From 22nd to 27th September 2024, a regional exchange learning visit was held in Tanzania. The goal of the visit was to share practical learning about how elements of CAMFED’s youth-led mentorship Learner Guide Program* are being adapted and integrated into more government schools in Tanzania by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST).
Moses Mhike, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Zimbabwe, attending a meeting as part of the regional exchange learning visit.
The event brought together senior government officials from ministries of education in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi, including the Permanent Secretary of Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education (MoPSE) and the Deputy Permanent Secretaries from Tanzania’s MoEST and President’s Office, Regional Administration and Local Government Tanzania (PO-RALG).
Discussions underscored the vital role of close collaboration between governments, communities and schools to address challenges in education, with youth-led mentorship highlighted as a crucial element in fostering a conducive learning environment. Learner Guides have been shown to improve attendance and academic performance by providing guidance and counselling, as well as helping students develop life skills, build confidence, and overcome personal challenges.