News & stories

From the field

Stories, updates, and reflections from our programs, staff, and alumni.

November 12, 2024

2024 Cohort Graduates: 850 girls, 42 schools

Our largest cohort ever finished the Adolescent Girls Program this fall — here's what we learned.

September 3, 2024

Mazuri Designs opens a second workshop

Growing demand for our African-print products means more training seats for young women.

July 21, 2024

Q&A with our Executive Director

Monica reflects on 11 years of GUIU and what's next for the movement.

May 6, 2024

Boy Champions launch in three new schools

The Boy Champions Project is expanding — and boys themselves are leading the recruitment.

March 14, 2024

How we measure what matters

A look inside our monitoring and evaluation approach and why we publish everything.

January 22, 2024

Alumni Spotlight: Precious wins scholarship

Big Sisters Network alumna Precious receives a full university scholarship.