Mentorship and Life Skills for Adolescents on the Toughest Stretch of Their Journey

The “last kilometer” is often the hardest part of the journey for adolescent girls and boys in Tanzania, we walk it with adolescents, guiding them past barriers like, Limited to no agency, social cultural norms, early marriage, gender-based violence, bullying, long distances to school, period stigma, and unaddressed mental health challenges can push students out of school before they reach their potential.

The Last Kilometer Program is our after-school mentorship and life skills club, walking with students through this critical stretch. Through personalized mentorship, self-awareness sessions, and gender-transformative safe spaces, we help adolescents build agency, stay in school, and pursue their dreams.

Program Highlights:

• Life Skills & Mentorship: Students engage weekly in practical life skills, self-awareness, guidance, and resilience-building sessions.

• Community Engagement: Parents, teachers, and local leaders are involved as allies, creating a support network that extends beyond the classroom.

• Sustainable Clubs: Our three- and four-year models address challenges like social cultural norms, period poverty, peer pressure, and gender discrimination, helping students navigate obstacles and reach their full potential.