Our Approach to Change
When we started, we just organized and repackaged extracurricular activities to give students the appropriate skills that we felt they needed for the marketplace. This is when we started with UWEZO AWARD. Later, we learned that this methodology is globally known as challenge-based learning.
Challenge-Based Learning (CBL) is an educational approach that encourages students to engage in real-world problems, fostering deep learning and practical problem-solving skills. Unlike traditional learning methods that often focus on theoretical knowledge, CBL immerses students in hands-on experiences where they identify challenges, research and develop solutions, and present their findings.
Students acquire skills through solving a challenge, by developing micro-business projects and enterprises within their school environment from scratch. UWEZO PROGRAM is a blend of several projects that are done yearly by students. GHF assesses their projects for recognition and skills acquired
UWEZO PROGRAM
UWEZO PROGRAM is a social innovation that has gamified learning through challenge-based learning to impart students with entrepreneurial & 21st Century skills.
UWEZO AWARD
UWEZO AWARD is an innovative challenge-based learning initiative developed by Great Hope Foundation to equip secondary school students with entrepreneurship and 21st-century skills. Launched in 20 schools, the project has grown to reach over 200 schools annually. UWEZO AWARD has made a significant impact, with students, teachers, and school communities praising its role in transforming students’ mindsets towards entrepreneurship. Over 90% of participants have reported gaining valuable entrepreneurial skills, practical experience, and essential 21st-century competencies such as collaboration, communication, confidence, and critical thinking. Each year, outstanding achievers are recognized and celebrated by the Great Hope Foundation, further inspiring a culture of innovation and ambition among students.
UWEZO BONANZA
UWEZO BONANZA is a dynamic platform established by Great Hope Foundation in 2021 as a sister project to the UWEZO AWARD and part of UWEZO PROGRAM. It was created to inspire students to discover and develop their passion for the arts, particularly in schools where opportunities for artistic expression are limited, and where art was not included in the formal curriculum at the time. Through activities such as drama, singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more, UWEZO BONANZA encourages creativity, self-expression, and talent development. Each year, outstanding performers are recognized and awarded by the Great Hope Foundation, motivating them to pursue their artistic dreams.
UWEZO CLUB
UWEZO CLUB is a student-led initiative established by Great Hope Foundation in 2022 as part of the UWEZO PROGRAM. These clubs were created in partner schools to strengthen the program's sustainability at the grassroots level, inspire active student participation, and provide a platform for acquiring entrepreneurial skills and mindset. Since their inception, over 150 UWEZO CLUBS have been successfully launched, empowering young people to take initiative, collaborate, and lead within their school communities.
UWEZO KINARA
UWEZO KINARA is a newly introduced initiative under the UWEZO PROGRAM by Great Hope Foundation, designed to identify and support students who are successfully balancing their education with running micro-enterprises. The project provides targeted training and mentorship to help these young entrepreneurs thrive both academically and in their business ventures. By empowering them to succeed in both areas, UWEZO KINARA aims to cultivate role models who can inspire and lead their peers.
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