Solidarity for Her Education

and Empowerment

Empowering rural adolescent girls and young women in Tanzania to access education, defend their rights, and live with dignity and equality.

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Who We Are

Empowering the whole rural adolescent girl

As a girl-centered and community-driven initiative, SHEEO restores hope and carries the voices of marginalized and underrepresented adolescent girls in rural Tanzania by empowering and supporting them through education, life and practical skills development, and economic opportunities that build self-reliance, resilience, and capacity to transform their communities.

The Problems We Address

High school dropout rates and limited access to quality education

Too many girls face barriers that prevent them from completing their education. Financial pressures, family circumstances and unequal access to quality learning can lead girls to leave school early, limiting their opportunities later in life.

Early pregnancy, child marriage, and inadequate sexual and reproductive health information and services

Early pregnancy and child marriage can dramatically affect a girl’s education, health and future choices. Limited access to reliable sexual and reproductive health information and services makes it harder for girls to make informed decisions about their bodies and their futures.

Poverty and limited access to sustainable livelihood opportunities

For many young women, completing school does not automatically lead to economic independence. Limited access to skills, employment and entrepreneurship opportunities can make it difficult to build a stable and sustainable livelihood.

Gender inequality, harmful social norms and practices, and weak protection systems

Girls and young women continue to face expectations and practices that can restrict their choices, safety and opportunities. Weak protection systems can make those who experience discrimination, violence or exploitation even more vulnerable.

Limited leadership opportunities, voice, agency, and participation in decision making processes.

Girls and young women are often underrepresented in the decisions that affect their lives and communities. Without opportunities to develop confidence, leadership skills and a strong sense of agency, their ideas and perspectives can easily go unheard.

Our impact

Since 2020, SHEEO NGO Tanzania has empowered rural adolescent girls and young women through education, equality, and community-led action. Our holistic approach fosters lasting change by empowering individuals, families, and communities, ultimately advancing a Tanzania where every girl leads with confidence and lives free from discrimination and violence.

Adolescent girls and boys supported to improve sexual health, bodily autonomy, and safety.

Adolescent girls and young women trained in leadership, gender equality, and justice to fight gender-based violence.

Adolescent girls supported to stay in school through access to education and menstrual health support.

Teens and young mothers supported with vocational and entrepreneurship skills to build income and employment opportunities.

All of our impact

SHEEO is a grassroots feminist organisation that empowers rural girls and young women in Tanzania to break the cycles of inequality and claim power over their lives.

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Our Focus Areas

SHEEO’s work is structured around four interconnected pillars that address the multifaceted challenges facing rural girls and young women in Tanzania.