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SheSafe Project - Safe housing for girls

1,500+

Girls Reached

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Safe to Sleep. Healthy to Learn. Empowered to Grow.

Infrastructure is the foundation of education. The SheSafe Project provided safe housing, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education to ensure girls can learn with dignity.

"Before SheSafe, I walked 5 kilometers to school every day. Now I live in the dormitory and have time to study. My grades have improved so much."

— Maria, 15, SheSafe Beneficiary

PROJECT COMPLETED - DECEMBER 2024

All goals achieved. 1,500+ girls now have access to safe housing and improved sanitation.

100% COMPLETE

What We Accomplished

Safe Housing

Constructed and renovated dormitory facilities providing safe sleeping quarters for girls in Bagamoyo.

Sanitation Facilities

Built modern latrines and washing areas with separate facilities for girls, ensuring privacy and dignity.

Water Access

Installed clean water points, reducing waterborne diseases and time spent fetching water.

Hygiene Education

Trained girls and staff on menstrual hygiene management and proper sanitation practices.

Success Story

From 5km Walk to Top of Her Class

Maria used to walk 5 kilometers each way to school. After moving into the SheSafe dormitory, her attendance improved from 60% to 98%, and she ranked 3rd in her class.

98% Attendance
Infrastructure Delivered
  • 2 Dormitories (120 Matress)
  • 8 Modern Latrines
  • 4 Washing Areas
  • 3 Water Tanks
  • Solar Lighting
  • Kitchen Facility

Project Achievements

Girls Reached 1,500+
Community Impact 4,500+
Total Reach 6,000+
Dormitory Matress 120
Attendance Increase +38%

Bagamoyo District

The SheSafe Project was implemented in three schools across Bagamoyo, reaching girls in the most vulnerable coastal communities.

3
Schools
1,500+
Girls

PROJECT IMPACT

Building Foundations

1,500+

Girls Reached

120

Dormitory Matress

38%

Attendance ↑

3

Schools

TRANSFORMATION

Before & After

Before renovation
BEFORE
Old Dormitory

Crowded, unsafe conditions with inadequate sanitation facilities.

After renovation
AFTER
New SheSafe Dormitory

Safe, clean, and dignified living spaces with proper sanitation and lighting.

VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY

What They Say

"The new dormitory has been life-changing for our daughter. She is safe, healthy, and her grades have improved dramatically."

J
Josephina
Parent, Bagamoyo

"The sanitation facilities have reduced illness by 40%. Girls are healthier and missing fewer school days."

M
Mama Esther
School Matron

Sustainable Impact

The SheSafe facilities are now managed by school committees and maintained by trained staff, ensuring long-term sustainability. Solar panels provide reliable lighting, and rainwater harvesting systems ensure water access year-round.

LEGACY PROJECT

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