. Early marriage and pregnancy rates fall.
Her society thrives. Educated women lead the way, growing local economies and dismantling systemic inequality.
More than a classroom. A toolkit for life.
Our curriculum is built for transformation - a foundation of safety, solid pillars of growth and a protective canopy of support. Everything a girl needs to stand tall.
Girls' education goes beyond individual opportunity. It's one of our most effective solutions to global challenges.
Educating girls breaks intergenerational cycles of poverty. We know that educated mothers are twice as likely to send their own children to school, creating a multiplier effect that lifts entire families and communities.
Educating girls provides vital skills to the workforce, drives economic growth and boosts innovation. By 2050, Africa will have a larger workforce than China and India combined. Yet, countries lose over $1 billion annually by failing to educate girls.
Educating girls creates healthier families and communities for generations. When mothers have a secondary education, child mortality drops by 50%.
Educating girls breaks down barriers and empowers them to become leaders, decision-makers, and advocates for change. Educated women drive progress toward gender equality in their communities and beyond.
Each additional year of education reduces the risk of child marriage by 6%. Education gives girls the knowledge, confidence, and agency to make choices about their own futures.
Meet the team
GAP is delivered in partnership with Builders of Future Africa (BFA), a fourteen-year old local NGO, ensuring local expertise drives every decision.
Rhea first fell in love with Tanzania in 2022 while volunteering as an English Teacher. After witnessing the danger of education gaps for girls, she made it her mission to create a community-led solution. In the UK, Rhea works as a Grants Manager for The Dulverton Trust and is an On Purpose Fellow.
Daniel brings 8 years of experience in youth development, notably empowering 500+ individuals through the Salaam Mentoring Program. As an expert in field activity, his work is fueled by a passion for serving others.
Elisante brings 14 years of experience in youth-led development and policy advocacy, leading projects for USAID and Mastercard Foundation. He is the current Chairperson of the National Council for NGOs (NaCoNGO) in Arusha and was recognised as Nonprofit CEO of the Year (Tanzania Top 100 Executives, 2021).
Leah holds a degree in Education and has extensive experience working with teen mothers in the Maasai community. Previously a social worker, Leah is dedicated to advancing education equity for girls facing multiple barriers to schooling.
Meet the 2025-26 Cohort
We selected our girls not for their circumstances, but for their refusal to be defined by them. They share one untaught trait: determination. That's what makes our girls extraordinary.
Their reality before GAP:
- 100% face an 8-month gap in education.
- 77% rarely or sometimes go to sleep full.
- 30% have easy access to water.
- 50+% walk over 10KM to school.
Together, let's turn this gap into a bridge to a brighter future.
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Support a student
£500 transforms a girl's life - funding one place on the programme for six months, including transport, meals, supplies and learning time.
