A Dynamic New Resource for Clubs 
Aunties and Mentors are gathering early next month in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, to collaborate on a powerful new resource: the GSGC Toolkit.

The Toolkit will pull together GSGC’s vast body of knowledge about what does and doesn’t work for girls and boys clubs in Southern Africa. “It is still in outline form,” said board member and volunteer project manager Bruce Klein. “The upcoming meet-up in Vic Falls will provide a lot of meat on the bones; after all,” he noted, “the Aunties and Mentors who head the clubs are the experts.”

The Toolkit will enable GSGC to more easily and consistently share its best practices with partners, and more quickly train new Aunties and Mentors. This will help everyone grow and develop their individual capabilities as they help young people develop theirs. 

When fully outfitted, the goal is for each Toolkit to have, among other things: a manual outlining expectations, lessons learned and guidelines (printed and digital); items such as pens and pencils, a small camera, books and magazines; and a tablet or small computer that can hold instructional videos, photographs and internet links. 

“This is a living resource,” Bruce said. “As GSGC continues to grow and mature, more information will be added and existing content will be updated.”
“It’s hard to convey the significance of the Toolkit being locally driven and just facilitated by us. It’s usually the other way around. I don’t know anyone else doing such work.”

- Priscilla Plummer
 
Priscilla’s Turning 60!  
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This generous, joyful and tireless world citizen turns 60 later this month. Honor her, and her work, with a contribution to the authentic, impactful nonprofit she started more than a decade ago.

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Your Donations at Work 
My name is Gloria Sikanga. I joined Believe Club in Livingstone, Zambia when I was in Grade 8. I was scared to stand in front of people.

Last September, Auntie Racheal told us GSGC would hold a competition and every girl needs to participate. I was excited. I composed a song, and Auntie Gloria helped me record it, and that's how I took part in the competition. 

On Nov. 9, Auntie Gloria, Auntie Racheal and Smokey Dube [representing GSGC] visited my home, and I received the competition’s second prize: $25 and a certificate of participation. I was very happy and very encouraged. Thank you, Believe Club. I'm confident, I love singing, and I discovered my talent. 

[and more good news!]

Early in January, I received my Grade 9 results. I got 435 points, which means I have qualified for Grade 10 at St. Mary's Secondary School. Some friends didn't qualify. I managed all this through the club meetings. At first I would get upset with the way Auntie Gloria and Auntie Racheal would monitor our results, not knowing that they were helping me. At the club, we had topics like how to pass exams and how to study when we were about to write exams. That helped me pass my exams.

I am happy because I will continue to be in the club until I finish school. 
Aunties and Mentors 2020 Vision
“For 2020, our vision is to see an increase in youths’ productivity, creativity and academic achievement as well as improvement in their relationships with their parents or guardians.” Auntie Agness , Wayi Wayi Girls club, Livingstone, Zambia

"We believe educating the boys and the girls together creates lasting change in the lives of individuals. This coming year we will be having more gatherings with the girls...debate, sports, discussions and indoor games." Mentor Prosper , Sisonke Boy Club, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

"Everyone wants to take part in this thing that we are doing, spreading the word that boys and girls, and women and men are equal, and they deserve equal opportunities. It is very important that we keep helping our kids and communities so that we can create a better world. I can imagine 5 to 10 years down the line, we will have great change." Auntie Mercy , Girls Time, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe 
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