Education

Many girls in Kilifi do not get a chance to go to secondary school. Only 20% of girls who finish primary school go on to secondary because they can not raise the school fees needed. MTG promotes education by encouraging girls to stay in school and discussing with parents and girls the importance of an education. Girls who benefit from the leadership awards receive support towards their school fees if they are in secondary school and towards their text books, uniform etc. if they are in primary school. MTG also assists girls to access sponsorship and has an agreement with a local organisation, KESHO, which supports 4 MTG girls each year to go on to secondary school. In 2009, 50 girls received leadership awards from MTG.