Mentorship Program

S4Si’s mentors: Salha Rajabu, Sophia Ngalapi, Muhaymina Omar

The S4Si Mentorship Program is projected to start in June 2010 to fulfill a need for more in-country support for our scholars and our partnership with FAWE. The objective of the mentor program is to create a better communication channel between the S4Si Executive Board, our scholars, and FAWE so we can better serve our scholars’ needs and ensure that we are providing an outstanding level of support. Our ultimate goal is to support our scholars in the best way possible so that these young women can achieve their ambitions and become leaders in their communities.

Local Zanzibari women who are passionate about women’s education serve as S4Si’s mentors. Their responsibilities are three-fold:

• Operations: Monitor scholar attendance, scholarship costs, and facilitate regular communication between S4Si and FAWE
• Scholar Interaction: Meet with scholars monthly individually and in groups, mentor scholars on important issues and future plans, and provide support for using the computer
• Enrichment: Organize enrichment activities, such as speakers, field trips, writing competitions, and computer classes

Salha Rajabu
Salha is a former secondary school teacher currently taking time off to finish her advanced teaching degree at the State University of Zanzibar. She is very passionate about women’s education and plans to be a lecturer in a university after she graduates. Salha lives in Stonetown with her husband and two children.

Sophia Ngalapi
Sophia is a freelance journalist and gender activist with more than seven years of experience in the field. She is also a well-known radio personality in Zanzibar, reporting for the morning radio program Habari za Mawio. She is a university graduate, who loves working with youth. Sophia has helped with a wide range of programs which help promote scholarship, leadership, and service for Zanzibar’s youth. Sophia is excited to become involved with S4Si’s scholars, and will undoubtedly be a great role model.

Muhaymina Omar
Muhaymina is an English teacher at Lumumba Secondary School. Even before S4Si’s Mentorship Program officially began, Muhaymina has long been an avid supporter of the S4Si scholars. Muhaymina has been recognized as one Lumumba’s leading teachers, and has had the opportunity to travel abroad to observe school systems in the U.S. and Germany. Muhaymina is a wonderful teacher, who continually strives to help all S4Si scholars succeed in all facets of their lives.